University of Arkansas · 1 day ago
Facilities Stewardship Program Manager
The University of Arkansas is a prominent educational institution committed to research and community engagement. They are seeking a Facilities Stewardship Program Manager to oversee campus facilities data governance and condition assessments, supporting capital planning and compliance. The role involves leading the development of standardized data models and dashboards for project prioritization and planning.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
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
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
Qualification
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
Benefits
University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
Company
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational research university, providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.36MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationArkansas department of human servicesArkansas Division of Higher Education
2025-11-20Grant· $13.17M
2025-05-21Grant· $10M
2025-05-05Grant· $1M
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