at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Director, Facilities Management
Director, Facilities Management
Hiring Department: Physical Plant
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024189
Posting Close Date: Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Central Daylight Time)
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
We will begin reviewing applications on or around Wednesday, April 3, 2024, with full consideration given to those received by this date. However, we continue to welcome applications until Monday, May 20th, 2024.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Fullest consideration date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Central Daylight Time)
The search committee will review applications received before this date for early action.
Final date: Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Central Daylight Time)
Applications received through May 20, 2024, at 6:00 pm CDT, will be accepted and reviewed until finalist candidates have been identified.
Description:
Job Summary:
The Director of Facilities Management plays a key leadership role in providing strategic oversight of all aspects related to the maintenance, operation, and development of facilities within the UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford environment. This includes ensuring that facilities support the organization's mission, are well-maintained, and provide a safe and productive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Director of Facilities Management reports to the Regional Dean and is a member of the College of Medicine Rockford senior leadership team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Leadership:
-Assists in establishing standards and long-term programs to maintain and modernize buildings, structures, services, and grounds.
-Participate in strategic planning and make policy recommendations.
-Collaborate closely with university leadership, academic departments, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and priorities and to provide responsive and high-quality facility services.
-Serves as a member of the UICOMR Senior Leadership Team. Attends all meetings as identified and required by the Dean.
Facilities Management:
-Oversee the day-to-day operations of UIC's physical plant to ensure the safety, functionality, and attractiveness of campus facilities.
-Defines the services provided by each department, Physical Plant, and Shipping/Receiving, and works with staff to determine resources needed to carry out assigned tasks and resolve related problems.
-Oversight for all maintenance and facility-related issues at the Parkview campus and MSLPJ clinic.
-Oversight for facility remodeling.
-Oversee and conduct periodic inspections of buildings, grounds, and related equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards, identify maintenance needs, and proactively address potential issues.
-Assist in establishing standards and short-term and long-term programs for maintaining and modernizing building automation systems (video surveillance and building access, hardware, software), and the support structure necessary for productive, effective, and efficient physical operations.
Budget and Resource Management:
-Develop and manage the departmental budget, allocate resources effectively, and identify cost savings and efficiency improvement opportunities.
-Maintain... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
