Senior Building Coordinator
About The Position
The Senior Building Coordinator (SBC) serves as the operational lead for the College of Arts & Sciences Building Operations Program, independently administering and coordinating facility operations across 5–8 academic buildings based on staffing and operational needs. The BC exercises professional judgment to ensure continuity of building operations, occupant safety, regulatory compliance, and effective service delivery across diverse facility types. This position requires substantial responsibility for organizing, implementing, and improving operational processes, and ensuring building procedures conform to University policies and safety regulations. The BC acts as the primary liaison between building occupants, UW Facilities, UWPD, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Academic Technologies, and other central service units. The position regularly develops operational methods, allocates resources, and makes decisions that directly impact program outcomes and building functionality — aligning with the UW Program Operations Specialist classification expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years experience in facilities operations, building coordination, program administration, or related operational roles.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in assessing operational issues and determining appropriate solutions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple buildings and competing priorities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear building-wide notices and operational updates.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with CAAMS, key management systems, or building access/security programs.
- Familiarity with UW Facilities operations, EH&S procedures, and APS policies.
- Experience coordinating emergency preparedness or safety compliance programs.
- Event operations experience, especially in buildings with shared academic and student spaces.
Responsibilities
- Program Administration of Building Operations
- Building Communications & Stakeholder Coordination
- Security, Access & Key/CAAMS Program Oversight
- Emergency Preparedness, Health & Safety
- Utility Shutdown, Construction, and Space Impacts
- Event & Quad Operations Coordination
- College Special Projects & Operational Support
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
