University Centers: Building Operations Manager

Position: The Building Operations Manager is responsible for leading the flow of operations for University Centers spaces and includes, but is not limited to, oversight of building facilities, equipment and technology, LTS/IT software infrastructures, some contractual food service operations and event production operations. This position serves in a coordinating and liaison role with Facilities, LTS/IT, Purchasing, University Police, Blugold Central, Blugold Dining/Sodexo, alongside many outside vendors. Coordinating functions include: all contracted building, equipment and inventory needs, work orders and preventative maintenance; scheduled and unscheduled food service equipment, furniture and flooring replacement; small and large capital improvement projects; vehicle maintenance and training; and responding to many key functions to ensure smooth operations.  The Building Operations Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Event Production.

Primary functions

• Responsible for upholding the University Mission through dedicated job performance and service excellence with a commitment to holistic student development
• Exhibits behaviors that properly represent the University's mission, vision and values including, but not limited to, taking substantive measures to create and maintain an inclusive environment free of bias, leading and communicating in a way that champions diversity, and creating inclusive awareness for greater understanding of diversity

Primary responsibilities

• Oversees and initiates the timely flow of operations for University Centers spaces, buildings, services, and equipment including the Davies Center, Hilltop and Schofield Auditorium
• Maintains a plan to upkeep aesthetics and beautification of inside and outside spaces to contribute to recruitment, retention and student satisfaction
• Builds and maintains relationships with campus stakeholders and outside vendors, with regular and annual communication, to coordinate all operations projects are completed from concept to completion
• Ensures spaces, buildings, services, and equipment are operating properly.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance, repair and replacement for all spaces, buildings, services, and equipment needs
• Develops a process to track and inspect spaces, buildings, services, and equipment for repair and replacement needs; initiates and coordinates work orders; schedules on-going, annual and emergency service cycles
• Follows and understands purchasing requirements for equipment and services
• Serves as backup for Blugold Dining/Sodexo equipment purchases and maintenance needs
• Responsible for coordinating building hour postings several times throughout the year
• Oversees the administration of the key watcher program
• Coordinates needs for fleet vehicles including maintenance and repair, mileage logs and charges; responsible for coordinating ongoing CVTC truck training for student employees
• Budgets and monitors costs involved with services including waste services, recycling management and maintenance groups

Miscellaneous    

• Represent University Centers on University-wide committees, task forces and working groups as appropriate
• Attend and participate in university functions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate's Degree plus 2 years of professional experience in Operations Management
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee flow of operations
• Knowledge and experience with purchasing protocol and inventory management
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of professional experience in Operations Management
• Knowledge and experience in the use of EMS (Event Management Software)
• Understanding of the importance of operating within state policies and procedures
• History of supporting and active understanding of campus EDI initiatives

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the University Centers: Building Operations Manager position (Job ID # 21063) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Tyler Edmondson; edmondtm@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by July 29, 2024.  However, screening may continue until position is filled.

The University reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.