Job Type: Officer of AdministrationRegular/Temporary: RegularHours Per Week: 35Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Director will manage the smooth operations of a multi-building portfolio, including oversight of facilities, space planning, capital projects and business services. SPS currently occupies space on the Morningside campus and two mid-town locations.
The incumbent will be a hands-on manager leading the school's facilities and operations team in determining and documenting policies and procedures, creating opportunities to improve service, and assisting in change management efforts. The Director is highly visible within the school and will engage with faculty and staff at all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
Facilities Management
Oversee the day-to-day facilities and maintenance needs for the schoolProvide long-range planning establishing priorities for facilities maintenanceManage the work-order ticketing platform to successfully address requestsTrack reports and provide data analysis for all work performed within the unitProactively monitor and maintain workspace, conference and classroom conditionsIdentify and address building security issuesManage location and work schedule data for the school and real time dashboards for executive team decision makingSpace Planning, Capital and Non-Capital Renovation Projects
Lead renovation & alteration of all SPS spaces including design and project managementServe as point person and general contractor for non-capital projects, including securing cost estimates, managing budgets, and coordinating workOversee & implement reallocation (restacking) of space coordinating desk assignments and movesPerform needs assessments and strategically identifying growth impactsManage campus storage space working with stakeholders to identify need and appropriate storage optionsBusiness Services
Manage vendor service contracts and facilities service requestsOversee mail services, on-site vendors & contractors, procurement and inventory control of suppliesMaintain policies and procedures, disseminating information to stakeholdersRelationship Management
Coordinate with an extensive stakeholder network including CU Facilities and Planning, CU Compliance, Public Safety, CU Real Estate, CUIT, internal SPS clients, professional consultants/contractors, and management companiesPartner with SPS HR and Faculty Affairs to identify safety concerns and implement measures to support our staff, students & facultyOther Responsibilities
Manage a team of full-time officers and supervise temporary employees or student casual employeesResponsible for facilities annual budget and provides input on budget needed for capital projects and work with Finance and CPM on approved Capital Project budgetsPerforms other duties and projects as assigned or requestedMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required5-7 years related experience requiredA resume and cover letter with salary requirements must be submitted to be considered for the positionPreferred Qualifications
Advanced degree is desirablePrior supervisory experienceOther Requirements
Must be capable of working independently; take initiative and follow-through on assignments with minimal directionMust be a relationship builder and work throughout all levels of the organizationMust have excellent communication skills both in writing and speakingWork with discretion being a keeper of highly sensitive informationMust have excellent customer service and interpersonal skillsExperience in managing multiple complex projects and the ability to work comfortably with spreadsheet and database softwareStrong organizational, problem-solving skillsAccuracy and attention to detail requiredAbility to manage multiple projects and tasks under deadline pressureComputer skills required, knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite required
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly