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Assistant Director of Operations

Bennington College

Job Type: | Full time

Location: Bennington, Vermont, United States

Bennington College welcomes applications for an Assistant Director of Operations. The Assistant Director will join a dedicated, mission-driven Buildings & Ground team whose work centers on the custodial upkeep, design and maintenance of campus buildings and landscape. The team contributes to student and employee success at Bennington by providing the campus community with clean, beautiful and functional spaces in which to imagine, learn, and pursue their best work.

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all facets of housekeeping and moving services on campus - managing people and projects to ensure that campus facilities are maintained in a clean, orderly and attractive manner. The position is responsible for scheduling, assigning and monitoring work orders, handling requests for services and responding to concerns from campus constituents and guests, facility inspections, budgeting, ordering inventory, and staff management/development including hiring, coaching and performance management. The role works closely with the Office of Student Life on student housing matters and works in collaboration with other campus offices to consider and respond to/solve a variety of routine and critical projects/initiatives including, among others, renovation moves. The position also assists with the management of campus housing leases.

The Assistant Director supervises and manages a team of 19 full-time and one part-time staff as well as seasonal/temporary/student labor. In conjunction with the Associate Vice President of Facilities, the position assists with executing concierge-level conference services and serves as the first point of on-call contact and as part of the broader on-call Buildings and Grounds management team.

The Assistant Director of Operations plays a critical role in providing an interface between students, faculty, staff, and guests of the College and the work of Buildings and Grounds. Candidates must evidence a commitment to providing a superior customer service experience, one that is both positive and effective in nature.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

Please review the position listing for a more detailed description and list of qualifications.

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5172207

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Director of Grounds

The director is responsible for supervising and managing various operations related to the care and maintenance of the University of Idaho properties located in Moscow, Idaho, including the Arboretum, Campus Landscape, and Campus Hardscapes. Duties include managing all associated budgets and resource planning.

This position leads and supervises the team responsible for the care and maintenance of the grounds for the University of Idaho. They will direct the team, monitor landscape care programs and maintenance work to enhance campus landscape.

Duties may include:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of the Landscape Foreperson, Hardscape Foreperson, Arboretum Superintendent, Horticulturist, and Arborist.
• Responsible for the general supervision of 20+ exterior/interior building staff.
• Assisting in the hiring, coaching, and training of staff.
• Promoting safe work practices and training opportunities for staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is essential and will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or University Closure.

To apply, go to:  https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/44237

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The Opportunity: 

Join our dynamic maintenance team overseeing day-to-day operations and providing consultation on facilities to designated key stakeholders and representatives of the Convocation Corporation and Athletics. The Manager, Athletics Village Facilities position involves managing facilities operations and maintenance for multiple venues, including athletics venues, event spaces, retail areas, and housing locations. The Manager will develop strategic plans, coordinate operations, and ensure compliance with building standards and safety regulations.

For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/

Classification Title: Manager, Facilities Maintenance I

Responsibilities:

• Manage facilities operations and maintenance for various venues, coordinating with department managers to ensure compliance with building standards and safety regulations.

• Develop strategic plans and communicate them effectively to staff at all levels. Monitor progress of jobs and allocate resources to meet deadlines.

• Assess job and overhead costs, adjust methods and procedures to enhance efficiency, and manage operating budgets for maintenance activities.

• Oversee staffing levels, duty updates, and cross-training initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency. Participate in Facilities Operations response during UCF Game Day efforts.

• Support other Facilities and Business Operation units in planning and inspecting maintenance repairs, alterations, and construction projects. Collaborate with customers to resolve warranty-related issues.

• Accomplish departmental objectives by selecting training, coaching, and disciplining supervisors and employees. Monitor KPIs and solicit regular customer feedback.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

 

Apply At: https://jobs.ucf.edu

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The University of Missouri - Kansas City is seeking a Director of Planning, Design, and Construction to provide leadership and direction of Capital Planning, Design, and Construction for campus major and minor capital program administration.

The Director is responsible for providing strong leadership within the department, internal client stakeholders, and management of external vendors. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the director will assist in developing and supporting the capital plan for  UMKC, the campus masterplan, and successful delivery of capital projects. The Director should excel in communicating with university leadership to articulate plans and visions concisely through both visual and data metrics to a broad constituency, both within UMKC and the outside community. Utilizing a background in design, construction management, and project management, a successful candidate will have the ability to multitask multiple projects simultaneously with a mindful approach to both annual and capital project budgeting from multiple sources. The Director will provide supervision for both internal professional/support staff and external contractors and consultants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

Direct and administer the Department of Campus Facilities Planning, Design and Construction operations.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Direct the work of construction managers, construction engineers and support staff.
• Direct the work of project managers for across portfolio of capital projects.
• Direct design staff; seal drawings and specifications for projects prepared by unregistered design staff.
• Facilitate selection of professional design firms; negotiate and approve design contracts following University of Missouri approved procedures, regulations, and all applicable laws.
• Negotiate and resolve contractual disputes and claims.
• Interpret and enforce university policies and procedures in the management of design and construction contracts; conduct pre-construction meetings emphasizing university policies and general conditions, coordinating with campus activities and project schedules; review and revise planning design and construction policies/procedures.
• Direct the administration of accounts for project management, design engineering, and construction management; develop and approve budgets; monitor and approve, via signature authority, contractor and A/E payments and other project transactions, including change orders.
• Oversee bid openings and make determinations on bid opening irregularities; recommend, award and oversee preparation of contracts and approve final budgets.
• Prepare materials for leadership, University of Missouri System and Board of Curators for capital project approvals.
• Visit field construction sites regularly to review project status, maintain contractor and client relations, and assure quality construction.
• Assist Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration in development of annual state capital requests and in 5-year capital plan.
• Support capital fund raising philanthropy with generation of project data and complimentary graphic, renderings, and other associated materials.
• Develops timely capital project reports, including budget, expenditure, variance, and schedules for capital projects.
• Directs and oversees organizational improvement initiatives based on best practices, benchmarking, industry trends, peer research.
• Creates and maintains a climate of customer service and continuous process improvement.
• Lead master planning activity at the university, ensures compliance with current master plan and provide oversight for space planning and utilization. Represents UMKC at meetings internally, across the University of Missouri System, with the public and other stakeholders at capital project related meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply via the UMKC Career's Page: https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

VALUES COMMITMENT

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

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For More information regarding Western Michigan Unviersity http://www.wmujobs.org

To View this Posting and Apply GoTo:  http://www.wmujobs.org/postings/2255

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