Are you a visionary leader with a passion for enhancing life on campus? Do you have a proven track record of strategic management and a commitment to excellence in providing exceptional service? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as the Senior Director of Campus Services at Scripps Research.

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century: https://100.scripps.edu/

POSITION TITLE:Senior Manager, Campus Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager of Campus Services will lead all aspects related to campus facilities and services across Scripps Research's multi-building, multi-site campus. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to enhance the overall campus experience.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of shepherding major campus initiatives, including departmental and broader organizational efforts. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Scripps community - which includes faculty, scientific and administration staff, graduate students, and visitors - has access to high-quality services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Vendor Management: Manage strategic relationships with external vendors and service providers, including cleaning companies, security firms, logistics providers, contractors, and maintenance Negotiate contracts, ensure service level agreements are met, and monitor vendor performance.
• Facilities and Amenities Management: Oversee the continuity and safety of all campus buildings, grounds, and facilities, and continually improve amenities to enhance employee and visitor on-campus .
• Budget Oversight: Develop and manage both the annual and long-range budgets for campus services, including operating expenses, capital projects, and equipment Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of campus services staff, including coordination with facilities technicians, custodial staff, security personnel, and administrative support Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, set performance goals, and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans and crisis management procedures to ensure the safety and security of campus occupants during adverse events such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, or security
• Sustainability Initiatives: Drive sustainability initiatives across campus, including energy conservation, waste reduction, and green building Identify opportunities to reduce the organization's environmental footprint and promote sustainable practices among campus stakeholders, while also ensuring positive ROI.
• Customer Service: Ensure a high level of customer service to all campus occupants. Address inquiries, concerns, and complaints well within agreed SLAs to enhance the overall campus experience.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, business administration, supply-chain management or a related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• 6 years of experience in facilities management or related field. Experience leading campus services teams in an academic and/or life sciences setting preferred.
• Proven leadership with a track record of building and managing highly collaborative and effective teams, as well as spearheading and shepherding organizational and/or process transformation.
• Proficiency with building systems and technology solutions, maintenance best practices, and regulatory compliance is required.
• Strategic mindset coupled with the ability to roll up sleeves and desire to continually improve the status quo.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization and ability to influence at all
• Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect.
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, at times on tight deadlines.
• Track record of building and developing high performing, diverse teams, with a commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency and integrity.
• This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

May include: Stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $114,450 to $137,340/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.