Kennesaw State University
Location
Kennesaw, GA | United States
Job description
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Provides leadership and direction for all physical plant operations in collaboration with other department leadership. Responsible for developing, administering and maintaining departmental policies and procedures, budgetary decisions, and department scope and responsibilities. Responsible for the administration of human resources, budget, business processes (including continuous improvement and customer service), and training. Responsible for the operation of the assigned facilities management and employees. Directs operations for MEP, Energy Management, and Infrastructure Renewal of facilities across both campuses. Purchasing approver for campus wide purchases that affect facilities issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides leadership and direction for the operational management, strategic planning, internal procedures and controls, and supervision of personnel
2. Establishes budget guidelines and prepares annual operating budget; implement and allocate resources following budget approval
3. Consults and coordinates with University officials on matters of policy, interdivisional interaction, and capital improvement
4. Establishes goals and objectives for the Division that are supportive of the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs to ensure support of the University¿s mission
5. Organizes and manages the Division through proper planning and policy formulation to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency; advise the AVP of Campus Operations of all institutional policies and procedures related to the management of the physical resources of the University
6. Establishes best practices and standard operating procedures related to all aspects of facilities management
7. Oversees operation and maintenance of campus and building infrastructure in a manner that is efficient, reliable and compliant with codes and regulations
8. Tracks preventative maintenance, work orders and repair history on all major equipment
9. Maintains a prioritized list of the institution¿s deferred maintenance projects list for future funding
10. Oversees the development of design criteria for new MEP systems from an operational perspective
11. Works with Design and Construction Department assisting with design review and quality control
12. Participates in field inspection of major renovations and new construction
13. Develops and maintains agency contracts, in cooperation with the Office of Procurement
14. Provides the University with a safe, reliable, and functioning physical learning environment
15. Provides leadership in the development and support of a campus-wide energy management program and sustainability programs
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Eight (8) years' experience in facilities management at an institution of higher learning or at an organization similarly complex.
Progressively increased responsibility in management and personnel supervision required.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
CEFP, completion of APPA Institute
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education relevant to job
Preferred Experience
Working knowledge of the International Building Code, EPA/EPD regulations, ADA law, state procurement law, OSHA regulations, Sustainability best practices, building systems, work request systems, facilities performance indicators, and/or facilities data analysis
ABILITIES
Develop relationships with other units
Able to provide remote management proficiency (24/7 accountability)
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of safe and efficient crisis management processes and procedures
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].
This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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