Facilities Manager

Posting Details Title Information Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Salary Range $40,000

• 45,000 Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite Position Details Position Information Posting Number

NC0422026

Working Title Facilities Manager Department Org 338900-Windgate Center Why should you work at UCA? We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. Position Summary The Facilities Manager plans and executes the scheduling, processing, and organizing of all facility rentals from on and off campus groups. Duties include maintaining calendar, processing rental reservations, show set up including technical needs, purchasing, financial record keeping, managing student labor, etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Event & Calendar Management:

• Maintains calendar for all performance and event areas
• Maintains calendar for all academic spaces utilized by collaborating departments
• Receives and processes event requests from RSO's, staff, faculty, and public.
• Processes rental contracts, reservation forms, and billing for events and maintains documentation files.

Event Operations & Coordination:

• Works with internal and external groups to ensure that all logistical, equipment, and building needs are met for load-in/set-up, actual event, and strike/load-out.
• Serves as the main point of contact for technical needs such as lighting, audio, video, and staging requirements.
• Communicates event information and requirements to staff and appropriately staffs events requiring additional labor.
• Coordinates logistical requirements for events with University Support Services; University Police, Physical Plant, Aramark Food Service, IT, etc.
• Creates Physical Plant work orders through Mainsaver software system for events including set-ups and building maintenance.
• Assists House Manager as needed for events.

Technical Production & AV Operations:

• Operates production equipment including audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Performs technical duties including setup and placement of microphones, cabling, mixing, balancing, monitors, riser assembly, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Operates a variety of production equipment such as lighting consoles, audio consoles, LED wall, projectors, amplifiers, speakers, and control systems.
• Uses lighting instruments creatively to enhance productions.

AV Systems Management:

• Oversees functionality and reliability of installed audio, video, and lighting systems throughout the facility.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of AV systems and related equipment.
• Maintains documentation of system configurations, signal flow, and operational procedures.
• Performs routine system checks to ensure readiness for scheduled events.
• Works to reviews technical riders and coordinates production requirements with performers and presenters.
• Develops technical setups for complex events including signal routing and equipment allocation.
• Provides technical consultation to internal and external clients.

Staffing & Training:

• Hires, trains, and manages student labor in conjunction with crew coordinator.
• Assigns student staff for events and technical coverage.
• Provides training for student workers on AV systems and event support procedures.

Facility Operations & Support:

• Maintains and purchases supplies for facility and events.
• Maintains databases and prepares periodic, special, and annual reports such as event information, billings, invoices, accounts billable and receivable, etc.
• Maintains and tags building inventory including key disbursement.
• Assists in maintaining operational readiness of performance and event spaces and maintains records of maintenance and inspections.

Documentation & Continuity:

• Develops documentation for upcoming events including setup diagrams and technical requirements.
• Documents recurring event workflows and technical configurations.
• Maintains operational documentation to support continuity during staffing transitions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Public Appearances. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated skills in special events coordination and technical theatre management experience within the performing arts or related industry (i.e. technical theater, venue management, or another related field).
• Skills to aid with the budget processes including purchasing, invoicing, and collection.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google G Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with multiple academic departments utilizing the facility.
• Ability to be proactive and professional in highly stressful, time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that is event-driven requiring some mid-afternoon/night and weekends within a 40-hour work week.
• Ability to perform production-related tasks, such as lifting supplies and equipment (40 pounds) and climbing a ladder. Skills Considered Essential for Success
• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up. Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated skills in special events coordination and technical theatre management experience within the performing arts or related industry (i.e. technical theater, venue management, or another related field). Preferred Education and/or Experience
• Familiarity with AV control systems such as Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, or similar platforms
• Functional knowledge of networking principles including IP addressing, VLANs, and managed switches
• Experience with digital audio consoles and DSP-based audio systems
• Experience with networked AV technologies such as Dante, AV-over-IP, or similar protocols
• Ability to read and interpret AV signal flow diagrams and technical drawings
• Experience troubleshooting integrated AV systems in a live event or installed environment
• Knowledge of lighting control systems and theatrical dimming networks
• Experience with LED wall operation and configuration
• Familiarity with projection systems, switching, and video signal distribution
• Experience maintaining and documenting technical systems and configurations
• Experience training technical staff or student workers on AV systems
• Ability to manage multiple technical spaces and prioritize system readiness
• Familiarity with event production workflows and technical rider review
• CTS or other AV industry certifications (preferred but not required)
• Experience coordinating with IT departments on network-dependent AV systems University, Campus, and Community Description Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities. Desired start date 06/01/2026 Position Summary and Qualifications License(s)/Certifications Physical Demands Checklist Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Balancing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking, Climbing, Crawling Physical Exertion Medium Work

• Exerting 20-50 pounds Posting Detail Information Background Check Statement This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. UCA EEO Statement The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. Open Date 04/28/2026 Close Date 05/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants