Facilities And Technology Director

About the Job

FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

School of Nursing

Job Code 9742OS

Position Overview:

The Facilities and Technology Director is responsible for all aspects of facility operations and planning for the School of Nursing (SoN) on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses of the University of Minnesota. This includes classrooms, conference rooms, faculty and staff offices, instructional clinical simulation laboratories, and common areas. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer, works closely with the Dean and Executive Council, and interacts with all levels of the SoN organization and with facilities and technology professionals across the University. It requires excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, attention to detail and timely follow through. The Facilities and Technology Director supervises the Senior Facilities Coordinator and multiple undergraduate student employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision (35%)

• Senior Facilities Coordinator

• Undergraduate Student Employees

• Screen, interview, select, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate

• Manage user support and assistance for classroom and conference room audio-visual (AV) technology systems

• University Maintenance, Cleaning and Trades

• Request service level agreements, work orders, etc.

• Ensure work is properly completed as scheduled

• External Vendors

• Develop/determine specifications

• Identify vendors

• Request quotations

• Work with SoN Business Office for purchase orders, contracts, etc.

• Ensure goods are received in working order and services are properly completed

as scheduled

Facilities Operations and Planning (35%)

• Serve as Primary Building Contact (PBC) for Weaver-Densford Hall and Primary Department Facility Representative (DFR) for the SoN in the University Services

Facilities Management Facility Roles Program

• Serve as SoN Emergency Coordinator

• Manage SoN use of TRIRIGA enterprise asset management system, including building and room Ucard and key access, space management, and key and computer inventories

• Plan, coordinate and oversee improvements, renovations and maintenance of offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and other spaces.

• Plan and prepare annual operating, equipment and project budgets

• Coordinate assignment of offices and other spaces in partnership with the Chief Administrative Officer

• Oversee operations of the Bentson Healthy Communities Innovation Center in partnership with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs

• Ensure all facilities-related documents are kept current, including the SoN intranet, building emergency plans, instructions for using classroom and conference room AV

systems, etc.

Technology Management and Support (30%)

• Classroom and conference room AV technology systems user support and assistance

• Train undergraduate student employees to operate and troubleshoot AV systems in SoN and Health Sciences Education Center (HSEC) classrooms and

conference rooms

• Manage student employees and Senior Facilities Coordinator to provide support and assistance to faculty and other users of AV systems in coordination with

Health Sciences Classroom Services and SoN Course Scheduler; provide backup support when needed

• Clinical simulation technology

• Virtual reality including headsets

• Manikins

• Video capture system in the Bentson Center; record and edit simulation events

• Computer device management

• Manage SoN computers - procure and distribute both new and recycled computers

• Manage the computer replacement cycle

• Recommend changes and/or improvements to equipment as needed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of eight years' progressive experience managing facility operations and planning in a large, complex organization

• Experience managing people including screening, interviewing and selecting applicants; and planning, directing and evaluating the work of supervisees

• Experience managing audio-visual (AV) technology systems and user support

• Proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Drive) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Strong oral and written communication, organization, and prioritization skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of medical simulation technology used in instructional clinical simulation laboratories

• Experience working in facilities management at the University of Minnesota; given understanding of best practices is able to recommend capital and process improvements

to SoN

• Experience working in facilities management in an academic health science setting

About the Department

Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing.

The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020.

The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

• University HSA contributions

• Disability and employer-paid life insurance

• Employee wellbeing program

• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

• Financial counseling services

• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).