The University is in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplinger’s Magazine as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864. It serves a population of more than 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students as a research-intensive institution. The beautiful campus is located approximately seven miles from downtown with easy access to public transportation.

With a long tradition of excellence and innovation, the Daniels College of Business prepares students to succeed in a dynamic, changing world. We are a high-achieving community of students, staff and faculty that inspires one another to think in new ways, perform at higher levels, and transform organizations and communities. Daniels is ranked among the top business schools and is the only business school in CO.

Position Summary

The Manager of Building Operations works to ensure an unrivaled student experience as it relates to physical space and technology and equipment. The manager, working in conjunction with the Executive Director of Operations, has responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of the three Daniels buildings. The manager works to ensure smooth maintenance and operation of the buildings, coordinates internal and external vendors with DU providers and Daniels buildings residents, and coordinates building issues relating to infrastructure and furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E). The position reports to the Executive Director of Business Operations.

Essential Functions

Day to day upkeep of the Daniels buildings and classrooms 

• Gain a thorough understanding of DCB buildings and classrooms as well as their tenants.
• Do a regular walk through of each asset, addressing minor issues independently and coordinating with University Facilities teams and outside vendors for other activities.
• Plan for and manage building and technology initiatives.
• Create positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external vendors and colleagues.
• Maintain and update building signage through outside sign vendors, including elevator lobby, (DCB) and stairway (MRH) directional signs, gold suite lettering, etched suite lettering, emergency evacuation, donor wall (DCB 1st floor), Daniels Mission signage, donor plaques, and MRH theater seating plaques, faculty and staff awards, deans’ pictures, other Daniels pictures and photos.
• Update building policies as needed to keep current.
• Maintain lockers in DCB 146, including ordering new locks and keys as needed, emptying lockers at the end of the quarter and putting items in Daniels lost-and-found.
• Schedule installation and take down of Margery Reed Hall awning and umbrellas at outdoor picnic tables.
• Oversee shredding of confidential materials through outside vendor (Iron Mountain), watering of college plants through outside vendor (Little Eden) and water coolers in common spaces and several offices through outside vendor

Project Management 

• Project manage classroom technology upgrades as required.
• Coordinate office moves and upgrades.
• Partner with University Facilities on new building infrastructure and renovations
• Take lead on internal and external vendor relations that pertain to building and technology.
• Monitor and document significant decisions and actions related to building and technology infrastructure.

Staff and Faculty hardware issuance and upkeep 

• Partner with IT, the Executive Director of Operations and Department Heads on the issuance of new computer hardware for new employees and replacement of existing hardware
• Manage and track the hardware budget.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to present information effectively, respond to questions and concerns immediately and facilitate satisfactory resolutions to problems.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Must have the self-confidence and assertiveness to present and support conclusions to a variety of groups including high level administrators.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as square footage, area, and percentages.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and work with all levels of staff across various departments.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Proven track record in good customer satisfaction and service delivery commitment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to develop processes, document processes and operationalize them.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years’ experience in building management, budget management, escalation management
• A calm demeanor and a sense of urgency and pride as it relates to building management.

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.
4. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
5. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 40 lbs.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, approximately 20 hours per week.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. July 5, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $28.61 - $33.21

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.