Assistant Director, Facilities And Operations

Summary
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of our large and diverse Facilities and Operations Department. Reporting to the Director, this is an essential position in Facilities and Operations.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .
For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Responsibilities*

• Plans, schedules and directs staff of skilled and unskilled trades employees in the maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Ensures that all utility systems are fully operational and inspected in accordance with preventative maintenance schedules
• Serves as the Facilities and Operations energy leader and coordinator for sustainability and energy savings initiatives; this role includes routinely collaborating and interfacing with the UM Ann Arbor energy team as well as communicating and coordinating campus energy initiatives with Consumers Energy renewable energy team
• Prepares cost estimates for building renovations or space allocations and inspects completed work for conformance to specifications
• Management duties include the authority to hire, fire or promote. This will also include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; setting and adjusting their rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing their work; appraising their productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling their complaints and grievances and disciplining them when necessary
• Provides a leadership role in budgeting, controlling costs, planning, scheduling, and procedural change
• Oversees the development and management of the annual campus deferred maintenance budget and provides leadership to Facilities and Operations project staff related to deferred and other campus projects
• Enforces adherence with all applicable safety standards and environmental laws and regulations
• Maintains and enhances existing strong working relationships with on-campus and external customers
• Develops, refines and implements policies, procedures and goals/objectives pertaining to relevant business units
• Serve as a member of the Facilities and Operations management team participating in the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies, processes and procedures
• Participates with the other members of the management team and University partners in planning and the design of new programs, projects, scheduling/coordination of work, etc.
• Prepares data and track metrics for short and long term planning
• Serves as a steward of University assets and resources.
• Provides administrative support to the Director
• Communicates with management on behalf of the Director
• Acts as a proxy for the Director as needed in their absence
• Collaborates with the Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 3 or more years' management experience in operations and maintenance of facilities of comparable function and complexity; must also include supervision and budget management
• Experience with union staff and collective bargaining agreements
• Experience leading a workforce of skilled and unskilled trades employees in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Michigan drivers license and be able to operate a university owned vehicle.

Work Schedule
In-Person:
This position requires a fully in-person work schedule at this time and is subject to change based upon the duties of the position and the needs of the department.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
242391
Working Title
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations
Job Title
Building/Facilities Manager
Work Location
Flint Campus
Flint, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Flint Vc Bus And Fin
Department
Flint Facilities & Operations
Posting Begin/End Date
11/22/2023 - 12/13/2023
Salary
$81,000.00 - $101,200.00
Career Interest
Facilities Operations