The University of Georgia Hiring for Associate Director of Facilities at Athens Area Full Time

Posting Number:

S10668P

Working Title:

Associate Director of Facilities

Department:

Athletics-Facilities

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.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Ability to work non-traditional work hours that include nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours will vary based on practice, competition, and recruiting schedules.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

07/03/2023

Open until filled:

No

Closing Date:

07/11/2023

Proposed Starting Date:

08/01/2023

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

Classification Title:

External Affairs Professional

FLSA:

Exempt

FTE:

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.

Position Summary:

Responsible for daily management and operations for major facilities in Athletics. This individual serves as the main facility point of contact for the football program and serves as the back up for the Sr. Director of Facilities & Capital Projects while ensuring services provided are efficient, reliable, and customer-focused. This employee is also responsible for organizing and completing special projects assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities to include budgeting, initial proposals, bids, execution and follow-up.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Ability to read and write business correspondence and to communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University by telephone and email.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• This position involves knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, good organizational skills and ability to interact with individuals at all levels.

Physical Demands:

• Reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?:

No

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

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

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

No

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

No

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

No

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Facility Management and Operations:

• Manage and coordinates use of all assigned facilities under the control of the Athletic Association and ensures proper maintenance and operations.
• Responsible for the inspection of work areas regularly to ensure satisfactory facilities and facilities operations.
• Responsible for the set up an breakdown of athletic equipment for competition.
• Responsible for the clean-up prior to and after athletic events.
• Responsible for the proper moving of furniture and other items within and between buildings.

Percentage of time:

35

Duties/Responsibilities:

Liaison with the Football Staff:

• Serve as the main facility point of contact for the football program.
• Day-to-day operations
• Recruiting operations
• Communication with coaches and staff regarding in season/out of season practice times.
• Coordinate facility schedule for FB strength & conditioning staff.

Percentage of time:

20

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as a point of contact for outside vendors to include electrical, HVAC, pest control, elevators, fire systems, security systems, access control systems, etc.

Percentage of time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

Systems:

• Serve as a backup for managing the security alarm and access control systems including fingerprint readers and facial scanners for Athletic facilities and Ramsey Center Athletic staff; enrollment of freshman student athletes which consists of creating records in the UGA database ensuring athletes are coded for finger scan access; managing the facial scanner for team training table coordinating with UGAAA Compliance to keep the system database operating correctly; setup new full time, part-time and student workers in the fingerprint reader for access.
• Installation and upkeep of all Athletic monitoring security cameras in coordination with the AA IT staff to get these IP-based cameras on our network.
• Manage fire systems including alarm panels for Sanford Stadium and other UGAA facilities.
• Serve a point of contact with campus police after work hours for Athletic facilities when problems arise.

Percentage of time:

15

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Associate Athletic Director of Facilities with capital projects management to include budgeting, initial proposal, bidding process, execution, and follow-up.

Percentage of time:

10

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director of Facilities

Percentage of time:

5

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Wendy Gilfedder

Recruitment Contact Email:

[email protected]