Associate Director Housing & Dining Facilities And Operations

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Director Housing & Dining Facilities and Operations Job Category Staff & Executive

• Student Affairs and Services Department Housing & Residence Life

• Nwk Overview Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an Associate Director Housing & Dining Facilities and Operations, Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Operations and Special Projects, responsible for the administration, implementation, quality and compliance of housing and dining facility operations, maintenance, and custodial services, and contracting.

This position will be responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Manages all service contracts and is responsible for compliance with building, fire, safety, and environmental codes

• Authorizes all contracting, approves payment, provides oversight and supervision, and final acceptance and commissioning of the functions of the above listed areas

• Works in collaboration with the Associate Vice Chancellor and his/her reporting team and other business units across the university, to develop housing and dining operations strategic planning and policy development and meets regularly with campus stakeholders and leadership to review and revise overall campus operations including the plans and budgets renovations, alterations, capital improvement projects and programs as required to support robust and thriving campus life experiences and an outstanding housing and dining operations program

• The Rutgers Newark housing program campus consists of 6 residence halls and two historic brownstones which house approximately 2,500 residential students per fall and spring semesters

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required)

FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 88210.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 111651.500 Annual Maximum Salary 135093.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in facilities administration, resource/office management, construction management, and/or project management. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership, management ability, creativity, flexibility and initiative are essential.

• Working knowledge of current NJ UCC, OSHA, ADA, and Right-to-Know regulations highly desirable

Certifications/Licenses

• Requires a valid New Jersey driver's license with two years driving experience and completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving course

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, plan, and integrate new ideas into existing processes/systems

• Familiar with developing procedures, guidelines, and policy into clear, concise, and user friendly formats. Excellent writing and report generation aptitude

• Demonstrated ability to estimate, read project blueprint and specifications, and to analyze and interpret data from engineering and facilities assessment reports

• Experience supervising trades, operations/facilities personnel, students and/or staff support employees is essential

• Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate / diagnose building system/s and performance.

• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and familiarity with other software applications (Access, MS Project, Primavera, etc.) relating to project and/or resource management

• Proficient oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Knowledge of building codes, construction, HVAC systems and underground utilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a residence hall environment is preferred.

• Bilingual preferred

• A State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Code Enforcement License is preferred but not required

Equipment Utilized

• Must be proficient with basic office equipment including PC, Copy machines, Cisco phones, mobile phones, etc.

• Must be proficient or able to develop proficiency with the following software packages: Microsoft Office, Blackboard, Maintenance software and basic web technology. May be required to learn additional programming depending upon changing needs of department.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to emergency situations. Respond to all mobile phone calls. Work to be completed in the office.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0684 Posting Open Date 03/22/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Ph.D.

• Do you have knowledge of current NJ UCC, OSHA, ADA, and Right-to-Know regulations?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of five (5) six years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in facilities administration, resource/office management, construction management, and/or project management? Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid driver's license and two years driving experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents