Job Details
The Contemplative Sciences Center (CSC) at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a Facility Assistant Manager. The position is responsible for managing and coordinating property and facility management services, overseeing an operations and maintenance (O&M) budget, and the periodic maintenance process for the brand-new Contemplative Commons. The position is responsible for managing UVA FP&C interactions (i.e., work orders, PM, and O&M work), tradespeople, project managers, consultants, and contract vendors. This position also coordinates closely with CSC's Programs and Events Teams for activities, programs, and events internal and external to the Center .
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Commons Director to assist with scheduling, event planning, and event support; preventative, routine, and deferred maintenance; risk management and safety audits for the Contemplative Commons.
- Be a presence in the Contemplative Commons; work in the building, become deeply familiar with the building and its environment, remain curious about activities, events, and programs hosted in the building, attending when possible.
- Foster a safe working environment by developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance of policies and procedures. Implement, assess, and continually improve departmental policies and procedures to enhance facility user experiences.
- Establish, maintain , and develop professional relationships between service providers, such as Facilities Management employees and vendors on contract, and those who utilize the facility.
- Execute some budget responsibilities regarding assigned tasks, including participating in fiscal transparency and accountability.
- Assist in the preparation of annual reports on budget, goals, and objectives .
- Anticipate requirements and deadlines for recurring activities, programs, and events to ensure all tasks are completed promptly.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Education: High School Degree or GED.
- Experience: One year of experience with a Bachelor's degree. Five years of experience without a Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business, administration, facilities management, construction management, architecture, hospitality, or related field.
- Minimum of four years of work experience in corporate or higher education environment specializing in administration, facilities management, or support services.
- Desired Experience: Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, s trong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and excellent project management and budgeting skills.
Physical Demands: This position will require frequent movement, standing, and climbing stairs to access the facility to assess conditions and prepare spaces for activities, programs, and events. The position will require occasional light lifting, bending and stooping, and desktop computers in an office environment. The job does
This posi tion i s In-Person located in Charlottesville, VA .
The anticipated start date is ASAP.
This position i s a restricted position a nd is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Anticipated Hiring Rang e: $ 70,000-$75, 000 co mmensu rate with education and experience.
This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www. hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
This position will remain open until f illed . Review of applicants will beg in June 24, 2024 .
This position
will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
To Apply: External applicants please apply through our job board at 61857 / Facility-Assistant-Manager .
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs', and then search 'R00 61857 '. Complete an application online with the following documents:
- CV or Resume
- Cover letter
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman , Recruiting Specialist, at jf2sw @virginia.edu
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