Job Description:

• Supervises staff members including hiring, training and evaluating of unionized clerical staff, ensuring effective delivery of essential building services including but not limited to mail and packages, building and room repair timeliness, and building access control.
• 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.
• Participates in planning, problem-solving, and operational meetings on the execution of capital level projects. Provides logistical coordination for access of contractors, distributes notification to residents, and communicates with the project manager on contractor performance and timeline.
• Represents Housing and Residence Life on division and University committees along with continued development of effective partnerships and communications with UChicago Dining, Facilities Services, and International House staff.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience supervising staff.
• Customer services and vendor relations experience.

Certifications:

• 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 and execution.
• Strategic agility.

Working Conditions

• Drive a motor vehicle.
• Carry or lift loads of 25 to 49 lbs.
• Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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