Director of the Arkansas Union

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Closing Date:

10/22/2025

Type of Position:

Facilities Management and ServicesNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

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 the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming 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.

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Department:

Student Affairs Operations

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of the Arkansas Union provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a dynamic, student-centered facility at the University of Arkansas. This role is responsible for supervising professional and student staff, overseeing facility and event operations, leading project planning and execution, and ensuring efficient use of spaces and services. The Director also oversees budget development and resource allocation and is responsible for creating and implementing policies that promote safety, compliance, and sustainability.

As a member of divisional leadership, the Director represents the Union on campus committees and collaborates with partners such as UAPD, Facilities Management, and Emergency Management to align Union operations with institutional priorities. The Director provides leadership in long-term strategic planning, advances student engagement initiatives, and fosters a culture of service, accountability, and professional growth. This role ensures the Arkansas Union continues to be a vital hub for campus, community-building, and university-wide engagement.

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 Business, Hospitality Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least five years of experience in facilities management or a related field 

• Demonstrated experience in budget development, management, and resource allocation 

• At least five years of supervisory experience 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Hospitality Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience in event and space management 

• At least seven years of experience in student unions or related student services environments 

• At least seven or more years of supervisory experience 

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including the planning, design, and execution of new or renovated facilities 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong knowledge of human resources and supervisory management 

• Knowledge of general accounting, budgetary procedures, program planning, financial management, and emergency response protocols 

• Ability to coordinate complex operations and manage competing priorities 

• Ability to analyze and project future operational needs 

• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and prepare detailed reports 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders 

• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in dynamic and evolving situations 

Additional Information:

$90,000 - $100,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJackie Micheletto
Associate Vice Chancellor for Operations
Student Affairs
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background 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 equal 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 orientation, or pregnancy. 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:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes