Assistant Director, Operations

Department

CSL Housing and Residence Life Operations

About the Department

The mission of Housing and Residence Life is to help develop and support inclusive communities that engage residents in exceptional living experiences within secure and well-maintained environments that foster a sense of belonging and support the academic initiatives of the University. The primary strategy for the delivery of such an environment is through a residence life program that which aims to develop strong residential communities that are self-regulating, supportive of academic success; provide a strong sense of belonging, and rich opportunities for personal, cultural, social and intellectual development. The leadership of residential faculty and adult staff in fostering these experiences is key to the success of the mission.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Operations (ADO) is responsible for identifying and executing the strategic objectives for the day-to-day and long term facilities-related needs of one or more undergraduate residence halls. The ADO works in close collaboration with Facilities Services, live-in residential staff and faculty, as well as the professional Housing and Residence Life staff, and directly manages unionized, professional clerical staff. The Assistant Director, Operations participates in an on-call duty rotation responding to after-hour emergencies and attends bi-weekly staff meetings for which later evening hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff members including hiring, training and evaluating of unionized clerical staff, ensuring effective delivery of essential building services including but not limited to mail and packages, building and room repair timeliness, and building access control.
• Manages residence hall furnishings and equipment inventories, repairs, and replacement.
• Provides financial oversight of the operating budget for one or more undergraduate residence hall(s). Determines long and short term building operating needs by proposing budgets that meet the needs of the facility and aligns with the strategic objectives of Housing and Residence Life.
• Coordinates delivery of services to support residence hall activities to include residence hall openings, closings, and special events.
• Participates in planning, problem-solving, and operational meetings on the execution of capital level projects. Provides logistical coordination for access of contractors, distributes notification to residents, and communicates with the project manager on contractor performance and timeline.
• Represents Housing and Residence Life on division and University committees along with continued development of effective partnerships and communications with UChicago Dining, Facilities Services, and International House staff.
• Develops facilities maintenance policies and procedures. Plans renovation and other facilities-related projects, including ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Receives requests for facilities services and supervises delivery of appropriate services.
• Coordinates with staff from other units and supervises the work of contractors as well as facilities union and/or non-union staff.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience supervising staff.
• Customer services and vendor relations experience.

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license upon offer of employment.
• Pass the University's motor vehicle records process.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Learn a range of position-related software applications.
• Knowledge of industry standards for residential building services, repairs and maintenance.

Preferred Competencies

• Quality decision-making and accountability.
• Employee engagement.
• Partnership and collaboration.
• Performance and execution.
• Strategic agility.

Working Conditions

• Drive a motor vehicle.
• Carry or lift loads of 25 to 49 lbs.
• Use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

Job Family

Facilities Management

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Yes

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$63,750.00 - $78,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

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