Assistant Director Facilities SMHS

Salary/Position Classification

• $91,500 to $95,000 Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability:
  No

The Assistant Director of Facilities, Space & Safety will support the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This position will oversee the planning, budgeting and execution of all maintenance and in-house construction activities in coordination with UND Facilities Management, providing guidance to the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration on planning and project development.

This position also provides oversight and coordination of all SMHS facilities and safety and security activities for all SMHS campus building locations (including UND owned and leased space located in Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot, and Bismarck) with UND Facilities Management, UND Office of Safety, and UND Office of Emergency Management.

Serve as a strategic leader for real estate, building and other capital asset management

• Provide strategic planning input for all facets of facilities management for SMHS facilities. Advise SMHS leadership on planning, development and budgeting to include general maintenance, needed renovations, extraordinary repairs and deferred maintenance issues
• This position will have a strong collaboration relationship with the UND Facilities Management team
• Manage facilities projects for the SMHS in conjunction with key management personnel from the UND Facilities/Planning department
• Participate in meetings and negotiations with UND Facilities, UND Emergency Management and outside architects and contractors for all facilities renovations and capital projects
• Management and oversight of the annual SMHS facility expenditures to include: lease costs, common area costs, custodial costs, maintenance costs and utilities costs for budget purposes
• Oversee budget compliance and financial management for all SMHS facilities
• Assess requests for major equipment purchases, including technical research equipment, to ensure compatibility with building systems and local/state codes

Facilities Maintenance Management and Oversight

• Support the SMHS Facilities and Safety Coordinator position in working with UND Facilities personnel, Office of Emergency Management personnel, all SMHS departments, and SMHS senior management in the project administration and completion of all new building and facilities construction, building maintenance, as well as remodeling and improvement projects for existing buildings and facilities
• Work closely with Facilities personnel to monitor and complete needed maintenance repairs and upgrades that may be needed to keep all SMHS facilities in proper operating condition
• Oversee and work with the SMHS Facilities & Safety Coordinator position to work in conjunction with UND Facilities personnel for proper communication and announcements of utility shutdowns, fire drills, and other issues as necessary

SMHS Building Safety and Security Management and oversight

• Work and collaborate closely with the UND Public Safety offices (i.e. UND Polie Department, Office of Safety, Emergency Management, and Risk Management) to address SMHs safety and emergency concerns
• This position will be a member of the UND Emergency Management (ERM) committee. Members of the ERM Committee will collaborate on a holistic approach to identifying and managing the full range of risks the University faces. The Committee will champion these strategies and be charged with communicating them to each member’s respective areas so that all stakeholders take ownership
• Oversee and work with the SMHS Facilities & Safety Coordinator position to oversee the compliance with all safety and security policies of the SMHS and University; work collaboratively with University and Grand Forks city officials as necessary
• Oversee and work with the SMHS Facilities & Safety Coordinator position in reviewing and updating the Building Emergency and Action Plan (BEAP) for SMHS buildings on an annual basis. Ensure Building Emergency and Action Plan (BEAP) floor coordinators are trained on proper emergency…