Associate Director of Facilities

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Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application process by 9/23/26; however, screening will continue until the position is filled.

Position Summary

Supervised by the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and directing the following functions within University Housing: 1) security systems and access control, 2) security (patrol), 3) project coordination and 4) engineering. University Housing facilities oversees the operations of 23 residence halls, 20 apartment buildings, four Greek Houses and other facilities dispersed throughout the UGA main and health science campuses.

This position shall aid in the development and vision of team and efficiency improvements that will better serve over 9,000 residents. This includes training and providing career growth to staff and ensuring the residential facilities support a proper experience as outlined within the departmental mission. This position ensures the alignment of departmental security philosophies with solutions within the built environment and personnel adoption of supporting procedures and practices. This position serves as a member of the department’s Management Team.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s degree and seven years of progressively responsible experience in a related field. Significant leadership and operational experience gained through military service or other structured organizations will be considered.
• Extensive experience in the development and execution of facilities related project management.
• Experience with the collegiate residential experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

(20%) Security systems and access control

• Supervise the security systems and access control manager and five indirect reports (two security systems integrators, two locksmiths, and one access control coordinator).
• Aligns the functions of security systems with departmental philosophy, policy and vision. Coordinates efforts to develop and implement departmental vision of security and related systems integration, support and oversight.
• Aids in the development of work standards and standard operating procedures that support the overall expected image of University Housing. Provides leadership and direction to ensure security systems and access control are maintained in a manner supporting the mission and purpose.
• Acquires and applies general and thorough knowledge of the condition of security systems to ensure the manager and subsequent reports are effectively directed and supported. Ensure adopted physical security solutions are provided proper oversite from cradle to grave.

(20%) Security

• Supervise and provide strategic leadership and oversight to the security manager and subsequent staff (three sr. security guards and twelve security guards).
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, university policies, departmental policies with the general practices and procedures of security.
• Aligns the functions of security patrol with departmental philosophy, policy and vision. Coordinates efforts to develop and implement departmental vision of security and related systems integration, support and oversight.
• Ensure prompt and effective responses to student contacts. Ensure record of contacts remain in compliance with policy.
• Ensure security staff are properly trained in both procedures, adopted industry practices and conform to the overall departmental mission.

(20%) Supervision

• Actively promote and participate in the development, retention & engagement of each staff member.
• Direct and advise recruiting and hiring strategies within each area of responsibility.
• Responsible for employee relations, staffing plans, communication and compliance with organization policies and procedures.

(15%) Project coordination

• Supervise and provide strategic leadership and oversight to the projects manager and subsequent reports (four project coordinators and one project support specialist).
• Represent University Housing with campus partners such as the Office of University Architects, Facilities Management Division and Procurement on projects utilizing contract authority.
• Aid in the development and coordination of the departmental facilities renew plans.
• Compile and present strategic facilities improvement plans with core departmental, divisional and university administrators.
• Ensure adoption of procedures and practices that support departmental visibility of proposed and approved projects.
• Ensure project staff are prepared and remain capable in their field of work.

(15%) Facilities Engineering

• Supervise and provide strategic oversight of the Facilities Engineer and subsequent staff (two full-time engineers and student engineering staff).
• Ensure asset management strategies support the mission of the department. Coordinate efforts to establish multi-year plans for asset renewal with departmental leadership.
• Ensure the completion of engineering related tasks meet the department’s needs and leadership expectations.
• Ensure the development and implementation of asset renewal plans. Present findings to departmental, divisional and university administrators.
• Provide strategic oversight of technology adoption as pertains to the management of facilities.

(10%) Administrative support and other duties

• Participate in the annual Plant Fund planning for expenditures necessary to accomplish the goals of this position.
• Ensure charges and expenditures from the Housing Facilities accounts are appropriate and accurate.
• Align the practices of each function with associated departmental philosophies. Aid in the continued development of philosophy and adopted practices.
• Perform related work as required based on duties consistent with the purpose of the position.

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