Associate Director Housing & Dining Facilities and Operations
Rutgers University-Newark
Application
Details
Posted: 12-Sep-23
Location: Newark, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
CASP Certification:
Not Applicable
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
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or Operations Management or related field, and min. of 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 other degree concentration.
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
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 renov...ations, 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
