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University of Arkansas

Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, us, 72702

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Closing Date 10/25/2025

Position Details Type of Position:

Residence Life

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 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.

Application Details Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department Department:

Administrative Services

Department's Website:

https://housing.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties The Assistant Director (AD) for Conference Services leads the summer conference housing operations while supervising the Coordinator for Housing and Conferences Services. The Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments partnerships with student affairs and university departments to provide an exceptional conference experience for all conference guests. The role partners with contracted off-campus apartments to promote off-campus housing options for returning, transfer and new students. The Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments will manage the off-campus apartments community website. Serves in the senior on-call duty rotation for the department. Other duties as assigned. 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 from an accredited institution of higher education

At least three years experience in Higher Education

At least two years supervision experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

At least two years of full-time, post-masters higher education experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Compensation & Benefits Salary Information:

$61,735 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required & Optional Documents 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 Recruitment Contact Information: Billy Blount

Director of Admin. Services

University Housing

bgblount@uark.edu

479-575-4687

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

Please do not send materials to the recruitment contact.

Special Instructions Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to a safe campus community. Background checks may include criminal background, sex offender registry, and other checks as 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 is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of protected status. Questions about Title IX can be directed to the 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 their first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Physical Requirements Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible Yes

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