Assistant Director for Operations

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S12732P

Working Title

Assistant Director for Operations

Department

PSO-State Botanic Garden of GA

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / botgarden.uga.edu /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Occasional evening and weekends required for special Garden events

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

10 / 03 / 2024

Open until filled

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

11 / 04 / 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Position Information

Classification Title

Facilities Manager

FLSA

Exempt

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

This is an Operational Leadership position responsible for the supervision of all facilities, information systems, safety and security needs at the SBG .

This incumbent is responsible for supervising other staff. This leader is responsible for facilities, maintenance, Safety & Security strategic and tactical planning, implementation and evaluation for SBG .

Additionally, the individual is responsible for effective communication systems among faculty, staff, administration, students and volunteers.

This position is responsible for the identification, selection and application of appropriate technology resources to support SBG units and the University goals for instruction, research, and public service.

Facilities, maintenance, information systems, Safety & Security services provided under the leadership of this position meet University standards for design, security, and delivery.

The individual in this position will have some institutional scope as well as decision making responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

• Applies advanced methods of operations, maintenance, facilities, information systems, and safety & security fields.
• Extends or adapts theory and general principles with strong knowledge of related systems fields.
• General knowledge of the facilities, maintenance, information & evaluation systems, and safety & security functions.
• Solves problems where cause and effect may not be obvious. Uses creative solutions balancing resources and results.
• Understands when and how to apply appropriate frameworks, systems, and technology to solve problems.
• Supports as needed on budget analysis and planning.
• Knowledge of security, continuity and safety planning.

Physical Demands

• Lift 50+ pounds.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Is this a Position of Trust?

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Does this position require a P-Card?

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia;
• confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for;

and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Operations, Facilities, Safety & Security

• Direct, facilitate and supervise all development and implementation of all operations, facilities, and safety & security strategies.
• Manage facility and information system staff to identify, trouble shoot and work with Facility Maintenance Department ( FMD ) to address facility issues, construction, maintenance, and repairs.
• Assists with special and capital projects.
• Develops and coordinates the SBG operation plans, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and any other safety and security measures.
• Work with other UGA departments and external partners to ensure emergency safety plans are in place, up to date, and communicated within the unit and externally to other units and partners.
• Serve as telephone representative and inventory control manager for SBG . This includes seeking out and acquiring surplus equipment that may become available from other units.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Systems :

• Direct, facilitate and support development of strategic and tactical planning.
• Develop and manage information systems to support programs and services across all SBG departments through appropriate blend of local and central systems.
• Develop and manage strategy and budget for maintenance, information systems, and safety & security. This includes managing IT staff.
• Create opportunities for collaboration among professionals, faculty, staff, and students for the unit.
• Research, design and implement appropriate technology applications to support communications, access to information, improved productivity, instruction, and evaluation.
• Lead and or participate in PSO and other committees, forums, or councils supporting the continuous improvement of technology and administrative operations for SBG and University.
• Supervise the development and maintenance for appropriate disaster plans (system back up and recovery procedures) and security (firewalls and antivirus protection).
• Serve as unit contact for technical issues from PSO , EITS and other external sources regarding technology security, policies, and procedures.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Evaluation :

• Manage all SBG evaluation data collection and reporting for Public Service and Outreach as well as the university and external indicators.
• Respond to all special requests for data and reports on IT, operations, facilities and security.

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