The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Facilities Associate Program Director.
Applications will be accepted until 4/10/2023.
Notre Dame researchers do amazing things! Their highest aim is to do good in the world to heal, unify and enlighten. Can you imagine how the physical environment and related elements can positively impact the productivity and viability of research? Are you eager to help our researchers accomplish their greatest ambitions through the use of research space? Do you get energy from meeting customer needs? If yes, we want you to join us.
Notre Dame Research (NDR) Facilities Management's mission is to establish, operate and manage research resources and facilities that are flexible, supportive, and conducive to advancing the University's mission.
Notre Dame has grown research expenditures by more than 150% since 2006. Our research occurs across the campus and across areas that include cancer, environmental change, global health, and more. Notre Dame researchers innovate in the field, on the bench, or at the policy table. This is where you make a difference!
As Facilities Associate Program Director (FAPD), your primary responsibilities are for McCourtney Hall. As the founding facility of the interdisciplinary science and engineering research complex on the east side of campus, McCourtney Hall is a 220,000 square foot research building that houses faculty members and their research teams from two colleges and four departments. The second building in the East Campus Research Complex (ECRC) is currently under construction and will add to our world-class interdisciplinary research facilities footprint.
As the FAPD, your responsibilities will include the following.
Lead the shipping and receiving process for McCourtney Hall and next building in the ECRC, including managing and planning resource assignments and developing processes. This includes receiving shipments from central receiving, general services, UPS, Amazon, FedEx, and others. The process must ensure accurate, transparent and timely delivery of packages (many of which are hazardous or sensitive). Manage the loading dock area ensuring the area is clean and safe for deliveries. Operate and train others in the shipping and receiving software to ensure accurate data, reporting and tracking of all shipments/deliveries. It is expected this position will lead, manage, hire, coordinate and train the other staff and student workers to assist with the shipping and receiving processes.
Lead the technical inventories, repairs and maintenance of McCourtney Hall and the next building in the ECRC. Lead building walk-throughs to capture repair and maintenance items, determine next steps and follow through on work orders.
Manage and supervise a cohort of student and temporary employees to assist with the duties and responsibilities. Responsible for ensuring the student and temporary staffing levels are appropriate to ensure the successful operation of McCourtney Hall and the next building in the ECRC for shipping and receiving, conference room and technology management, building support, event support and mail delivery.
Monitor supplies for printers and faculty suites. Sorts mail in faculty suites to the appropriate mail slots. (It is expected this position will manage student and temporary staff to successfully monitor supplies for printers and mail delivery.)
Serve as primary contact to coordinate building services activities such as cleanliness of kitchenettes, restrooms and common areas.
Partner with the other Facilities Associate Program Director, the Assistant Vice President for Research Operations, Risk Management and Safety, and the safety committee to ensure a culture of safety in NDR facilities.
Notre Dame Research is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity and ensures that members of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. We strive to achieve a culture of openness, autonomy, and belonging; making Notre Dame an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well with all levels of personnel. Ability to analyze and interpret institutional and external policies and regulations. Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills. Ability to work successfully in an environment with frequent interruptions. The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail and an ability to quickly learn new concepts and independently solve problems. Experience working in building management support. Must be capable of passing required safety trainings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications: Associates degree or higher level education. Experience working in a university setting. Familiarity with working with hazardous materials. Experience in shipping and receiving. An understanding of laboratory and research operations. Experience working in facilities support/operations for a research facility.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23880. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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