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About SUNY Oswego:
Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive university located in Central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. One of 13 comprehensive colleges and universities in the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system, SUNY Oswego is recognized nationally for its academic quality, focus on student success outcomes, and the growing diversity of its student body. Ranked among the top public master's-level universities in the 2023 "Top Regional Universities in the North" by U.S. News and World Report, SUNY Oswego is also recognized among Princeton Review's Best Regional Colleges in the Northeast - an honor bestowed on the SUNY Oswego every year since 2003.
Inspired by a shared commitment to excellence and the desire to transcend traditional higher education boundaries, SUNY Oswego provides a transformative experience to about 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university offers preeminent academic programs in the arts and sciences, business, communications, and teacher education, and its success is built on providing students outstanding educational experiences with attention to a liberal arts and sciences foundation, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities.
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Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.
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Job Description:
Description of Department: Facilities Services department is comprised of four integrated and allied departments. These are the Environmental Health and Safety Office, the Sustainability Office, the Facilities Management Department(s), and the Facilities Operations Department(s). The Department is made up of nearly 300 fulltime employees and an additional 50 to 100 seasonal employees with and yearly operating budget of $14.0m. This budget is primarily dedicated to the maintenance and repair of the University's existing buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, the Department oversees the University's annual Capital Renewal with an average annual investment of ~$30 million dollars.
Facilities Operations Management (FO) plays a vital role in supporting both the Department and University. FMO has a staff if nearly 200 full time and seasonal staff with and yearly operation budget of $7.0m is to ensure the general upkeep, maintenance, and renewal of the College's buildings, equipment, systems, parking lots, and surrounding environment in compliance with SUNY Oswego standards and applicable regulations. Additionally, the department supports all campus events.
The Facilities Services Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time Director of Facilities Operations
Posting Date: March 1, 2023
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: Salary Level (SL4), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
- Provides general direction and leadership for all aspects of departmental functions in order to maintain their efficient operation, including, custodial services, automotive repair/fleet management, receiving & mail services, and grounds maintenance.
- Assists in developing and managing the use of facilities renewal budgets and long-term planning of facility upgrades and replacements.
- Directs the use of a work order management system to provide service and repairs as well as routine, predictive and preventative maintenance. Provides oversite and direction in the development and preparation of performance and financial metrics.
- Maintains and nurtures effective communication and partnerships throughout the campus by conferring with business units and campus leadership on issues pertaining to the promotion and understanding of departmental functions.
- Develops and implements standards, policies and procedures to improve productivity and customer service.
- Works with allied maintenance units to ensure the efficient operation of all campus utilities, including central generation of high temperature hot water heating and chilled water for cooling and distribution through a campus tunnel system. Leads efforts for coordinating and communicating campus outages.
- Facilitates the operations and maintenance review of documents for new projects, ensuring compliance and best practices to optimize life cycle costs and efforts.
- Manages the operational response to unplanned urgent conditions such as on-campus and off-campus utility failures, weather conditions and other emergencies.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Administration/Management or allied discipline;
- Demonstrated knowledge and 7 or more years of job-related experience in operational management, human resources, or event management;
- Knowledge and experience in sustainable operations
- Knowledge of Federal and State human resource management laws and regulations;
- Five or more years of leading and supervising professional and classified staff;
- Experience managing budgets and training personnel;
- Experience working with shared leadership via cross-functional teams;
- Able to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays;
- Valid New York State Driver's license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree in Administration/Management or allied discipline
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail:
Allen Bradberry, Search Chair at allen.bradberry@oswego.edu
Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To Apply Submit:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications; please include experience with sustainability
- A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
- Resume or CV
- Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
- Contact information for three professional references
electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.
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