Account/Position No.:   40312/551040                     Level 13

Position Title:  Associate Director for Housing Facilities

Department:    Facilities Management

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values.  An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;

RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;

DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;

EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;

EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and

COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Function of Position

Responsible to the Director of Housing and Residence Life and Associate Vice President for Facilities Management for coordinating and supervising all housing operations relating to physical facilities including working with physical plant, on-site contractors, and housing staff to insure adequate maintenance, housekeeping, safety and security, and equipment for all student residence halls, Buc Ridge, and Buccaneer Village; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

-      Prepares requests for proposals, facility plans, departmental requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment and requisitions for contract maintenanceand renovations.

-      Assists the Director/Associate Vice President in administration, management, staff development planning and implementation and five-year plans and budget preparation.

-      Administers all contracts for maintenance performed by outside contractors.

-      Works to resolve resident/parent complaints and concerns related to facilities.

-      Controls all inventory and operates a storage facility which contains all supplies and equipment for use in housing facilities.

-      Coordinates and oversees safety policies in the residence halls/apartments in conjunction with the Health and Safety Officer and the Fire Prevention Manager.

-   Provides the daily supervision for maintenance and custodial staff assigned to any housing facility.

Secondary Functions

-        Researches and writes specifications for equipment purchases, renovations, new construction, etc.

-        Oversees the upgrading of all facilities to include compliance with ADA.

-        Represents the Director/Associate Vice President on all matters relating to physical facilities pertaining to housing in his/her absence.

-        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

-        Knowledge of basic housing administration.

-        Knowledge of housing and university policies and procedures.

-        Knowledge of general maintenance procedures.

-        Knowledge of physical facilities including HVAC systems, fire systems, roofs, and electrical and plumbing systems.

-        Knowledge of crisis intervention procedures.

-        Knowledge of security and safety procedures.

-        Knowledge of computers and software packages.

-        Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

-        Ability to analyze and prepare budgets and financial plans.

-        Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly.

-        Ability to develop and maintain an inventory control system.

-        Ability to effectively counsel residents.

-        Ability to collect data and make decisions.

-        Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others.

-        Ability to read and interpret building blueprints.

-        Ability to coordinate work with outside contractors.

Supervision Given and Received

Performs under general supervision.  Determines own methods of performing assigned work.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; degree related to facilities management, construction, custodial and/or project management preferred; five to seven years experience in the administration of building maintenance, construction, custodial and/or project management required; and three years of full-time experience supervising employees required.