Associate Director Maintenance & Operations

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

Directly responsible for the administration, accountability, fiscal and overall direction of the Department of Facilities Management, Maintenance Division which consists of all maintenance, instrumentation, and work control.

• Direct and administer the development of the maintenance, instrumentation and work control department.
• Develop policies and procedures and quality assurance standards.
• Organize, coordinate, and implement programs aimed at improving the productivity, quality and customer service of work performed by the Maintenance and Operations department.
• Participate in problem solving and assuring the effective accomplishments of all tasks and functions within specific jurisdictions.
• Serve on Academic Health Center, Labor Management, and other university committees.  
• Responsible for the review, analysis, and purchase recommendations on major capital equipment acquisitions.
• Manage centralized work control for maintenance and housekeeping, and campus-wide radio dispatching.
• Fiscal responsibility for division (i.e., preparation of division budget, forecasting). Approve all supplies and expenditures.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Supervision experience.

• Sitting - Continuously

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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