Facilities Operations and Events Manager, Office of Facilities and Operations
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Operations and Events Manager (Managing Assistant Director 2) is responsible for supporting and managing facilities operations across the University, including events management, vendor coordination, service coordination, building inspections, turnover support, moving services and other operational activities. The Manager will be directly responsible for overseeing facilities operations as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Vice President. The Manager supports the Facilities leadership team with managing day-to-day activities; collaborates with the operations team and liaises with the facilities team to ensure conducive process and project coordination; participates in the multitude of planning stages that take place leading up to events and transportation dates; and manages the communication of all necessary updates to the appropriate colleagues and team members. In addition to events, the Manager serves as an operational resource for the Office of Facilities and Operations by coordinating assigned facilities services and supporting University-wide operational needs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree
- two years of professional work experience in facilities management, operations management, event management/planning, project management, higher education or related field
- a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey is required
- proficiency in Office 365 and basic computer operations
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- a strong focus on customer service
- the ability to work a flexible schedule and be the on-call on-site manager
- ability to perform essential functions that require moderate physical activity including, but not limited to: driving, walking long distances/standing for long durations of time outdoors/indoors, bending and/or stooping, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Related experience in higher education is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- managing elevator service calls
- managing pest control scheduling and service needs
- coordinating moves and furniture relocation requests
- conducting building cleanliness inspections
- assisting with Residence Life, Faculty Housing and Guest Housing turnover inspections
- meeting with vendors regarding facilities work and service requests
- overseeing facilities operations as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Vice President
- managing day-to-day activities
- collaborating with the operations team
- liaising with the facilities team to ensure conducive process and project coordination
- participating in planning stages leading up to events and transportation dates
- managing the communication of all necessary updates to appropriate colleagues and team members
- coordinating assigned facilities services
- supporting University-wide operational needs
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- a retirement plan
- benefits for work life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
