"Building Manager, Cesar Chavez Student Center (4896C), Undergraduate Education - 81167"

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We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The Division of Undergraduate Education (UE) engages the campus on vital academic initiatives that enrich the UC Berkeley undergraduate experience. The division offers programs and services that support the diverse Berkeley community of students, faculty, and staff in teaching, learning, and discovery. Under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, UE formulates and implements both campus strategy around undergraduate education and the student experience, and directs the operational work of academic support units including the American Cultures Center, the Athletic Study Center, Berkeley Changemaker, Berkeley Connect, Berkeley Discovery, the Biology Scholars Program, Research, Teaching and Learning, and the Student Learning Center.

Position Summary

The Cesar Chavez Student Center, built in 1960 and renovated in 1990, is a large campus building supporting a wide variety of student services and operations. Part of the Lower Sproul Plaza area, Chavez holds the Athletic Study Center, Berkeley Discovery Initiative, Cal Band practice rooms, the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence, the Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement, the Student Learning Center, and more. The building also adjoins the Golden Bear Cafe and Berkeley Art Studio, which are managed separately but in close coordination. This role involves the management, long-range planning, organization, coordination, oversight and/or performance of multiple operational activities and services for the Cesar Chavez Student Center, including space planning, general maintenance, specialized facility systems and operations, triage and tracking of repair services, move planning and coordination, and development of procedures, policies and communications related to infrastructure and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with multiple units throughout the organization to provide a safe and secure facilities environment.
• Recommends facilities-related procedures and solutions, taking into account budgets, space allocation, staffing and infrastructure design.
• Assists department leadership by managing budget allocations for building maintenance and custodial services, in coordination with the Division of Undergraduate Education finance team.
• Contributes to budget development for moves and minor building infrastructure upgrades. This includes assistance with long-term planning and forecasting.
• Coordinates work crew activities to minimize disruption to building occupants.
• Works with internal and external agencies/contractors as needed in regards to existing contract terms or to solicit or negotiate contracts.
• Reviews and critiques contract documents for construction, including plans and specifications from outside consultants.
• Serves as liaison with organization and external agencies regarding safety, access, maintenance, remodeling and construction activities.
• Maintains building related plans and procedures including access controls and security, emergency preparedness, commonly-encountered hazardous materials storage and disposal, crime prevention activities, fire safety inspection compliance and reporting.
• When necessary, develops space allocation or reallocation plans for management review.
• Coordinates emergency repairs during and after work hours.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge in the areas of building space planning, codes, capacity, security, fire safety, emergency management, organization and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced skills in working collaboratively and influencing others.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, understand different perspectives, and negotiate mutually workable solutions to complex resource issues.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural or engineering concepts.
• Advanced skill to multi-task and effectively prioritize large project work.
• Ability to leverage limited resources effectively to make improvements.
• Advanced skills to assess processes or services to make improvements and in project management.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $98,600.00 - $141,500.00. The full salary range for this classification is $98,600 - $184,400.

This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.