Assistant Director of Housing Facilities, UM Housing

• Aid the Associate Director in ensuring the quality, safety and efficient project management for UM Housing facilities,
• Conduct surveys, audits, and inspections at all residence halls & university apartments to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety rules and standards
• Conduct surveys, audits, and monitor trends for UM Housing facilities to ensure continued quality, and promote required improvements
• Develop comprehensive training programs and tracking programs for all maintenance and repair annually
• In collaboration with UMH staff and UM IT, oversee implementation and use of facilities related technology to improve department operations and provide training and support to facilities staff in adopting and utilizing new technology
• Collaborate with colleagues in other areas of the department to assist in or oversee training student and full-time staff in facilities related processes and procedures as appropriate
• Support the Associate Director in managing capital budgets
• Act decisively, diplomatically, and exercise independent judgment and discretion to advance and protect departmental and University relations in resolving situations
• Supervise assigned facilities staff
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is $60,000- $68,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of progressively responsible facilities management, skilled trade and maintenance, custodial; or related experience or a combination of experience and education
• Ability to read instructions, safety information, policies and procedures and apply critical thinking skills
• Experience utilizing technology in facilities operation and/or maintenance practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance and repair; facility budget management; and purchasing and inventory practices and procedures
• Knowledge of, and ability to understand Collective Bargaining Agreements

About UM and UM Housing

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with university policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

How to Apply

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

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