Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Facility Coordinator II, Division of Research & Innovation at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a
premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich,
high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional
educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
Provide
facilities management administrative support and highly specialized skills for the physical operations and support services for a large
School, College or Division of the University to ensure the effective utilization of available facilities and to improve operational
efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Oversee and monitor the maintenance and repair of the physical facilities and services
to ensure established standards are maintained. Assess space requirements and inventory usage of occupied space and recommend and implement
changes in allocation.
May serve as technical liaison to facility researchers and students to identify and address unit needs and
provide recommendations regarding resource allocation and prioritization. Prepare and provide related reports and data as
requested.
Determine operational inventory and equipment needs. Coordinate purchasing activities, analyze needs, research products,
contact vendors for prices, create specifications and oversee the purchasing process to ensure appropriate selection, cost effectiveness and
prompt delivery of equipment and services.
Develop and maintain property control records to ensure all property and equipment usage
is handled in a responsible manner. Initiate calls for service for unit equipment and utilities. Review and approve all telecommunication
services within the School, College or Division.
May act as liaison to various departments, personnel and service groups to request
service, resolve problems and implement new and effective services. Attend meetings and participate in related programs and events. Provide
information on department facilities and activities.
May provide advice and instruction to students, faculty and researchers
regarding a technical specialty. Utilize specialized knowledge in the execution of highly technical skills to provide assistance units and
support with research and instructional activities. Design, fabricate, repair and maintain laboratory equipment.
Assist in special
projects which require long range planning, needs assessment and coordination of various departments, staff and outside groups in terms of
facilities, maintenance and renovation and sustaining physical operations. Assemble and direct the resources necessary to achieve goals set
by administrators.
Supervise and schedule work assignments for regular and part-time support staff. Train and instruct on policies
and procedures to accommodate School/College/Division services.
Perform related work as assigned.
This description is intended
to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not
be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or
in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. The use of a
particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or
level of difficulty.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This classification provides facilities management which includes overseeing
and coordinating various physical plant operational activities for a School, College or Division in the University. Work activities demand
the application of many procedures to differing situations and offer incumbent latitude in determining the sequence in which these
procedures should be applied. Situations may also require the search for new applications of procedures and the establishment of new
priorities. May require the application of highly specialized skills in a research setting and the utilization of such skills in the
instruction and assistance of researchers and students in a laboratory setting. Work assignments are somewhat complex and require an
understanding of facilities management. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to staff and the general public on the department’s
functioning and space utilization and may provide supervision to non-exempt department staff. Work assignments are performed independently
and under the direction of an academic or administrative head, e.g. Dean, Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a four year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Considerable
experience in facilities management.
Reasonable supervisory experience.
Strong oral and/or written communication
skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge of University operational policies and
procedures.
May require specialized skills and extensive experience in the application of those skills in a research
environment.
Typically, incumbents have held positions such as Facilities Coordinator I or have been involved in facilities upkeep.
School/College/Division:
The Division of Research & Innovation
Primary Department:
H0905 – VP Research
Employment Type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job
category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/Salary Information:
- Compensation type: Annual
Salary - Salary minimum: $51,274
- Salary hire maximum: $58,113
Working
Conditions:
Normal office environment.
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective
bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job
Openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history
check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
