Associate Director, Housing Facilities
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more! Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Housing Facilities, the Associate Director of Housing Facilities serves as a member of University Housing and Residential Life's (UHRL) leadership team and is responsible for the management and execution of a comprehensive housing maintenance program for the University's residence halls and residential dining halls. These facilities are in use and operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and serve a wide audience of stakeholders consisting of students and their families, University administration, and conference groups and guests. The Housing Facilities team provides building maintenance and repair services, coordinates inspections and certifications of building safety and security systems and technologies, oversees and coordinates renovation and reconstruction projects, and provides cleaning services throughout the residence halls. The Associate Director role serves as an advisor and support to the Director of Housing Facilities in these responsibilities and leads the team in the Director's absence to continue the activities of the department and its staff. The Associate Director facilitates the planning and management of daily, preventative, and deferred maintenance projects, ensures the completion of scheduled inspections, and provides direction, support, and expertise to the senior management team for all components of Maintenance Operations. The Associate Director directly supervises the unionized skilled trade mechanics and a full-time Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations, and has indirect supervision of the unionized service mechanic team. The role also includes responsibilities in department functions such as: emergency and crisis management, inventory management, procurement of supplies and materials, and vendor/contractor management. The Associate Director serves as the senior member of the University Housing & Residential Life (UHRL) maintenance on-call (MOC) duty rotation, and provides training to the other MOC duty partners to facilitate professional and timely after-hours responses for the department. This role frequently interacts directly with students and families who present with facilities related concerns, which may include (but are not limited to); mechanical issues(plumbing, heat, AC, etc.), pest control, and/or general maintenance concerns. Due to the fact that the Associate Director has a high degree of student/family contact, this role often acts as a representative of the Office of Housing Facilities, the Department of University Housing & Residential Life, as well as the institution. The Associate Director position is a full-time, 12-month, live-off appointment. This role contributes to a positive University experience for every student and is accountable to all Division of Student Affairs (DoSA) values. The DoSA values are Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. Performs other related duties. Job Details
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting. Department of Motor Vehicles background check. Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.
* Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
* This position is 100% On-Site. Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in a related field.
* At least five (5) years of progressive experience in student housing/multi-family facilities maintenance/construction management required.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience
* Experience developing and implementing maintenance plans, preventive maintenance programs, facility standards, sustainability, emergency preparedness, and building a strong customer service culture. Required Skills and Abilities
* Excellent organizational skills, including an ability to work independently and efficiently.
* Experience supervising in a union work environment.
* Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, mentoring, and motivating a diverse team.
* Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, parents, and staff.
* Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast paced environment.
* Knowledge of Pennsylvania Building & Energy Codes.
* Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code and Standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pennsylvania Accessibility Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), and all codes associated with Asbestos and Hazardous wastes.
* Knowledge of maintenance best practices and industry trends.
* Understanding of the objectives of higher education, and in particular university student housing programs.
* Ability to learn and manipulate computer software used to manage work orders, student room assignments, and the other essential functions of the position. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.
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