Senior Building Administrator, Penn Arts & Sciences

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of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This
historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12
highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s
distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with
the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working
environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of
educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide
variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive
benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a
wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and
resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Senior Building Administrator, Penn Arts & Sciences

Job
Profile Title

Building Administrator Senior

Job Description Summary

The Senior Building
Administrator manages the daily operations of assigned academic and research facilities, coordinating maintenance, safety, security, and
building services while serving as the primary point of contact for occupants, University partners, and external vendors.

Job
Description

The School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) Facilities Planning & Operations Department provides services in project
coordination, building administration, and operational services to the various departments within all School of Arts and Sciences buildings
and spaces, both on and off campus.

Specifically, Building Administrators serve as the primary liaison between SAS faculty and
staff, SAS Facilities, central University Facilities Services, Public Safety, Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS), University Lab
Animal Resources (ULAR), and VPUL classrooms. Building Administrators direct and instruct their Building Service Mechanics in their daily
work.

Responsibilities:

Supervise, coordinate & administer operations (including maintenance, repair, renovation,
housekeeping, safety, and security) in assigned buildings, which may include an animal research facility and surrounding grounds to ensure
optimum delivery. Serve as the liaison between building occupants, all University Departments, and outside vendors responsible for building
operations. Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and implement solutions to problems and emergencies. Supervise service mechanics and four
assigned building service assistants. Monitor Housekeeping supervision. Prioritize building needs. Coordinate utility shutdowns and
emergency drills. Coordinate special events. Maintain on-call status in case of utility shutdowns, emergencies, service requests, or
investigations in assigned buildings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree & 3-5 years’ experience, or equivalent
  combination of education & experience is required
• Experience in an academic setting preferred
• Experience in lab-based
  environment preferred
• Computer experience preferred including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, calendar &
  E-mail
• Demonstrated understanding of technical aspect of planning for operating & maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical &
  structural systems & housekeeping services of large & complex buildings
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  required
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, work cooperatively & instruct others
• Ability to interact with diverse
  community
• Accurate & prompt record keeping & attention to problems required, with appropriate follow-up
• Must be highly
  organized & able to prioritize
• The position involves frequent walking, including walking for extended periods of time indoors or
  outdoors.
• The position requires the ability to climb stairs or ladders.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be
  able to work occasional weekend and/or evening hours based on business needs.
• This position requires on-site presence for at least
  75% of the time.

Job Location – City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department /
School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$65,628.00 – $80,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary
offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of
the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at
Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity
employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under
applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional
job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University
Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral
  health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
  accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s
  exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children
  are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you
  save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
  Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
  substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
  affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care
  Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care
  insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you
  apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family
  members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is
  committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide
  variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and
  Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
  professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University
  resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit
  our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music
  or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn
  community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for
  free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals
  for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships
  to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors,
  cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
  creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of
  non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for
  eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home
  improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
  adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more,
please visit: https://www.hr.upenn
.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity
employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under
applicable federal, state, or local law.

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