Beloit College- Director of Facilities
Summary
| Title: | Beloit College- Director of Facilities |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1126 |
Description
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Beloit College in their search for a Director of Facilities.
Beloit College seeks an experienced facilities professional to serve in this critical and highly visible role. The ideal candidate is proactive with a proven background in supervision, planning, and facilities management seated in real world experience. The campus consists of over 70 properties spanning historic to newly renovated and includes academic, administrative, museums, theater, and residential situated on a wooded 55-acre main campus, with an additional 26-acre athletic complex. Buildings include a range of historic architectural styles, several of which are listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places. The successful Director of Facilities takes pride in ownership and instills these values on their team.
The Director delivers a hands-on approach to leadership, operations and problem solving and works seamlessly with all levels of the institution including trustees, senior administration, faculty, staff, students as well as external contractors and vendors. The successful candidate is an actively involved, outward facing, transparent communicator and consensus builder who engenders trust.
This position reports to the Vice President for Human Resources and Operations and supervises nearly 50 employees across housekeeping, maintenance, and groundskeeping. The position joins a proactive, forward-thinking, and successful institution with a 90% retention rate and well poised for the future. In 2020, Beloit College was identified by U.S. News and World Reports as the 5th ‘Most Innovative School’. Their campus includes innovations such as platinum LEED certified buildings, geothermal heating/cooling and The Powerhouse, a $38 million renovation and first-of-its-kind facility in the country combining sustainable design within one of the state’s most important historic buildings. Beloit College values and treats employees with great respect within a caring environment. The College goes out of their way to take care and reward their employees.
As the leader of the Facilities team, the Director works closely and collaboratively with the College’s senior staff, their delegates and key members of the campus community, and is responsive to and engaged with students, faculty and staff. The Director of Facilities is responsible for the planning and execution of the care and operations of all physical facilities at Beloit College.
The Director is responsible for building and developing a team that consistently provides a high level of facilities stewardship, customer service and communications, working with a diverse community to meet academic, programmatic and residential needs and priorities. This position advises the administration on policies and procedures that relate to the management of campus physical resources and the planning and management of capital renewal and replacement budgets for facility maintenance and improvements.
The Facilities Departments are essential contributors to the residential teaching and learning experience at Beloit College. The operation, quality, cleanliness and appearance of the residential, academic and administrative spaces on campus help to create a healthy and pleasant living, learning and working environment.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Qualifications and Experience:
About Beloit College:
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a private institution founded in 1846 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,143. In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, Beloit College received the following recognition:
A Beloit education is interdisciplinary, international, and intentional, emphasizing innovative teaching and practical application.
Beloit College is nestled on a 55-acre, New England-style campus situated on river bluffs and surrounded by ancient American Indian burial grounds. On campus, students have many opportunities to get involved in activities, with more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations and six fraternities and sororities. Beloit College competes in the Division III Midwest Conference and has 19 intercollegiate varsity teams. Intramural, club and varsity sports are very popular at Beloit, with about 70% of students taking part in athletics. Nearly all students live on campus during their entire college career, but students have opportunities to travel away from the area. About half of all Beloit students study abroad in places such as Brazil, China, Germany and many other countries. Although this campus is located in the Midwest, Beloit's student population has an international flavor. Nearly 18% of the students are from countries outside the United States.
Living in the Area:
The city of Beloit is located on the southern border of Wisconsin above northern Illinois. With nearly 40,000 residents, it’s a vibrant community that has changed and redefined itself as much as the college has. Beloit’s cost of living is 26.5% below the national average with a median home price of $91,400. Beloit is home to hundreds of businesses ranging from global companies to independent restaurants and markets.
The city of Beloit offers local events and festivals almost constantly: the state’s second-largest open air farmers market during the warmer months, an international film festival in the winter, and revolving student art exhibits at Gallery ABBA downtown—all year round.
Larger cities including Milwaukee and Chicago, IL, are less than two hours away.
Applications:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and CV. Please do not email applications. To be viewed by the firm, you must apply directly.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are treated confidentially and can be sent to Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner at Academic Career & Executive Search at Jennifer@acesrch.com.
Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
Beloit College seeks an experienced facilities professional to serve in this critical and highly visible role. The ideal candidate is proactive with a proven background in supervision, planning, and facilities management seated in real world experience. The campus consists of over 70 properties spanning historic to newly renovated and includes academic, administrative, museums, theater, and residential situated on a wooded 55-acre main campus, with an additional 26-acre athletic complex. Buildings include a range of historic architectural styles, several of which are listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places. The successful Director of Facilities takes pride in ownership and instills these values on their team.
The Director delivers a hands-on approach to leadership, operations and problem solving and works seamlessly with all levels of the institution including trustees, senior administration, faculty, staff, students as well as external contractors and vendors. The successful candidate is an actively involved, outward facing, transparent communicator and consensus builder who engenders trust.
This position reports to the Vice President for Human Resources and Operations and supervises nearly 50 employees across housekeeping, maintenance, and groundskeeping. The position joins a proactive, forward-thinking, and successful institution with a 90% retention rate and well poised for the future. In 2020, Beloit College was identified by U.S. News and World Reports as the 5th ‘Most Innovative School’. Their campus includes innovations such as platinum LEED certified buildings, geothermal heating/cooling and The Powerhouse, a $38 million renovation and first-of-its-kind facility in the country combining sustainable design within one of the state’s most important historic buildings. Beloit College values and treats employees with great respect within a caring environment. The College goes out of their way to take care and reward their employees.
As the leader of the Facilities team, the Director works closely and collaboratively with the College’s senior staff, their delegates and key members of the campus community, and is responsive to and engaged with students, faculty and staff. The Director of Facilities is responsible for the planning and execution of the care and operations of all physical facilities at Beloit College.
The Director is responsible for building and developing a team that consistently provides a high level of facilities stewardship, customer service and communications, working with a diverse community to meet academic, programmatic and residential needs and priorities. This position advises the administration on policies and procedures that relate to the management of campus physical resources and the planning and management of capital renewal and replacement budgets for facility maintenance and improvements.
The Facilities Departments are essential contributors to the residential teaching and learning experience at Beloit College. The operation, quality, cleanliness and appearance of the residential, academic and administrative spaces on campus help to create a healthy and pleasant living, learning and working environment.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through campus-wide partnerships and frequent communication, establishes, communicates and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures.
- Consults and coordinates with senior staff on strategic planning related to facilities.
- Provides leadership and direction in all aspects of the administration of the facilities departments with a focus on communication, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Monitors and evaluates operations and activities for quality, compliance and cost-effectiveness; recommends and implement changes as needed.
- Establishes and maintains an organizational staffing structure to effectively accomplish the department functions; recruits, employs, supervises and regularly evaluates management staff; directs the implementation of management and staff development, skills training, safety programs and problem resolution; motivates employees to achieve a high level of performance and productivity.
- Supervises the operations, planned and corrective maintenance of the campus mechanical, electrical, water distribution, cooling and heating systems, as well as the operations of recycling and energy management, including negotiating utility prices.
- Supervises housekeeping operations ensuring work is accomplished using best practices for safe, effective and efficient results.
- Supervises groundskeeping including care of roads, walkways, athletic fields, planters, Poetry Garden, lawns and hardscape.
- Advises College administration on the resources needed to adequately maintain the physical facilities of the institution and participates in the budgeting and allocation of fiscal resources for capital improvement and maintenance projects.
- Recommends and develops the scope and specifications for major capital, maintenance and remodeling projects meeting compliance with college policy, ADA, OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements.
- Prepares/reviews and coordinates bidding and awarding of contracts with outside contractors or subcontractors, following institutional policies and procedures.
- Develops and reviews routine and preventive maintenance procedures and schedules for buildings and systems.
- Participates in and/or assists with the integration of student involvement and learning as it may pertain to facilities and its operations (e.g. students working on sustainability projects).
- Participates in campus and community-related physical space/resources projects and initiatives.
- Serves on College planning and policy-making committees and external professional association committees.
- Represents the College to various community and governmental agencies, vendors, students and their parents and the general public.
- Oversees purchasing, payment and other business functions of the departments; approves requisitions for equipment, supplies, stores and repairs.
- Consults with supervisors on maintenance, replacement and security of all departmental equipment.
- Utilizes knowledge of local, state and federal fire, health and safety codes; ensures staff and contractor code compliance.
- Performs other similarly-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Commitment to developing, and contributing to, a work environment welcoming to people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Ability to learn and appreciate the mission of a residential, liberal arts college and to work well in a fast-paced department serving diverse faculty, staff and students.
- Ability to develop, supervise and train professional, technical and trade employees.
- Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and interact effectively within a diverse community.
- Knowledge of best practices in building and grounds operations management, including housekeeping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise.
- Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions.
- Ability to make emergency decisions in all areas of facilities and comprehend a variety of technical subjects.
- Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering construction documents and to participate in the planning, construction and project management of new buildings, as well as major renovation and repair projects.
- Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
- Flexibility to accept, manage and incorporate change.
- Skill in the use of computers and software related to space and systems development and management.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and implementation skills.
- Demonstrated skill in budget development and fiscal management.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols and/or procedures.
- Physical ability to perform job duties, including walking, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, driving and visual inspection of buildings, grounds and equipment at all locations on campus and outdoors during all weather conditions.
- Training in or experience with worker’s compensation, campus safety, fire safety, life safety codes and hazardous waste disposal, as well as familiarity with OSHA, ADA and other construction regulatory codes and regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical or structural engineering, or related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
About Beloit College:
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit College is a private institution founded in 1846 with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,143. In the 2021 U.S. News & World Report, Beloit College received the following recognition:
- No. 5 Most Innovative Schools
- No. 19 Most International Students
- No. 24 for First-Year Experiences
- No. 48 for Best Value Schools
- No. 57 for Best Undergraduate Teaching
- No. 58 for Social Mobility
- No. 80 for National Liberal Arts Colleges
A Beloit education is interdisciplinary, international, and intentional, emphasizing innovative teaching and practical application.
Beloit College is nestled on a 55-acre, New England-style campus situated on river bluffs and surrounded by ancient American Indian burial grounds. On campus, students have many opportunities to get involved in activities, with more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations and six fraternities and sororities. Beloit College competes in the Division III Midwest Conference and has 19 intercollegiate varsity teams. Intramural, club and varsity sports are very popular at Beloit, with about 70% of students taking part in athletics. Nearly all students live on campus during their entire college career, but students have opportunities to travel away from the area. About half of all Beloit students study abroad in places such as Brazil, China, Germany and many other countries. Although this campus is located in the Midwest, Beloit's student population has an international flavor. Nearly 18% of the students are from countries outside the United States.
Living in the Area:
The city of Beloit is located on the southern border of Wisconsin above northern Illinois. With nearly 40,000 residents, it’s a vibrant community that has changed and redefined itself as much as the college has. Beloit’s cost of living is 26.5% below the national average with a median home price of $91,400. Beloit is home to hundreds of businesses ranging from global companies to independent restaurants and markets.
The city of Beloit offers local events and festivals almost constantly: the state’s second-largest open air farmers market during the warmer months, an international film festival in the winter, and revolving student art exhibits at Gallery ABBA downtown—all year round.
Larger cities including Milwaukee and Chicago, IL, are less than two hours away.
Applications:
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and CV. Please do not email applications. To be viewed by the firm, you must apply directly.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are treated confidentially and can be sent to Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner at Academic Career & Executive Search at Jennifer@acesrch.com.
Because equity and inclusion are central to our students’ liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.
Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
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