Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Fayetteville is seeking an Assistant Director for Conference Services to manage summer housing operations and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in higher education. The role includes leading conference operations and collaborating on off-campus housing options. Offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

University contributions to health and dental insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and families

12 official holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in Higher Education.
• At least two years supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead summer conference housing operations.
• Supervise the Coordinator for Housing and Conference Services.
• Manage off-campus apartments community website.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's Degree in related fields

Job description

Overview

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Key Details

Closing Date: 10/25/2025

Type of Position: Residence Life

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

About the Employer

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.

Supplemental Information

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

Department and Website

Department: Administrative Services

Department's Website: https://housing.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties

The Assistant Director (AD) for Conference Services leads the summer conference housing operations while supervising the Coordinator for Housing and Conferences Services. The Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments partners with student affairs and university departments to provide an exceptional conference experience for all conference guests. Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments partners with contracted off-campus apartments to promote off-campus housing options for returning, transfer and new students. The Assistant Director for Conference Services & Off-Campus Apartments will manage the off-campus apartments community website. Serves in the senior on-call duty rotation for the department. Other duties as assigned. 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:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least three years experience in Higher Education
• At least two years supervision experience

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of full-time, post-masters higher education experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Additional Information

Salary Information: $61,735 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Billy Blount
Director of Admin. Services
University Housing
[e-mail]
479-575-4687

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. 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 is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the Title IX Coordinator and 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.

Physical Requirements

Constant Physical Activity: Sitting, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes