Manages residence hall furnishings and equipment inventories, repairs, and replacement.
Provides financial oversight of the operating budget for one or more undergraduate residence hall(s). Determines long and short term building operating needs by proposing budgets that meet the needs of the facility and aligns with the strategic objectives of Housing and Residence Life.
Coordinates delivery of services to support residence hall activities to include residence hall openings, closings, and special events.
Develops facilities maintenance policies and procedures. Plans renovation and other facilities-related projects, including ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Receives requests for facilities services and supervises delivery of appropriate services.
Coordinates with staff from other units and supervises the work of contractors as well as facilities union and/or non-union staff.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Experience supervising staff.
Customer services and vendor relations experience.
Administrative and support duties .
Valid driver's license upon offer of employment.
Pass the University's motor vehicle records process.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Learn a range of position-related software applications.
Knowledge of industry standards for residential building services, repairs and maintenance.
Preferred Competencies
Quality decision-making and accountability.
Employee engagement.
Partnership and collaboration.
Performance a
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Department
CSL Housing and Residence Life Operations
About the Department
The mission of Housing and Residence Life is to help develop and support inclusive communities that engage residents in exceptional living experiences within secure and well-maintained environments that foster a sense of belonging and support the academic initiatives of the University. The primary strategy for the delivery of such an environment is through a residence life program that which aims to develop strong residential communities that are self-regulating, supportive of academic success; provide a strong sense of belonging, and rich opportunities for personal, cultural, social and intellectual development. The leadership of residential faculty and adult staff in fostering these experiences is key to the success of the mission.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Operations (ADO) is responsible for identifying and executing the strategic objectives for the day-to-day and long term facilities-related needs of one or more undergraduate residence halls. The ADO works in close collaboration with Facilities Services and or a third party property manager, live-in residential staff and faculty, as well as the professional Housing and Residence Life staff, and directly manages unionized, professional clerical staff. The Assistant Director, Operations participates in an on-call duty rotation responding to after-hour emergencies and staffing/scheduling concerns and attends bi-weekly staff meetings for which later evening hours are required. This position requires an in-person presence in order to complete building walkthroughs, observe the operations of the front desk and mail operations, and respond to emergent issues.
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