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Assistant Director of Facilities and Risk Management

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 08, 2025
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Closing Date: 03/25/2025 Type of Position:Facilities Management and Services Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Facility Operations Department's Website: urec.uark.edu Summary of Job Duties:The Assistant Director directly oversees the management of theHPER Building, including the UREC Natatorium, and departmental risk management and safety. Staff responsibilities include one full-time staff member, and directly and indirectly supervise approximately 60+ student staff members in part-time positions. This position also includes reservation management for the UREC Natatorium. Additional responsibilities include the creation, enforcement, and execution of facility and aquatic policies and procedures, programming, maintenance, risk management, and Red Cross administration. The Assistant Director is responsible for the overall management of the HPER Building, including the UREC Natatorium, and oversees departmental risk management and safety protocols. This position supervises one full-time staff member and directly or indirectly manages over 60 part-time student staff members. Additional duties include managing reservations for the UREC Natatorium, as well as developing, implementing, and enforcing facility and aquatic policies and procedures. The role oversees programming, facility maintenance, risk management, and the administration of Red Cross certifications and standards. Responsibilities: Facility Operations: Direct the financial, operating, and personnel procedures for the HPER Building, including the UREC Natatorium. Develop, directly supervise, and evaluate over 30 student staff in part-time positions. Duties include the development and management of budgets, operating policies, and scheduling protocols, long range planning, compliance with maintenance and preventative maintenance guidelines, and capital equipment purchases. This position will manage pool chemistry and operational systems. Develop policies and procedures for the fitness centers spaces within the HPER Building. Oversee and monitor all annual expenses for the Recreation Facility and Pool Operations budgets including payroll, expenditures, and maintenance. Risk Management: Direct a comprehensive risk management program for the department including the administration of all Red Cross programming and Authorized Provider status regarding CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding. Additionally, this position will manage the participation records for activity, semester, and annual reporting. This position will also ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational codes and standards. Administration: Develop, supervise, and evaluate the Coordinator of Facilities and Risk Management. Create and implement short- and long-term goals in risk management, learning outcomes, strategic planning, objectives and key results, and other departmental initiatives. Assess program and curriculum, adhere to state, city, and NIRSA guidelines, and maintain departmental compliance. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sports Management, Higher Education, Parks and Recreation, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education At least two years of facility or aquatic management experience Experience managing part-time employees Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Higher Education, Recreation, and Sports Management, or a related field Experience in the campus recreation setting Certified Scuba Diver Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, or Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of facility operations Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to pools and facilities Knowledge of aquatic programming Knowledge of risk management procedures Ability to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Ability to obtain Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification Ability to articulate a foundational understanding of social justice and inclusion within the context of higher education Ability to create environments that foster equitable participation of all groups while seeking to address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege, and power Has a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the larger global context Additional Information: Salary Information: $56,123 (Commensurate with education and experience) Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Erin Marks Assistant Director of Facilities & Risk Management ebraxton@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Crouching, Grasping, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing Occasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Crawling, Driving, Feeling, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps Benefits Eligible:Yes