Continually evaluates and reviews all operating practices and processes for their effectiveness and efficiency, recommending changes as needed.
Compiles reports, protocol status summaries, quarterly reports, and conduct other administrative functions that support the facilities management of the floor where classrooms are housed.
Maintains inventory, tracks classroom office supplies, and maintains classroom equipment and technologies.
Submits work orders and recurring payments as needed in coordination with NBC Tower management and other vendors (e.g., classroom supplies, floor restrooms, floor offices and amenity spaces, floor utilities).
Manages temporary guest and permanent staff and/or student access to the building.
Manages the procurement of supplies and equipment needed for the 28th floor classrooms and ad hoc events.
Ensures operations and facilities staff provide the highest level of client services to University stakeholders using the spaceâ”including phone calls and emails regarding operations and events at NBC Tower.
Manages professional and hourly staff. Allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
Sets performance goals, provides feedback, and evaluates the performance of direct reports to foster professional development and ensure accountability.
Sets the schedules for a minimum of two full-time, professional staff and two part-time, hourly staff to ensure the requisite on-site coverage of classroom facilities year-round.
Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of events that occur in-person, hybrid, and virtual with little to no oversight or direction.
Works to implement ideas for improvement as they are identified in addition to providing post-event feedback on turnout and vendor performance with direction from others.
Maintains internal and external event calendars.
In coordination with the Director of Academic Affairs and Operations, assists with the planning required to allocate classroom space to individual courses each quarter (autumn, winter, spring, summer).
In collaboration with the Operations Coordinators, manage the scheduling, planning, and execution of any one-off, non-course events held in classrooms (e.g., external partner lunch and learns for students, career services presentations, other ad hoc events).
Maintains inventory, tracks office and classroom supplies, and maintains office and classroom equipment and technologies.
Maintains a system for overseeing and tracking asset management, working closely with the PSD in compliance with the tagging, tracking and disposal of assets.
Supports basic trouble-shooting of classroom-based technology to support instructors and students in academic courses (e.g., WiFi connection, Zoom). Elevates technology issues to the Physical Science Division IT team as needed.
In collaboration with Physical Science Division IT leadership as needed, maintains understanding of current trends in classroom-based technology, and changes in IT protocols and policies.
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.
Monitors inspections of buildings, equipment and/or surrounding grounds for deficiencies and potential safety, health, or code problems. Reviews and authorizes written reports summarizing findings and recommends solutions.
Manages movement of equipment and materials, maintains building security, and maintains information on building blueprints, space utilization data and equipment.
Plans with staff from other units and reviews the work of contractors as well as facilities union and/or non-union staff.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum seven years related experience and at least two-year supervisory experience of full time and/or hourly staff.
Previous experience working with faculty or other educators in a classroom setting.
Previous experience working within a commercially rented building.
Preferred Competencies
Proven track record of effective management and supervision of professional and/or hourly staff.
Exceptional organizational skills: Oversee complex projects and schedules; maintain deadlines; work within budgets; set priorities and manage several projects simultaneously; successfully manage a workload which balances long-range planning with the unanticipated daily demands of the NBC Tower 28th floor operations.
Strong interpersonal skills: Engage effectively with graduate students, faculty, staff, and multiple campus constituencies).
Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules simultaneously, maintain deadlines, work within budgets, and set priorities.
Proven track record of working independently with a high degree of initiative and as part of a team; self-directed and self-motivated; set personal and team goals and develop projects.
Strong communication skills: Clear, effective, and tactful communication skills; handle sensitive information with discretion; synthesize and accurately present relevant information; ability to speak to a diverse range of staff, faculty, contractors and other professionals with varying education and backgrounds.
Demonstrated history of creating and implementing systematic procedures that maintain high quality facilities.
Strong customer service and hospitality skills; the temperament to work with a diverse and demanding population.
High level of enthusiasm and dedication to the mission of the organization.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficiency with computers; basic understanding of technology troubleshooting and support.
Knowledge of and willingness to use project management software.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Working Conditions
Evening and weekend work as needed. The position will be the primary contact for coordinating response to after-hours emergencies.
Occasional setting up of chairs and tables for events. Movement of objects between 10 and 50 lbs.
Application Documents:
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Professional References Contact Information (3) (required)
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