Facilities Volunteer Manager - Facility Services

University Overview:MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate graduate and adult education programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students with half considered traditional residential students. For more information about MNU see our website: .

Job Summary:The Facilities Volunteer Manager manages and directs volunteer projects of various sizes involving construction modernization and deferred maintenance projects from initial concept and planning through project closeout. The Facilities Volunteer Manager reports to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations. This position will primarily work on-site at the Olathe campus but may need to travel for meetings or events related to fundraising or volunteer recruitment. Some weekends and evenings make be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management:

• Recruit manage train and lead volunteer teams ensuring that volunteer groups (from community organizations churches and other) are matched with the right facilities projects trained appropriately kept engaged and supported through their projects.
• Work closely with Church Relations and University Advancement teams on recruitment and management of volunteers when applicable.

Project Management:

• Develop comprehensive project plans that include objectives scope timelines and resource requirements ensuring alignment with the Universitys strategic goals.
• Oversee all phases of project execution from planning to completion ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to high-quality standards.
• Implement project management tools and techniques to monitor progress manage risks and address any issues that arise while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance with relevant regulations.

Fundraising/Budget Management:

• Assist with fundraising to secure financial support for projects cultivating relationships with donors and sponsors to enhance contributions. Including management of gift-in-kind donations to ensure effective utilization of materials and services.
• Work with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations to create and manage project budgets tracking expenditures and preparing financial reports.
• Communicate with stakeholders providing regular updates on project status volunteer engagement and financial performance.
• Maintain detailed records of project activities volunteer contributions and financial transactions working closely with other University departments external vendors and community partners to ensure seamless project execution.

Construction Management:

• Provide effective construction management of assigned projects by coordinating all project activity including feasibility analysis programming preliminary studies and development of alternative solutions code review project design development of contract documents preparation of project estimates/budgets solicitation receipt/evaluation of project bids responsible bidder construction administration site observation of construction management of the project budget and project close-out.
• Ensure that construction projects meet the needs of campus constituencies by coordinating with appropriate student groups faculty and/or staff committees and pertinent departments such as those involved in managing and maintaining facilities providing voice and data service overseeing classroom technology ensuring safety and security etc.
• Verify projects follow university design standards and the university master plan.
• Ensure that conditions of contract documents or scope statements for assigned projects are met by contractors through construction administration which includes observing the progress of construction interpreting plans and specifications recommending change orders and serving as a liaison between the consultant and/or contractor and the University.
• Coordinate the activities of other University departments and outside vendors for items such as scheduling the availability of spaces relocation of occupants voice/data wiring installation of classroom technology procurement of furnishings fixtures and equipment and location of existing utilities etc. as necessary for the successful completion and occupancy of the project.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data needed for short- mid- and long-term planning for facilities capital projects and infrastructure to meet campus program and growth requirements.
• Assist in the identification of problems trends and future facility or infrastructure needs and makes recommendations.
• Assist with issues such as programming needs for projects and develops solutions to prepare preliminary budgets so that informed decisions can be made.
• Represent the University when requested with on-campus and off-campus groups and organizations related to planning design and construction issues.
• Assists in ensuring compliance of projects with all building and life safety codes adopted by the university Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines (ADAAG) and other applicable regulations.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading developing professional contacts with colleagues attending professional development courses and attending training and/or course required by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Proven experience in managing volunteer teams and organizing community-based projects.
• Knowledge of professional project management standards and techniques.
• Principles of organization management and supervision.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations from city state and federal agencies.
• Knowledge and developed skills of various Microsoft Office products and other computer related skills.
• The ability to utilize Microsoft Project or other related project management software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to communicate with various skill level and backgrounds of volunteer labor.
• The ability to foster and develop relationships with internal and external constituents.
• The ability to estimate labor and material cost of assigned projects or in the development of short- and long-term planning.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and securing in-kind donations.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree with preference for project management construction management and/or other related degree.
• 5 or more years experience in project management or construction management.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal Statement of Faith
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundationalChristian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MNU is interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race sex religion* age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status disability genetic information or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students in the hiring process during employment and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the universitys full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at Experience:

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