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Texas A&M University · 4 hours ago

Assistant Director, Operations & Events

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$6,302/mo - $6,302/mo

6+ years exp

Texas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to enriching the learning and working environment. The Assistant Director of Operations and Events will oversee residence life buildings and spaces, manage operational services, and supervise staff, ensuring optimal care and service for residential facilities and events.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for management and supervision of the Program Coordinator (PC) staff

Supports PCs in supervision and management of the student staff

Provide training and development opportunities as needed for full-time staff

Assists in the support of training and development opportunities for student staff

Provide day-to-day support for a portfolio of residence life facilities, including building prep, building walkthroughs, and assisting with O&E tasks

Work with the PCs to manage the day-to-day operation of all facilities related issues in the residence halls

Address safety/risk management issues as they arise

Liaison with facilities management, SSC Services for Education, and others to support building operations and ensure resident facilities are well maintained

Submits work orders on behalf of the department

Provide updates to residents and live in staff regarding status of work orders and other facilities related issues by communicating relevant information to stakeholders (parents, students, staff) as needed regarding facility conditions, work status, work order tracking, etc

Work to ensure building readiness, timely completion of work orders, and other logistical needs of the residence halls

Work with live in staff, SSC, facilities management and others to ensure a well maintained and positive living environment for students

Assist with the oversight, preparation, and coordination of building usage for summer ops. Opening/closing, interim housing, etc

Support supervisor in the management of the O&E unit

Assume leadership when Associate Director is not present

Works collaboratively with others to support staff and students

Effectively collaborates with internal and external stakeholder to follow-up on concerns

Qualification

Facilities managementBudget managementLeadershipRenovation managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsPolicy developmentCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsCollaborationDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Six years of progressive management experience. Prior experience in facilities management, working with contracted service providers, and direct supervision of full-time staff. This role requires proven leadership capability in managing people, operations, and vendor relationships

Class C Driver License

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proven organization and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment

Strong planning and organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to multitask

Must be able to work independently, make decisions and exercise discretion

Experience in developing policies, procedures, and operational guidelines

These duties include ability to climb stairs, use a video display terminal, talk and hear, and travel from building to building

These duties will require the ability to sit, talk, hear, see, bend/stoop, climb, kneel/squat, and ability to move light, medium or heavy objects up to 50 pounds without assistance

Preferred

6 years of administrative experience in residence life

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field

Demonstrated budget development, monitoring, and fiscal management experience

Renovation and construction management experience with a residential or facilities environment

Knowledge of facilities operations, maintenance coordination, and space management

Strong ability to collaborate with campus partners, facilities teams, and external stakeholders

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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