Art Institute of Chicago · 7 hours ago
Facilities Manager: Graduate and Post-Bac Studios
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.45/hr - $29.31/hr
2+ years expThe Art Institute of Chicago is a leading educational institution in the fine arts, dedicated to supporting its graduate and post-baccalaureate students. The Facilities Manager will provide administrative and facility management services, ensuring the operation and maintenance of the Graduate and Post-Bac studios, while also responding to the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Manage facility operations on a day-to-day basis. Coordinate with engineering, housekeeping, IRFM partners, and outside contractors to address facilities needs and improvements. Manage work orders including supply needs, cleaning, maintenance, repair, moving, event setup, furniture, and audiovisual. Oversee studio prep and maintenance with regard to move-in and move-out activities. Work closely with Assistant Directors and IRFM partners to coordinate and prepare for large-scale facility improvement projects
Support the Assistant Director with all aspects of planning and implementation of studio assignments, space lotteries, critique weeks, and open studio night. Establish a shared vision and carry out all assigned tasks. Consistently communicate with Assistant Director, students, Dean’s Office, and IRFM partners to ensure success
Provide quality customer service to students, faculty, and staff. Interface with Graduate and Post-Bac student population regarding questions, concerns, or comments. Assist students with navigating studio use and connecting to resources. Assist students in facilitating special projects. Act a liaison to appropriate departments and resources (Dean’s Office, IRFM partners, EHS, Student Affairs, etc). Enforce studio lease agreement
Manage the creation, installation, maintenance, and repair of wayfinding and other communication signage (safety, construction, etc). Maintain inventory of studio resources. Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and supply of both new and existing furniture resources. Manage sustainable waste programs such as e-cycling and surplus collection within studio facilities
Supervise a staff of 6-10 student employees. Manage the hiring, scheduling, and termination of student employee staff. Provide training and leadership to student employees in the delivery of all services and resources. Identify and develop individual skills, and learning outcomes for each employee. Collaborate with Assistant Director and IRFM partners to develop and deliver policies, training materials, and procedures such as the student employment handbook, student employee orientation, etc
Support Assistant Director in coordinating purchasing and contracting as it pertains to the delivery of services and resources, and the improvement, maintenance, and repair of department facilities. Reconcile budgets and develop projections for future operating and capital improvements
Work with Environmental Health and Safety regarding the proper management of hazardous materials. Perform classroom and graduate studio inspections to ensure safety and regulation compliance. Teach and enforce safe practices regarding tools, materials, room use, art-making and installation, and moving and storing of equipment and furniture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
2-5 years experience in the classroom, facilities, and/or academic support services in higher education
2-5 years of supervisory experience
Must have strong mechanical skills including basic carpentry and power tools
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with office software including Word, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, work order and database systems
Ability to lift 50 lbs and complete a respirator certification
Company
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago collects, preserves, and interprets works of art, representing the world’s diverse artistic traditions.
1001-5000 employees
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