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Mohawk Valley Community College · 23 hours ago

Director of Facilities & Operations

Utica-Rome Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Mohawk Valley Community College is committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational opportunities. The Director of Facilities and Operations will lead and coordinate the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of College facilities and related support services, ensuring compliance with regulations and overseeing departmental personnel.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Selects, trains and supervises, and evaluates Facilities and Operations and Office Services personnel. Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and recommends staffing and operational adjustments to maintain effective and efficient service delivery

Oversees and provides leadership for the College’s Events Program, including supervision of Events Program staff and coordination of event planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to support campus programs and activities

Assists the Vice President for Administrative Services in developing, formatting, and documenting capital projects in the College’s multi-year capital plan. Responsible for ensuring capital projects are completed in a timely cost-efficient manner in accordance with applicable municipal and state regulations. Coordinates capital planning and projects with Oneida County Department of Public Works and the State University of New York Capital Facilities Division

Provides leadership for campus sustainability initiatives and acts as the College’s primary point of accountability for applicable elements of the College and SUNY climate and sustainability plans

Supervises development and maintenance of supply inventory program coordinating with other offices to ensure appropriate quantities of necessary supplies and materials are on hand

Oversees duplicating and printing services to support College operations

Ensures that internal and external mail services are processed and delivered promptly and efficiently

Oversees campus telephone services, including auditing and approval of related invoices. Coordinates with IT as needed to ensure telephone systems and equipment is adequate to meet existing and future needs of the College

Develops and supports energy efficiency initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve campus sustainability

Coordinates with MVCC Office of Accessibility Resources to ensure compliance with ADA and support accessibility for individuals utilizing the campus

Develops and directs maintenance programs to provide the proper upkeep of buildings, equipment and grounds

Develops and maintains records for efficient space utilization and recommends changes such as enrollment or needs change

Coordinates with appropriate governance groups regarding rehabilitation, remodeling, and construction projects to include developing specifications and administering construction projects

Prepares and delivers briefings for the College Administration, Board of Trustees, and County officials within the scope of assigned responsibility

Coordinates with Campus Public Safety on matters related to facility access, emergency planning, and campus safety

Prepares departmental plans to meet College objectives, including development and management of annual operating budget and personnel requirements, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints

Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administrative Services

Qualification

Facilities operationsCapital project managementSupervisory experienceSustainability initiativesUnionized environment experiencePublic sector experienceBudget managementCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance, construction, or capital management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, OR

Associate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance, or capital management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, business administration, public administration, or related field

Proven experience working on a large facility/campus with capital projects

Experience working in a unionized environment

Experience managing capital projects in the public sector or higher education