Athletic Facilities Service Assistant

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Closing Date:

11/09/2026

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

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.

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Department:

Athletic Facility Security Support

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position works under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Coordinator to achieve organized and efficient weekend security check of all University of Arkansas Athletic Department facilities. This position requires the monitoring and operation of all life safety, monitoring and operation of all athletic facilities, operation and monitoring of the Avigilon camera system within the assigned facilities and surrounding areas, assisting with security requests around the Stadium or other athletic venue duties as assigned.

Employees would also have an assigned cell phone for work use/purposes and a vehicle will also be provided.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

Security checks of all athletic facilities.

Checking of internal & external locks, and doors and turning off lights for all athletic facilities.

Respond, monitor, and operate fire alarm systems serving entire athletic facilities.

Monitor and operate automated building controls serving the athletic facility complex: checking for any systems that may go into alarm and investigating them as needed, operating lighting controls, adjusting air handling units as instructed by supervisor or Digital Controls staff on site.

Monitoring and operating Avigilon cameras in all athletic facilities: this includes searching recordings and regular monitoring of different cameras throughout facilities.

Good public relations and communication skills are imperative due to the extent of interaction with the fans and staff. This position functions closely with other staff and departments to work as a team, but also requires the ability to work and make decisions independently. This will require a great amount of trustworthiness considering the access and handling of sensitive items (i.e. keys, FOB, cell phone, etc.).

Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the public.

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:

• High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security experience
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of department procedures and practices
• Ability to maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license
• Public relation skills
• Customer service skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Learning ability and skill for using and maintaining cameras, and other devices for recording, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, internal and external customers
• Ability to give directions and/or instructions in a clear, concise, and courteous manner
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and properly in accordance with Arkansas’ driving law

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Proof of Veteran Status, Resume Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Roberto Pacheco, Human Resouces Coordinator, Athletics, ropacheco@uark.edu

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 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A