Part-Time Parking Services Partner

About the role

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Type of Position

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Institution Name: 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.

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.

Department: Patrol, IT and Special Events

Summary of Job Duties

The Part-Time Parking Services Partner is a critical member of the University’s Campus Services Team ensuring the safe and smooth flow of vehicles and our campus community; while responding to real-time opportunities to support campus access, safety, and parking operations.

As a frontline university representative, this position will have opportunities to interact with students, staff, and visitors across campus, providing exceptional customer service, communicating parking and transit options, and resolving parking concerns and infractions across campus.

• The role also involves providing guidance to students, employees, and visitors; collaborating with other parking personnel; and reporting safety or maintenance issues. This position may require work outside of normal business hours.
• 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

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or advanced specialized or technical training
• Experience in customer service, security, campus operations, or parking services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of campus parking rules and regulations
• Knowledge of handheld computers and radio procedures
• Knowledge of basic rules of conflict resolution
• Knowledge of parking and building locations and parking enforcement procedures
• Ability to oversee the activities
• Ability to provide parking assistance for the campus and proper enforcement
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Additional Information

• PSP hours: Day shift: 6:30a to 2:30p, M-F
• Evening shift: 2p to 10p., M-F
• Summer shifts: Day: 6:30a to 2:30p, M-F
• Evening: 10a-6p, M-F

Additional information

Work special events such as: concerts, men’s and women’s basketball games, football games, commencement, baseball games, etc.

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

This post is for current and anticipated future openings.

Salary Information

$15.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

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

• 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.

• 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.

Benefits Eligible

No