Assistant Director of Facility Management

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Supports the Director of Facility Management in overseeing building operations, maintenance programs, and facility-related projects. Assists with staff supervision, contractor coordination, and ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations across campus facilities.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the day-to-day management and coordination of facilities operations, including maintenance, skilled trades, and grounds teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to facility staff by recruiting, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and supporting professional development, while fostering a collaborative, service-oriented, and accountable work environment.
• Coordinate, plan, and oversee a wide range of maintenance, repair, renovation, and capital improvement projects, including scope development, scheduling, quality control, and follow-up to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers by coordinating work activities, monitoring performance, verifying compliance with contract requirements, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of services delivered.
• Support departmental budgeting, cost analysis, and long-range project planning efforts by assisting with budget development, preparing cost estimates, tracking expenditures, and providing recommendations to optimize resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, inspection requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations by overseeing safety programs, reviewing inspection reports and certifications, and promoting safe work practices across all facilities operations.
• Assist in establishing operational priorities, work schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and extend the life of campus facilities and infrastructure.
• Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Facility Management as needed, providing continuity of leadership and decision-making in the Director’s absence.
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college
  
  

Rate of Pay: $70,104 annualized *Higher compensation may be considered based on qualifications directly related to position

Completed applications received by 6/8/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical certifications/degree or equivalent experience in fields such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
• At least 5 years of facility operations experience, including 4 years of supervisory responsibility
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Ability to read construction documents and blueprints
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with contracts and procurement (especially Arkansas regulations)
• Spanish language skills
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs
• Knowledge of campus and community resources
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations
• Ability to compile information into report form
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Frequently

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
  
  

Constantly

• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking
  
  

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered by employees while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The work environment typically consists of a professional office setting with a moderate noise level, including sounds from conversations, office equipment, and occasional movement of staff. Lighting is standard for office spaces, and the temperature is controlled to remain within a comfortable range. Employees may occasionally need to visit other areas, such as storage rooms, conference spaces, or outdoor locations, where environmental conditions may vary. Infrequently, exposure to louder noise levels or physical activities, such as moving lightweight materials, might be required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.