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University of Rochester

Private research university in Rochester, NY

Building and Operations Manager - Mhfc

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$27.16 - $38.03
Mid
Bachelor's
Rochester, NY, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in a business operations or administrative role are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to learn new technologies for data entry, calendar management, and report creation is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word, is required.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily operations of Mt. Hope Family Center and ensure adherence to university policies, appropriate safety measures, and university building standards.
  • Oversee building management, labor relations, onboarding, training, and other operations and human resources activities.
  • Monitor, reconcile, and prepare financial reports related to building FAOs.
  • Supervise a small staff of non-exempt employees.
  • Manage building maintenance and security access; serve as the Center’s primary emergency contact and coordinate with University Security, Fire and Safety, facilities, and service providers.
  • Initiate service requests and building-affairs requisitions, and represent the department in obtaining support services.
  • Communicate repair needs, coordinate site access, interface with contractors and the facilities team, negotiate service-provider contract terms, monitor vendor performance and contract compliance, request payments, and work with the City Treasurer on required building permits.
  • Maintain records for equipment such as chemical fume hoods and freezers, maintain floor plans and the phone system, and develop and oversee preventative maintenance schedules for building systems and operational equipment.
  • Work with staff and public safety to ensure building and parking-lot security; communicate emergency plans, maintain and review emergency-preparedness and business-continuity plans, coordinate drills and response procedures, and work with the Fire Marshal’s office on safety and standards compliance.
  • Manage the Center’s transportation and IT services, including a customer technology specialist and three drivers; oversee driver recruitment, hiring, and training.
  • Ensure vehicle maintenance schedules, inspections, registrations, insurance documentation, and service records are maintained according to university and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate transportation operations across the Center’s programs, including the transportation calendar and requests.
  • Work with union representatives on driver-related issues, including performance issues and disputes.
  • Manage and track building operating-account budgets, verify the legitimacy and accuracy of expenditures, explain charges, investigate variances, and maintain purchasing records.
  • Monitor operating expenditures throughout the fiscal year, recommend adjustments, analyze spending trends, and identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
  • Use UR Financials and other processes to secure payment of appropriate invoices.
  • Submit and track procurement and accounting tasks in Workday for building operating accounts, including rent and other operating and maintenance invoices, journal entries, cost transfers, supplier invoice requests, purchase orders, and other Center operational needs.
  • Ensure operating expenses, including copying and mail-delivery costs, are accurately allocated among MHFC FAOs and submit required Workday tasks.
  • Manage Center staff onboarding and offboarding, provide new-staff orientation, maintain onboarding forms, and coordinate distribution of building keys, alarm codes, and copy codes.
  • Conduct staff exit interviews to inform improvements to Center operations.
  • Administer the Center’s Wegmans Business Account and purchasing-card program, maintain supporting documentation, review transactions, and complete necessary UR Financials tasks to allocate expenses to the appropriate FAOs.
  • Work with the Executive Director and Assistant Director to implement and coordinate the Center’s space plan and renovation projects; coordinate planning with Program Managers based on program needs.
  • Maintain the Center’s capital-equipment inventory and tagging procedures, and facilitate annual university equipment and space inventories.
  • Manage compliance with university policies and state regulations governing work with minors, including coordinating and monitoring employee background checks, maintaining confidential records, ensuring timely screening and clearances, and liaising with Human Resources and university stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in an academic setting is preferred.
  • UR Financials, Workday/P2P, and URHR/UKG training is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within one year.

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