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University of Arkansas · 8 hours ago

Facilities Stewardship Program Manager

Fayetteville, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $76K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a leading research institution dedicated to education and outreach. The Facilities Stewardship Program Manager provides governance of campus facilities data and condition assessments to support capital planning and institutional priorities, ensuring accurate data through audits and integrated reporting.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides governance of campus facilities data and condition assessments to support capital planning, risk analysis, and institutional priorities

Oversees the evaluation and documentation of higher education spaces and facilities, focusing on physical condition, functionality, and regulatory compliance

Ensures accurate, actionable data through audits, surveys, and integrated reporting

Leads the development of standardized data models and dashboards that inform project scoping, prioritization, and long-term capital planning

Maintains regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance as an essential job duty

Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

Facilities ManagementData AnalysisCapital PlanningBlueprint InterpretationData Strategy DevelopmentProject Management ProfessionalAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture/Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or closely related field

Experience in facilities/space analytics; implementation of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) criteria, and performance of site audits in support of capital planning

At least three years of experience in facilities assessment, space audits, campus planning, or higher education space data collection

Experience interpreting blueprints and floor plans

Working knowledge of Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) space typologies, and National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) functional categories

Experience developing data strategies or implementing database solutions; building repeatable, standards-based reports/dashboards

Documented team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

Certifications such as Microsoft Data Analytics, Project Management Professional (PMP)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office scripting and expertise with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for Power BI data modeling, measures, and performance-optimized calculations

Documented experience performing benefit–cost analysis (BCA), life-cycle costing (LCC), net present value (NPV) modeling, and risk-adjusted capital prioritization for facilities or infrastructure portfolios

Request for proposals (RFP) authorship and experience coordinating consultant work

Experience collaborating with research stakeholders and mapping lab function to NACUBO categories

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Proof of Veteran Status