Director of Space Management
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations 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 nations 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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Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Director of Space Management is responsible for the strategic planning analysis allocation and optimization of all university-owned and leased space. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the effective use of academic research administrative and auxiliary space in alignment with the campus space management program and institutional goals priorities and long-term growth objectives. Working collaboratively with academic research auxiliary and administrative units the Director of Space Management leads efforts to assess space needs manage space inventory systems and develop data-driven recommendations for current and future space utilization.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of the universitys space management strategy in alignment with institutional priorities enrollment plans and research growth.
Serve as primary liaison for space-related issues and act as advisor to the Campus Executive and Advisory Space Committees.
Prepare reports presentations and other requested space information for senior leadership to inform decision-making.
Develop and maintain university space standards guiding principles policies and procedures.
Maintain and continuously update the universitys centralized space database ensuring data accuracy for space assignments occupancy and square footage.
Analyze space utilization data to identify inefficiencies opportunities for reallocation and long-term space needs.
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to create and implement a process to evaluate facilitate review and respond to space requests from academic research auxiliary and administrative units providing recommendations based on institutional priorities space standards and utilization benchmarks.
Provide data-driven recommendations for space planning including scenario modeling and cost-benefit analysis.
Develop and monitor space metrics KPIs and dashboards to inform executive leadership.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations building codes and organizational policies.
Collaborate with campus planners capital project teams and facilities staff on renovation and construction projects to ensure effective space programming and alignment with space allocation principles.
Support strategic initiatives such as campus master planning program relocations shared space models and space audits.
Serve as the universitys subject matter expert and primary liaison on the campus space management program.
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:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Planning Facilities Management Higher Education Administration Business Management or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in space planning or facilities management with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Senior Director level will be considered for candidates with a minimum of 15 years progressively responsible experience with at least 10 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Experience in strategic planning and project management especially in large complex organizations
Demonstrated experience working in a higher education environment or similarly complex institutional setting
Proficiency in space management systems AutoCAD GIS and data analysis tools. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and accessibility standards (e.g. ADA OSHA)
Strong understanding of academic space typologies research space allocation models and instructional scheduling constraints
Prior experience developing and delivering products and technologies that guide the creation and governance of processes platforms and data required to deliver on organizational objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Engineering Planning Facilities Management Higher Education Administration Business Management or a related field
Familiarity with state or system-wide space standards and reporting requirements (e.g. for public universities)
Experience supporting campus master planning or accreditation-related space reporting
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in presenting complex data to non-technical audiences
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
Financial acumen and ability to manage space-related budgets and resources
A commitment to supporting institutional goals around sustainability accessibility and equity in space allocation
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Crystal Ellis Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist
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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 orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.
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Director
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Full-Time
