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Iowa State University Associate Director Facilities Services in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Associate Director Facilities Services
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Proven experience leading organizational culture changes to enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and retention.
Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and implementing time-sensitive, complex operations with legal and compliance implications.
Proven track record of delivering reliable, customer-focused, and high-quality services that align to customer needs and expectations.
Extensive experience managing multiple budgets and resources, projects and operations, equipment and inventory, diverse technical and functional staff, and legal compliance.
Proven track record of building, leading, and maintaining a collaborative, accountable, and responsible team with goals aligned to results.
Job Description:
Summary:
Are you a dynamic, people-centric leader enthusiastic about delivering exceptional university services in a vibrant academic environment? Iowa State University's Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) department seeks applicants for a new position of Associate Director of Facilities Services. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of university services, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment for faculty, students, and visitors. As the Associate Director of Facilities Services, you will play a critical role in steering a services team toward excellence. This individual will serve as a multifaceted leader bringing together a variety of technical and functional groups supporting all campus, through ensuring the delivery of services in building automation system administration, sustainability, special events, landscape architecture, specialty services, night custodial services, and safety system services. Collaborating closely with the FPM Directors and other department leaders, you will contribute to a cohesive, unified team in a large-scale, high-performance environment that aligns to support Iowa State University's mission, vision, and values. With approximately 70 dedicated employees under your guidance, you will have the resources and team to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the staff and operations of a diverse services team, ensuring high-quality service delivery that meets the campus community's needs.
Creating a high-performing and customer-focused team and shaping the team to reinforce collaboration, accountability, and responsibility.
Developing and implementing strategies to enhance service performance, focus on efficient operations, and comply with all relevant policies and regulations.
Overseeing and managing a budget, expenses, and financial forecasts effectively to ensure optimal allocation of resources and financial health.
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and excellence within your team to deliver outcomes within available budgets that support the university’s mission.
Providing mentorship and support to your team by promoting professional growth and maintaining high levels of engagement.
Collaborating with other directors and the Associate Vice President to align services with the broader objectives of Facilities Planning and Management.
What We're Looking For:
A visionary, collaborative leader with a proven record in managing diverse services and staff in a complex environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
An analytical thinker who can balance big-picture objectives with attention to detail.
Experience in budget management, strategic planning, and team leadership.
A commitment to accountability, excellence, innovation, and a people-first approach to leadership.
Why Join Us:
Iowa State University is a world-class institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community service. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a legacy of impact and innovation, supported by a community that values collaboration, integrity, and inclusiveness. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ready to have influence at Iowa State University? Apply today to become the Associate Director of Facilities Services and help us create an inspiring campus experience for all.
Leveling Guidelines
• Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans• Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department• May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise• Responsible for functional output of a department or work team• Manages subordinate staff• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel• May provide input to the budgeting process• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope• May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS811
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 28, 2024.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: June 14, 2024
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:R14858
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.