Assistant Director, Student Centers Facilities Operation - 532129

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Assistant Director, Student Centers Facilities Operation - 532129

Job Summary:

Oversees the operations of the Wolfe University Center (WUC) and supports other facilities within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at the Biscayne Bay Campus. Manages, plans, and coordinates activities associated with the physical, environmental, and security conditions of the WUC. Secures services to meet departmental needs for physical aspects of daily operations, maintenance, repairs, renovations, and new construction.

• Oversees the activities pertaining to the physical, environmental, and security conditions of the Wolfe University Center and supports other facilities within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. Secures services to meet departmental needs for physical aspects of daily operations, maintenance, repairs, renovations, and new construction.
• Analyzes Wolfe University Center's building conditions, assigns building management resources, prepares reports, and set goals for progress.
• Directly hires, trains, and leads a team of admin/staff professionals, ranging from custodial to maintenance and event support staff. Prepares and approves employee schedules, payroll, and evaluation processes. Provides ongoing support and professional development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees daily preventative maintenance work. Performs periodic inspections of all work assigned throughout the facilities. Monitors record keeping of assigned internal and external work orders as to completion times and materials used for each job assignment.
• Assists with developing and implementing all risk management plans and training for the facilities. Ensures all facilities follow State and Federal statutes, industry standards, and best practices.
• Reviews and assists leadership in the development and execution of construction plans.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, i.e., hurricanes, floods, fires, pandemics, and other university emergency closings. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Negotiates and manages contracts with service providers. Assists in developing and managing assigned budgets, including short- and long-term capital replacement plans.
• Leads event services, including setup/breakdown, client management, and event execution.
• Serves as a university card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to university credit card policies and procedures.
• Serves as a backup for Graham Center facilities operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate field and four (4) years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Departmental Requirements: Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous supervisory experience and Operations Management experience.
• Knowledge of Event Management System and knowledge of Social Tables.
• Proficiency in work order and inventory software.

Job Category: Administrative

Advertised Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Work Schedule:

Begin time: 8:00AM
End time: 4:30PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 532129

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