Assistant Director of Student Union

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Closing Date:

10/28/2026

Type of Position:

Management, Supervisory

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Donaghey Student Center

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Director of Student Union oversees night-shift custodial operations, including supervising Conference Services night staff. This position coordinates staffing and operational support for nights, weekends, holidays, and special events held in the Donaghey Student Center. The Assistant Director ensures facilities are properly prepared for scheduled events and coordinates with Conference Services and other Student Union personnel to support successful event execution. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institutional policies.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• A high school diploma or higher;
• At least three years of experience in custodial/janitorial services, facilities maintenance, conference services, or a related field;
• Must work nights and weekends.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree;
• At least 5 years experience supervising janitorial staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision and leadership for custodial and Conference Services night staff;
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for nights, weekends, holidays, special events, and other operational needs;
• Review event schedules and work assignments to ensure appropriate staffing, equipment, furniture, and facility resources are available;
• Conduct daily inspections of facilities, event spaces, and work areas to ensure quality, cleanliness, safety, and readiness; make or assign necessary corrections;
• Understand employee work assignments and adjust staffing and priorities as needed to provide adequate operational coverage;
• Provide direction and oversight to staff during event setups, events, and breakdowns, ensuring work is completed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner;
• Enforce department policies and procedures, follow up on daily assignments, and conduct counseling or disciplinary action as appropriate;
• Monitor special projects, on-call employees, new employees, and event-related assignments to ensure completion and appropriate follow-through.
• Communicate projects, maintenance concerns, cleaning challenges, event setup issues, and facility needs effectively and address them in a timely manner;
• Monitor, control, and maintain appropriate inventories of custodial, event setup, and operational supplies; distribute equipment and supplies effectively.
• Ensure event setup and custodial equipment is properly used, maintained, stored, and readily available for scheduled activities;
• Lead, motivate, and support staff while maintaining high standards of customer service, productivity, safety, and professionalism.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding employee performance ratings;
• Observe and report the need for furniture, fixtures, equipment, or other building repairs and follow up as necessary;
• Perform custodial, event setup, and other operational work assignments as needed;
• Maintain a professional and courteous working relationship with employees, students, vendors, event organizers, and the public;
• Provide functional and operational support as essential personnel during emergencies, catastrophes, inclement weather, and other situations requiring extended or modified operations;
• Maintain knowledge of safety procedures, cleaning agents, related products, and their proper use and reactions;
• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, event organizers, and other stakeholders, both orally and in writing;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and custodial procedures;
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance;
• Knowledge of event setup procedures, room configurations, furniture and equipment handling, and facility preparation;
• Ability to supervise, lead, train, motivate, and evaluate employees;
• Ability to coordinate staffing and prioritize assignments based on event schedules and operational needs;
• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work;
• Ability to safely use cleansers, cleaning agents, housekeeping supplies, and related equipment;
• Ability to operate and properly maintain custodial and event setup equipment;
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and exercise sound judgment in responding to operational needs;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize assignments effectively;
• Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with employees, students, vendors, event organizers, and the public;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing event and facility needs;
• Ability to perform required lifting of up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required;
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle;
• Ability to serve as essential personnel during emergencies, inclement weather, and other situations requiring operational support.

Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$34,836

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Luther Watson, Assistant Director of Donaghey Student Center
View phone number on aiapply.co, View email address on aiapply.co

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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 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 preference, or pregnancy. 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:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes