Assistant Director of Housekeeping

Title: Assistant Director of Housekeeping

Agency: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

To manage all Housekeeping Services of the University by developing, implementing and maintaining programs to identify housekeeping service levels, staffing requirements, inspection program and staff training. All operations should be conducted in a manner consistent with the University's goal of becoming more sustainable. Manage the University's pest control program inside assigned buildings. Position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.

• Extensive knowledge of Housekeeping procedures in an institutional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, supervise and train staff.
• Demonstrated team building, conflict management and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a complex staffing schedule for a large staff with multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse clientele.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to include records management, scheduling, planning and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and keep supervisor abreast of current issues, make budget projections and effectively manage resources.