Job No: 530117; 2/16/2024 - Revised
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - BUILDING OPERATIONS

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities Services, and working in collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction, the Assistant Director, Building Operations for Facilities Services, performs managerial functions involving decisions and actions related to the administration of the preventative maintenance and operations program for Cal State LA, which involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of state and non-state university buildings and structures. The Assistant Director, Building Operations oversees the implementation of select projects under the campus Minor Capital Outlay program. Through periodic and comprehensive evaluation of program goals and objectives, the incumbent supports efforts to substantially reduce operating costs without impairing overall campus support. Together with supervisory management, the incumbent resolves differences regarding scheduling, priorities of work to be accomplished, and administers personnel activities within Facilities Services. The incumbent manages the development of project scopes of work, project budgets, and bid documents, reviews contracts, advises on best practices, and manages a team of project managers to support the budgeting, implementation, inspection, and closeout of projects, which typically includes remodels, upgrades, emergency repairs and utility improvements campus wide.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction, business or public administration, or a related field. Certified Educational Facilities Professional or willingness to enroll in the program within one year of hire. Five years of experience supervising the daily operations, maintenance and coordination of repair, alteration, and renovation of structures in an industrial/commercial/educational environment. Must possess excellent knowledge on developing/training trade employees. Must be computer literate and familiar with MS Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload. Demonstrated ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Professional working experience within a labor union environment.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $4583 -$14,713/monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary Range ($11,250 - $11,667/monthly) A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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