Columbia University
Position Summary
Reporting to the Dean, the Director of Operations is responsible for the integrity of all physical spaces occupied by the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). The Director oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of GSAPP's facilities including but not limited to planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of GSAPP buildings and grounds; maintaining visual displays and appearance of GSAPP common/public spaces; serving as GSAPP's representative on University Morningside Space Coordinating Committee; ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines; preparing and managing maintenance and construction project budgets; ensuring optimal utilization of GSAPP spaces and related resources as well as setting policy for building usage; and serves as the contact person for approximately 750 students and 300 full and part-time faculties on space related issues. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities (30%) Leads, organizes, manages, and supervises all GSAPP maintenance and custodial operations in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures. Review and evaluate ongoing facility maintenance, design, and construction, and custodial programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and suitability to current conditions.
(20%) Develops and implements a multi-year comprehensive capital and maintenance plan that is both corrective and preventative for the upkeep of all GSAPP facilities, grounds, and the major facilities systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, environmental, and structural). Recommends to the Dean facility improvement and modernization to improve the systems, equipment, and facilities.
(10%) Provides an efficient work order system for the repairs of GSAPP facilities and equipment that ensures that all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion, and provides regular work order status reports to the Dean.
(10%) Establishes GSAPP policies and procedures in collaboration with Associate Deans for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to maintain the established and ongoing activities of the facilities operations and new projects.
(10%) Responsible for the allocation of space, furniture, and other physical resources, and assists in the resolution of associated conflicts. Maintains GSAPP's inventory of furniture and machines and oversees delivery, storage, and deployment of these resources; works with IT Director to manage the inventory of computers, AV, and other digital equipment.
(20%) Work with the Associate Deans in support of GSAPP functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientations, conferences, welcome events/luncheons, End of Year Show, graduation, career services events, and alumni programming. This includes confirming code compliance with proposed installations, best practice construction techniques, and approval from various University Offices as needed.
(10%) Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree required. A minimum of 5-7 years of related and supervisory experience in an institution of higher learning is required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
The ability to supervise, motivate, and organize diverse groups of people is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree desirable.
Experience in an architecture or construction setting preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Reporting to the Dean, the Director of Operations is responsible for the integrity of all physical spaces occupied by the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (GSAPP). The Director oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of GSAPP's facilities including but not limited to planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of GSAPP buildings and grounds; maintaining visual displays and appearance of GSAPP common/public spaces; serving as GSAPP's representative on University Morningside Space Coordinating Committee; ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines; preparing and managing maintenance and construction project budgets; ensuring optimal utilization of GSAPP spaces and related resources as well as setting policy for building usage; and serves as the contact person for approximately 750 students and 300 full and part-time faculties on space related issues. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities (30%) Leads, organizes, manages, and supervises all GSAPP maintenance and custodial operations in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures. Review and evaluate ongoing facility maintenance, design, and construction, and custodial programs for efficiency, effectiveness, and suitability to current conditions.
(20%) Develops and implements a multi-year comprehensive capital and maintenance plan that is both corrective and preventative for the upkeep of all GSAPP facilities, grounds, and the major facilities systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, environmental, and structural). Recommends to the Dean facility improvement and modernization to improve the systems, equipment, and facilities.
(10%) Provides an efficient work order system for the repairs of GSAPP facilities and equipment that ensures that all maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely fashion, and provides regular work order status reports to the Dean.
(10%) Establishes GSAPP policies and procedures in collaboration with Associate Deans for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to maintain the established and ongoing activities of the facilities operations and new projects.
(10%) Responsible for the allocation of space, furniture, and other physical resources, and assists in the resolution of associated conflicts. Maintains GSAPP's inventory of furniture and machines and oversees delivery, storage, and deployment of these resources; works with IT Director to manage the inventory of computers, AV, and other digital equipment.
(20%) Work with the Associate Deans in support of GSAPP functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientations, conferences, welcome events/luncheons, End of Year Show, graduation, career services events, and alumni programming. This includes confirming code compliance with proposed installations, best practice construction techniques, and approval from various University Offices as needed.
(10%) Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree required. A minimum of 5-7 years of related and supervisory experience in an institution of higher learning is required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
The ability to supervise, motivate, and organize diverse groups of people is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Master\'s degree desirable.
Experience in an architecture or construction setting preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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