Communication Infrastructure Specialist Job at University of Arkansas at Little

Position Title

Communications Infrastructure Specialist

Closing Date

01/05/2026

Type of Position

Network Design and Administration

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department

Network Enterprise Systems

Institution Overview

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 advances the state and builds a better world through education, research, and outreach, fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity and innovation. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., surrounded by Fortune 500 companies and a strong regional economy. As an employer, the university offers a vibrant work environment with health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement programs with 5 to 10% contribution of employee salary.

Summary of Job Duties

The Communications Infrastructure Specialist manages the physical infrastructure needs of the campus data network and voice services. The position reports to the manager of network systems and works closely with team members in the network and communication systems teams to ensure resources meet campus standards. The specialist interfaces regularly with other campus units and vendors to deploy, manage, and maintain communications infrastructure and coordinates network and communications asset management and property accounting. Regular, reliable, non‑disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious relationships are essential job duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of formal IT‑related job experience, including some in the field of network or communications infrastructure or related areas
• Two or more years of experience in structured cabling
• Two or more years of experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting copper Ethernet and fiber optic cabling and connectors

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) or training in low‑voltage cabling or fiber optic cabling maintenance, such as BICSI or similar
• At least five years of experience in a formal role relating to the implementation or management of data network and/or telecommunications physical infrastructure
• Demonstrable experience with data cabling and communication infrastructure industry standards, such as ANSI/TIA‑568 or similar
• Demonstrable experience with managing low‑voltage cabling contractors or other related communication construction vendor services
• Demonstrable experience with creating and maintaining technical documentation and standards
• Demonstrable experience with using communication infrastructure testing processes and tools
• Demonstrable experience leading teams or crews

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts used in multi‑device networks, including IP addressing, IP sub‑netting, and network switching
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to learn and develop new knowledge quickly
• Ability to have a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects

Salary Information

46,383.00 – 57,978.50 (commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply

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

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu

Application Instructions

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send materials to the listed recruitment contact.

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry (and for certain positions also financial (credit) background check, Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of any protected title. 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.

Physical Activity Requirements

• Constant – Hearing, manipulate items with fingers (keyboarding), talking
• Frequent – Balancing, climbing, pulling, reaching, walking
• Occasional – Crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting

Benefits Eligible

Yes