University of Arkansas · 2 days ago
Manager - Client Services
The University of Arkansas is a top research institution located in Fayetteville. The Manager, Client Services, will provide leadership and operational oversight for facilities management, ensuring effective communication and support for the campus community.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and operational oversight for the interface between facilities management and the campus community
Oversee the single point of entry for all work and project requests coming into Facilities Management
Manage the work control process through Facilities Management’s Service Center
Ensure requests are routed, coded, and charged in accordance with current policies
Lead our client outreach program to ensure we provide departments with value-added information on the status of work
Discuss facility support requirements for their operational needs
Oversee the campus’ building executive program to include training, communication, and management of building executive assignments
Oversee the program to distribute and maintain accountability of keys for campus
Oversee the campus outdoor reservation processes
Supervise, mentor, and train staff
Manage project timelines and budgets
Foster relationships with stakeholders across campus
Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, facilities management, operations management, or other related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of experience in customer service or a facility management organization
Experience with utilization of a computerized work order management system
Knowledge of best practices in the utilization of computerized work order management systems
Familiarity with Facility Management processes and organization
Strong customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to collaborate with other functional areas to implement process changes
Ability to understand and document workflow processes and develop job training aids
Ability to interact with customers, staff and leadership at all levels of the organization
Preferred
Supervisory experience
Experience in higher education facility operations, maintenance, or utilities
Familiarity with FAMIS, UA's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Familiarity with Workday
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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