Site Manager
Success in this role requires strong organizational skillsproficiencyin facility operations and maintenance processes sound judgment effective communication and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with a high degree of position requiresconsistentoffice presence five days per week along withon-callavailabilityto address facility emergenciesasneeded.
Theroleworks both independently and collaboratively with MSU St. Andrews team members and partners across the university. Frequent internal interactions include scientific staff Finance Human Resources MSU Extension and 4H. External partners include contractors vendors MSU Police the Midland Fire Department andlogisticsproviders involved in domestic and international shipments. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic position is a one year enddatedposition with the potential for extension.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administration -15%
Coordinate and support event planning and executionofevents
Co-facilitate the Summer Research Programincludingparticipantrecruitment onboarding andengagement
Conduct building tours for visitors guestsandnew staff
Participate in management and leadership development training
Serve as a member of search committeesto support recruitment ofnew staff
New Business Development 15 %
Developand implement communicationstrategies(web advertising outreach)to attract new clients
Utilizenetworking industry events marketingactivitiesto expand client engagementandsecurepotential projects
Arrange meetingswith prospective clients build rapport address client objectives
Collaboratewith scientific staff and externalpartnerstoattract andcultivatenew research projects
FacilityOperations andMaintenance -30%
Oversee maintenancerepairand refurbishmentof building equipment and site infrastructure
Collaborate with MSU IT to configure andmaintaininternet access points and troubleshoot connectivity issues
Assiststaff with orderingoridentifyingcompliant software solutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related concernsissuesandsupportneeds
Manage and coordinate all contractual work associated withfacilityoperations and improvementprojects
Collaborate with MSU Police toensuresecurity and safety protocols
Partner with scientific staff to support the design and construction of specialized research apparatusand equipment
Coordinatedomesticand internationalshipmentson behalf of scientificstaff to ensureproper handlingand compliance.
Finance/Procurement-20%
Manage invoicing for contract research activities
Develop andmaintainProjectDevelopment proposalsfor contract research
Prepare andmonitorbudgets associated with contractual agreements
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting reporting andensuringfinancial compliance
Identifyopportunities for costsavings andimplement financialefficiencyimprovements
Process billing and invoices related to facility operationsandservices
Monitor purchase updatetheannual assetinventoryreport
Orderequipmentchemicalsand supplies to supportscientificactivities and facilityoperations
Supervision -20%
Provide direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff
Offer ongoing coachingfeedbackandsupport to promote professionalgrowthand performance
Monitor and approve employee work hours
Conduct annual performance evaluations in alignment with university standards
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in facilities management business management or science; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in facilities management and building operations; experience with building management systems; knowledge of building operations and support; and experience with accounting and financial analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job requires managing and administering scientific laboratories and buildings or a facility related to the area of employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Resume & Cover Letter
STANDARD 8-5
This is a off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Physical Demands
Mobility:Ability to move around the facility walking standing sitting bending lifting.
Lifting:The abilitytolift upto50pounds.
Working Conditions:Requires manual dexterityhand-eyecoordination standingfor extended periods.
Required Experience:
Manager
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