Facilities Stewardship Program Manager

Summary Of Job Duties

The Facilities Stewardship Program Manager provides governance of campus facilities data and condition assessments to support capital planning, risk analysis, and institutional priorities. This role oversees the evaluation and documentation of higher education spaces and facilities, focusing on physical condition, functionality, and regulatory compliance. The program manager ensures accurate, actionable data through audits, surveys, and integrated reporting. Responsibilities include leading the development of standardized data models and dashboards that inform project scoping, prioritization, and long-term capital planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture/Design, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or closely related field
  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
  Experience in 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
  Experience with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Preferred Qualifications: 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
  Certifications such as Microsoft Data Analytics, Project Management Professional (PMP)
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office scripting and expertise with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for Power BI data modeling, measures, and performance‑optimized calculations
  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
  Experience collaborating with research stakeholders and mapping lab function to NACUBO categories

Additional Information

• Salary Information: $67,909 - $76,397; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents To Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

Recruitment Contact Information

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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

Benefits Eligible: Yes