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Closing Date: February 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM
STUDENT AFFAIRS & SERVICES
The primary purpose of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) is to support students at UNBF in achieving their academic, personal and life goals. In keeping with this, Student Affairs and Services develops and delivers a wide range of programs and services that enhance and contribute to the student experience and the learning environment. Individually and collectively, Student Affairs and Services Divisions contribute directly to the University's strategic goals of an exceptional and transformative student experience and of financial resiliency and responsibility.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- · Ability to work outside of normal working hours when required.
Salary Range: $51,479 - $66,992 per annum
What you'll do
Responsibilities
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Senior Director, Residence, the Residence Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of UNBF residence facilities including residences, apartment building, dining halls and administrative buildings. The Residence Facilities Manager is the first point of contact for emergencies that affect the residence facilities and their operation. This position is also responsible for short-term (tactical and operational) planning and for providing input for strategic planning related to residence operations, maintenance and renewal.
- Coordinate and supervise daily operations of facilities.
- Respond to emergency situations; assess situation and coordinate appropriate response.
- Maintain inventory of furnishings, equipment, and cleaning supplies and order replacements/stock to ensure adequate supplies of these items at all times.
- Facilitate planning and implementation of capital renewal for all residences, apartments, dining halls, the Residence Administration Building and residence storage facility.
- Collaborate with Facilities Management to develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for residence buildings.
- Provide human resource management for direct reports and support for Operations Coordinator (e.g., hiring, scheduling, discipline, training, evaluation).
- Develop appropriate policies and procedures for monitoring and tracking to support strategic decisions for capital renewal and ongoing operations.
- Work collaboratively with the Student Affairs & Services Facilities, and Senior Leadership Teams to develop and implement related Student Affairs & Services strategic plans.
- Prepare the budget for expenses related to ongoing operations and maintenance of residence facilities.
- Liaise with Facilities Management to develop proposed list of capital projects each year.
- Provide the Senior Director of Residence with statistical, budget and other operational related information and reports.
- Provide expertise regarding operational issues, policies and procedures and interpretation of reports and data.
- Develop strategies for dealing with operational issues, financial shortfalls and unforeseen expenditures.
- Provide operational support for the administration of UNBF contracts for dining services, exclusive beverage agreement, vending and laundry.
- Represent Student Affairs & Services on the UNB Joint Health and Safety Committee.
- Chair Student Affairs & Services Health and Safety Committee.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post Secondary diploma in a related field.
- 5 years of facility management experience.
- 5 years of supervisory experience.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Strengths
- Experience working in a unionized environment is considered a strong asset.
- Training or experience in human resources and budget management is considered an asset.
- General knowledge of various trades.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of a management team.
- Strong communication, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
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A little bit about us
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)
This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.