University of Houston System

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Department: Dean's Office Bauer College Salary: 49,400 - 56,200 Description: INTERNAL UH CANDIDATES ONLY Manages the day-to-day operations of a large university program or department, including the supervision of staff employees, student workers, programs or processes. 1. Plans and develops procedures for administering a large or complex department or program. 2. Manages fiscal activities, including procurement and budget analysis. 3. Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance. 4. Prepares abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation. 5. Creates and reviews reports of expenditures and activities. 6. May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations. 7. Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures. 8. May serve as property custodian for the department. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Position Information Description: This position works in the Dean’s Office at the C. T. Bauer College of Business. This position oversees the daily operations of all general maintenance areas and facilities management of the college ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. Successful candidates will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and positive. This will require exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Further, successful candidates will effectively communicate with all levels of management and fellow employees and be able to manage multiple employer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration in supporting operations. Position includes the following responsibilities but not limited to: 1. Serve as the facility manager and college liaison with university facilities and manage issues accordingly. 2. Performs monthly facility walks and inspect, coordinate and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance of the college’s buildings with appropriate university facilities shops and/or vendors to ensure minimal disruption to college operations. 3. Monitor, inspect and track current and ongoing facilities projects and tasks related contracted services for the college. 4. Monitor and evaluate project related contractors to ensure adherence to university approved plans and specifications for projects to ensure successful and timely completion for projects. 5. Provide project management services and support to Project Managers for onsite project management and coordination. 6. Responds to and resolves facility complaints or concerns from the faculty, staff and students. 7. Assists the college with facilities related contract management by identifying renovation needs and makes recommendations for means, methods and materials; obtains preliminary pricing for budget. 8. Assists with developing, implementing and administers building emergency procedures. 9. Serves as the primary building coordinator for three buildings and the liaison for custodial and maintenance services, heating and cooling, fire and environmental safety, building security, construction planning and project management activities within the college’s facilities. 10. Monitor and report building concerns for general spaces (classrooms, lounges, elevators, hallways, restrooms and other common areas) in the college’s three buildings through the FIXIT system. 11. Assist with Department Access User (DAU): cougar card access to the college’s entry points and rooms via AccessNsite. 12. Assist faculty, staff, and students with room reservations in AdAstra. 13. Manages Help Desk event furniture requests to coordinate setup of event spaces including set-up tables and chairs used for small events. 14. May process the department space survey and key audit. 15. May serve as the property custodian for Dean’s Office and assist other departments in the college. Preferences: • Candidates who are detailed oriented. • Experience in higher education facilities operations. • Experience in Project Management. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate policy and procedures. Qualifications: Experience will be considered in lieu of education. Notes to Applicant: Please include full work history on resume. Required Attachments: Resume MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.