Assistant Director for Residential Facilities and Housing Operations

at University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware, United States

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Job No: 500995

PAY GRADE: 30E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Residence Life & Housing (RLH) plays a key role in furthering the strong residential character of the University of Delaware. RLH focuses on the campus residential as it relates to the student experience and belonging and ensures that programs and operations align with and support Divisional and institutional missions. The residential operation at UD is comprised of over 40 residence halls housing 7,000 students generating over $60 million in annual transactions and welcomes hundreds of visitors during the summer.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ongoing Maintenance and Yearly Projects

• Assess building interior conditions and make recommendations for approved annual budget expenditures for furnishings, flooring, and painting.
• Develop and maintain records of major and minor maintenance which impact future project decisions.
• Develop processes and provide training to all levels of staff for managing facility emergency issues resulting in displacement of students including actions, budget use, student/parent response, and FREAS follow up.

Facility Relocation Needs:

• Coordinate and execute Emergency Relocation protocol for students needing temporary housing due to unsafe facility conditions.
• Develops and implements the primary tracking tool of project timeline for emergency relocations including detailed information which is viewed by multiple staff members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Residence Life & Housing and residence hall students to resolve facility emergencies such as major equipment failure, floods, etc. Coordinate staff response to immediate student needs. Facilitate student relocation to available on-campus space or hotel opportunities when necessary. Serves as on-site responder and coordinator of communications with the various contractor and trades to remedy repairs. Directly engages with students/families on relocation concerns.

Housing Operations:

• Oversee and coordinate business continuity plans and annual risk assessment reporting to the Office of Risk Management. Liaison with Director of Risk Management on institutional responses for student damage claims caused by facility malfunctions or Environmental Health and Safety concerns.
• Provide direction for hall opening and closing, and break housing; supervise administrative assistants with corresponding responsibilities. Lead UDPD, Facilities, Grounds, Parking, Project Planning & Delivery, and other multiple institutional units in a coordinated residence hall early check-in, late stay, opening and closing efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, management or other related discipline and three years post graduate experience working with facility operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with focus on service to students.
• Flexible team player with focus on communication across departments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and exhibit strong organizational skills.
• Work in a higher education setting is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.

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