At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead housing maintenance programs and manage a dynamic team to ensure student satisfaction.
- Company: Join Temple University, a vibrant community dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy full medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition remission for you and your family.
- Other info: 100% on-site role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in facilities management required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
Temple University's Housing: Maintenance Administration Department is searching for an Associate Director, Housing Facilities. As part of the Temple family you will have access to the following benefits:
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Housing Facilities, the Associate Director of Housing Facilities serves as a member of University Housing and Residential Life's (UHRL) leadership team and is responsible for the management and execution of a comprehensive housing maintenance program for the University's residence halls and residential dining halls. These facilities are in use and operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and serve a wide audience of stakeholders consisting of students and their families, University administration, and conference groups and guests.
The Housing Facilities team provides building maintenance and repair services, coordinates inspections and certifications of building safety and security systems and technologies, oversees and coordinates renovation and reconstruction projects, and provides cleaning services throughout the residence halls. The Associate Director role serves as an advisor and support to the Director of Housing Facilities in these responsibilities and leads the team in the Director's absence to continue the activities of the department and its staff.
The Associate Director facilitates the planning and management of daily, preventative, and deferred maintenance projects, ensures the completion of scheduled inspections, and provides direction, support, and expertise to the senior management team for all components of Maintenance Operations. The Associate Director directly supervises the unionized skilled trade mechanics and a full-time Assistant Director of Maintenance Operations, and has indirect supervision of the unionized service mechanic team.
The role also includes responsibilities in department functions such as emergency and crisis management, inventory management, procurement of supplies and materials, and vendor/contractor management. The Associate Director serves as the senior member of the University Housing Department of Motor Vehicles background check; Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check. Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening. This position is 100% On-Site.
Required Education And Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- At least five (5) years of progressive experience in student housing/multi-family facilities maintenance/construction management required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Education And Experience:
- Experience developing and implementing maintenance plans, preventive maintenance programs, facility standards, sustainability, emergency preparedness, and building a strong customer service culture.
Required Skills And Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills, including an ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Experience supervising in a union work environment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, developing, mentoring, and motivating a diverse team.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including an ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, parents, and staff.
- Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania Building.
Associate Director, Housing Facilities employer: Temple University
Temple University is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents, Temple fosters a supportive work culture that values education and personal development. The Associate Director role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a vibrant university setting, ensuring impactful contributions to the student experience while enjoying a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
