About VCU
At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery. These are the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.
About the Division of Student Affairs
Through our programs, services, and facilities, the Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) champions holistic student development by fostering inclusive communities and providing dynamic, integrative learning experiences that prepare our students to be thoughtfully engaged contributors to the global community.
We believe all people are capable of great things. Complete alignment with all criteria is UNCOMMON, and we welcome interested candidates to apply and share their unique experiences and perspectives with us.
The selected candidate will find opportunities for professional growth and will play a significant role in shaping the future of the Division of Student Affairs(DSA), addressing the diverse needs of Virginia Commonwealth University's students. DSA is dedicated to fostering the growth and potential of its employees and is committed to building work environments that are equitable and representative. Studies indicate that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often apply only to roles where they meet all listed qualifications. However, job descriptions are aspirational; no applicant fulfills every requirement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. DSA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply, including but not limited to people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, immigrants, members of the LGBTQIA community, veterans, and those from low-income or working-class backgrounds.
University Slotting 17911Y/Administrator FM 1, State Role Code19223
Typical Duties

• Serve as the Fire and Safety Liaison with Risk Management. Coordinate and escort the State Fire Marshal while inspecting Residence Halls.
• Serves as a department liaison with multiple stakeholders.
• Auditing Work Orders that are requested by staff and students and identifying trends of building issues
• Budgeting concerning Work Orders
• Auditing Work Orders for trends/patterns
• Manage smaller projects (painting common areas, common area refurbishing)
• Create and manage Inventory Tracking (implementing a common area furniture plan/Tracking)
• Tracking of storage space and space management for the department
• Assisting with day-to-day facilities, turnover, and summer projects
• Access Control for the department and other stakeholders
• Other Tasks as Assigned

Typical Education and Experience

• Demonstrated ability in the integrated logistical planning of facilities-related projects.
• Skills in planning and coordinating complex assignments and projects across multiple
  organizational units.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents both orally and in writing,
  including the delivery of presentations.
• Proficiency in Office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred

• Master’s in Higher education/Student Affairs, Project Management
• Experience working in Higher education or Residence Hall environment
• Experience in Work Order management systems
• Experience with Fire and Safety