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Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.
Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Extension
Department's Website:
uada.edu
The Director of Facilities Management is responsible for the various administrative and management functions related to facility planning, construction, operations, and management. This position reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture - Extension.
Job Duties:
Responsible for providing a safe work environment, including all safety matters related to the buildings, grounds and personnel. Administers the building security (camera) system and the employee ID badge system. Maintains key lock system for facilities. Coordinates with UA-Little Rock Department of Public Safety on facility security. With SAVP’s office, develops, administers and trains personnel on facility emergency procedures (fire, inclement weather, etc.).
Monitors and maintains all utilities and building systems. Identifies and completes building repairs. Performs or procures preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment. Responsible for reporting and handling Property and Casualty issues and disposal of Extension equipment through the Arkansas Office of Marketing and Redistribution (DFA).
Prepares and manages budgets for Facilities Management operations. Purchases material and supplies for facility. Also monitors and analyzes utilities and other facilities maintenance costs and makes recommendations for improvement. Estimates repair costs and prepares capital budgets. Provides support for Administrators. Works with Administration on special projects.
Responsible for supervising all building janitorial services and grounds maintenance. Supervises front desk/switchboard operations and scheduling and billing of educational classrooms and auditorium. Monitors the vending area.
Operates motor pool for Cooperative Extension faculty and staff. Manages fleet gas cards and vehicle maintenance records.
Supervises shipping/receiving and warehouse operations. Supports office moves and relocations. Assembles furniture. Oversees the Postal Center and processing of incoming and outgoing mail. Processes FedEx and UPS package transfers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a facilities management related field, or equivalent professional certifications, or at least five (5) years of maintenance related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to speak and write clearly.
Ability to manage staff.
Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
Physical and mental ability to effectively perform duties and responsibilities related to the job, which may include long and irregular hours of work.
Additional Information:
For technical assistance with the application process, please contact humanresources@uada.edu or call 501-671-2219.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
Please attach a copy of relevant license or certificate.
Recruitment Contact Information:
John D. Anderson, Senior Associate VP for Agriculture - Extension, jda042@uada.edu, 479-305-9494
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.
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.Required checks are identified in the position listing.A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
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. 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.
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The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is the state’s premier research agency for agriculture, food and natural resources. We are the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, one of the 20 institutions in the University of Arkansas System.
Agricultural producers and processors look to the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station for research-proven technology. Through site-specific research under local conditions, we help Arkansans in the food and fiber sector adopt new practices that are appropriate for their circumstances. We also conduct extensive research on environmental and quality of life issues and count Arkansas families and communities among our stakeholders.
Our mission is to conduct research and achieve scientific discoveries that benefit Arkansas citizens, expand agricultural sustainability and profitability, promote environmental stewardship, strengthen local and state economies and ensure safe and nutritious food supply.