Assistant Director of Facilities Management

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director of Facilities Management (Shadow Lane) [R0148052]

ROLE of the POSITION

This position supports the UNLV Top Tier 2.0 Mission by operating under the supervision of the Executive Director (ED) for Facilities Management or their designee, and by working in collaboration with UNLV Facilities Management staff to lead the daily operations and strategic management of all facilities management services for the Shadow Lane Campus and the nearby assigned facilities within the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD). The incumbent is responsible for leading and collaborating with UNLV teams and service/supplier partners in managing and maintaining all building-specific equipment, systems, and related infrastructure at assigned locations. 

The Assistant Director of Facilities Management is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and strategic management of the Shadow Lane Campus and assigned LVMD facilities. This role includes supervising staff, managing assigned budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, national, healthcare, and trade-specific regulations and standards, and maintaining the highest standards of facilities management operations, service delivery, and customer experience for academic, administrative, clinical, and research programs.

This position has oversight and accountability for leading approximately 14 Classified Staff positions, consisting of administrative, supervisory, generalists and specialized / licensed trades. 

The Shadow Lane Campus, located in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District, is a 21.6-acre campus that houses four commercial buildings, totaling approximately 330,205 square feet. All aspects of building and grounds maintenance are handled by a combination of on-site staff, support from the Maryland campus Facilities Management, and contracted services. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Access Services

• Asset Management

• Building Automation and Controls

• Custodial Services

• Customer Experience

• Electrical

• Fire/Safety

• Fleet Management

• HVAC&R

• Landscaping and Grounds

• Painting

• Plumbing

• Project Management

• Structural Services

• Work Control

Facilities Management at Shadow Lane supports and facilitates programs of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine, the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas (CSCLV) for the UNLV School of Nursing, and biomedical research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (Master’s degree preferred) and 5 years of experience in facilities management or related fields, 3 of which must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

OR in lieu of a degree, 7-10 years comparable experience in facilities management and supervisory or management experience.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Facilities management leadership experience at one or more academic institutions of dental, acute, or ambulatory medicine.

A minimum of five years of experience in facilities management supervisory and/or management experience in acute or ambulatory care health centers, healthcare or biotechnology or health tech research institutions, and / or academic health center settings.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. 

SALARY

Salary range is $106,491 to $120,703 or commensurate with the labor market.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• A comprehensive onboarding program,Rebels: Onboard

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected]; or to both.  

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at theOffice of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

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