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Closing Date:
08/20/2026
Conference and Events
No
Regular
No
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Patrol, IT and Special Events
https://parking.uark.edu/
The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating event related activities involving parking and charter buses on campus. Duties will require flexible work schedules depending on event needs and activities. Duties require a significant work commitment during home football and basketball seasons, and annual commencement/graduation activities. This requires working with various departments and visiting groups to coordinate an event's parking needs. This position is weather and special event essential. Other duties as assigned.
This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of experience in special events and activities
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of campus parking rules and regulations
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
- Knowledge of parking space requirements and specifications
- Knowledge of campus parking lots, buildings, and facilities
- Ability to assess the parking needs and facilities for the campus
- Ability to oversee the activities of subordinate employees
- Ability to plan and outline parking facilities to accommodate patrons
- Ability to analyze parking control problems and recommend actions
- Ability to supervise or lead the work of others
Additional Information:
$46,383 - $52,180; Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Troy Vela, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist,
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing
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 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.
Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking, Walking
Grasping, Lifting, Reaching, Standing
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping
Yes
