Job Description
Job Description
Director of Campus Operations San Francisco Bay University
Category: Staff
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Director
Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
About San Francisco Bay University: San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Director of Campus Operations SFBU's mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize students' needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
We encourage you to learn more about SFBU by reviewing our strategic plan at -plan.
Position Overview: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Campus Operations provides strategic leadership for providing the highest quality physical environment for San Francisco Bay University to carry out its educational mission. The key responsibilities include: (1) property management, (2) long-term capital planning; (3) facilities operations; (4) campus safety, security, and emergency, (5) other auxiliary operations including student housing, online bookstore, and grab and go dining. The Director of Campus Operations supervises direct reports who manage facilities operations, safety and emergency operations, and auxiliary operations. Additionally, the Director oversees an operating budget of approximately $4M and a capital budget of $3M. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Property Management
- Oversee the activities of third-party property managers, including lease and sales negotiations, as well as the maintenance and operational integrity of all managed properties.
- Evaluate the return on investment of all university-owned property and recommend actions to optimize the value for the university.
- Capital Planning and Projects
- Co-lead the campus master planning process; implement systems to manage workflow, assets, and capital projects effectively.
- Provide leadership and technical expertise in long-range project planning, design, and construction; landscape planning; and maintenance and repair operations.
- Manage contractors and vendors associated with facilities development and operations. Oversee the implementation and documentation of the University plans, historic facilities records, and archives.
- Serve as the point of contact with appropriate city and county staff, agencies, commissions, and committees involved with approval, permitting and inspections of campus facilities.
- Provide leadership on the implementation of federal regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) construction and building accommodation requirements, and CalOSHA and Fed-OSHA Industrial Safety orders.
- Facilities Operations
- Oversee daily repair and maintenance of existing university-owned and controlled facilities.
- Develop and implement a capital improvement and deferred maintenance program, including oversight of the renewal and replacement of facility and utility projects across their lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, and keep updated to any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
- Create and maintain regulatory programs and submit required reports and data to federal, state, and local agencies.
- Ensure that environmental policy and procedure manuals are available and updated at all times.
- Campus Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (outsourced)
- Administer the Clery Act and serve as the Clery compliance officer.
- Ensure a safe working environment that complies with regulatory guidance.
- Develop and assess safety and emergency plans in line with current regulations.
- Provide leadership for a comprehensive safety strategy, security operation, and emergency response plan for the campus.
- Auxiliary Operations
- Manage auxiliary functions, including current student housing operations, online bookstore, and grab-and-go dining operations.
- Ensures proper collaboration with facilities operations and residential community coordination
- Resource ManagementSupervises X staff
- Manages all facilities operations and capital budgets.
Minimum Qualifications: - A bachelor's degree is required in facilities management, engineering, property management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of demonstrated success in senior-level facilities management with an emphasis on quality service, responsiveness, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience, managing and coaching team members.
- Experience managing major construction and renovation projects effectively.
- Experience working with oversight committees and local/state authorities.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in a related field.
- 5+ years directing and supervising maintenance and operations in an institutional, preferably educational environment.
- Advanced written and presentation skills.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in California.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Working knowledge of all facets of major facilities planning, construction, and maintenance operations, including HVAC, electrical, and utility systems, utilizing computerized equipment.
- Demonstrated success managing budgets.
- Track record of managing million-dollar capital projects on time and within budget to clients' satisfaction.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of city, state, and federal regulations relating to building design maintenance and construction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety planning, security, and emergency planning and response.
- Working knowledge of auxiliary operations, ideally within an institution of higher education.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and manage teams to achieve department goals.
- Working knowledge of sustainability issues, standards, and energy efficiency best practices.
- Principles and practices of higher education organization and structures are preferred.
- Understand and demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of college students, faculty, and staff.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with property management functions such as assessing fair market value, negotiating leases, tenant relations, and work order management.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: - Exposure to weather fluctuations.
- Physical demands include lifting, bending, sitting, driving.
Application Process: NOTE: The supervisor/appointing authority will decide what makes the most sense in this section.
For full consideration, please submit:
- A completed application
- A resume and letter of interest (CV) that describes your experiences based on the stated responsibilities, leadership approach, and your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
- Names and contact information of 3 references.
This position description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
SFBU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: SFBU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. SFBU does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
In accordance with federal and state disability laws, San Francisco Bay University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or interview process, please contact SFBU Human Resources at hrmgr@sfbu.edu.
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