Director Of Facilities

Essential Duties

1.Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3.

Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6.

Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9.

Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12.

Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13.

Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:

Reporting to the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG) Deputy Director for Exhibitions, Collections and Facilities (DDECF), the Director of Facilities will provide strong guidance and direction for assigned capital projects, building systems management, facility management and general operations. With latitude for the exercise of professional judgment and overseeing a department of six full-time staff, the position will oversee and develop strategic initiatives in support of the programs, collection stewardship and operations of a world-class university museum and its portfolio of nine owned and leased facilities.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Extensive facilities, contract, project management experience. Knowledge of building management systems and facility/event service operations.

Knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, climate monitoring systems and experience in construction planning. Experience working in a university or museum environment with an emphasis on client services and stewardship of valuable collections.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.