Executive Director, Highlander Union Building

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 131,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside seeks an Executive Director for the Highlander Union Building to lead facilities management, event programming and student engagement across a 150,000 square foot campus hub. The role directs capital planning, financial operations, policy development and annual reporting, partnering with student governance and campus partners to advance engagement.

The position emphasizes autonomy and collaboration, with accountability for services, safety and strategic growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 8-13 years of related experience.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Understanding of student development theory and application to student engagement.
• Experience working with multiple constituencies, including service providers, senior leadership, students and community.
• Relevant experience managing facilities or programs in student-focused university environments.
• Knowledge of best practices in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management of the Highlander Union Building and related spaces.
• Lead event scheduling, programming, and major events.
• Manage capital planning projects and financial operations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and annual reporting related to the unit.
• Collaborate with Student Recreation Center to align management practices.
• Engage with campus stakeholders to advance student engagement initiatives.
• Lead a team and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Metrics & KPIs

Project management

Collaboration

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Information

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement, the Executive Director of the Highlander Union Building is responsible for the management of the Highlander Union Building, a 150,000 square foot facility that includes retail, dining, offices, outdoor locations and event spaces managed in association with a student-led governing board that serves in an advisory capacity. This position is also responsible for the maintenance and custodial needs of Costo Hall and the event management needs of the Student Success Center. The Executive Director will lead a team responsible for facilities management, event scheduling, programming (including late night events), major events, student free speech response and campus-wide activities. As part of their duties, the Executive Director will be responsible for capital planning projects, financial operations, development of policies and procedures, assessment of services, annual reporting and student engagement. This position functions with a large amount of autonomy and is expected to lead initiatives to increase student engagement, including collaboration with the Student Recreation Center to align management and administrative functions with best practices. The incumbent is a crucial part of the student engagement experience at UCR and is a key collaborator across campus. The salary range for this position is $130,500.00 - $256,100.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $155,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position Information

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement, the Executive Director of the Highlander Union Building is responsible for the management of the Highlander Union Building, a 150,000 square foot facility that includes retail, dining, offices, outdoor locations and event spaces managed in association with a student-led governing board that serves in an advisory capacity. This position is also responsible for the maintenance and custodial needs of Costo Hall and the event management needs of the Student Success Center. The Executive Director will lead a team responsible for facilities management, event scheduling, programming (including late night events), major events, student free speech response and campus-wide activities. As part of their duties, the Executive Director will be responsible for capital planning projects, financial operations, development of policies and procedures, assessment of services, annual reporting and student engagement. This position functions with a large amount of autonomy and is expected to lead initiatives to increase student engagement, including collaboration with the Student Recreation Center to align management and administrative functions with best practices. The incumbent is a crucial part of the student engagement experience at UCR and is a key collaborator across campus. The salary range for this position is $130,500.00 - $256,100.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $155,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Degree

Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Experience Requirements

Experience

8 - 13 years of related experience.

Requirement

Required

Experience

Previous supervisory/managerial experience.

Requirement

Experience

Understanding of student development theory and application to student engagement

Requirement

Experience

Experience working with multiple constituencies, including service providers, senior leadership, students and community

Requirement

Experience

Relevant experience associated with managing facilities or programs associated with similar student-focused facilities in a university environment

Requirement

Experience

Knowledge of best practices and industry standards associated with facilities management

• Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.
• Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects.
• Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Understanding of student developmental theory, including engagement models and student development
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and respond quickly to emerging needs
• Excellent ability to manage student fees, including coordinating with student-led governing board, transparency and thoughtful engagement with broader student community
• Strong ability to understand and utilize policies/procedures when evaluating events and other issues
• High level of political acumen and understanding of how to navigate complex institutional environments
• Knowledgeable regarding best practices in facilities management, including deferred maintenance, renovations and expansion

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Oversees through subordinate managers a large department or multiple smaller units, OR manages a highly specialized technical function/team. Has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals through subordinate managers. Determines objectives, directs programs, develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. Proactively assesses risk to establish systems and procedures to protect organizational assets. Determines strategies for a program with organization-wide impact.

Custom Scope

Responsible for managing the administrative services and/or general operations of a school, OR college OR large, multiple or interdisciplinary department(s) within a college, or large or multiple non-academic department(s). Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing resources. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Monitors division and department adherence to approved budget. Involved in developing, modifying and executing organizational policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules.

Department Custom Scope

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement, the Executive Director of the Highlander Union Building is responsible for the management of the Highlander Union Building, a 150,000 square foot facility that includes retail, dining, offices, outdoor locations and event spaces managed in association with a student-led governing board that serves in an advisory capacity. This position is also responsible for the maintenance and custodial needs of Costo Hall and the event management needs of the Student Success Center. The Executive Director will lead a team responsible for facilities management, event scheduling, programming (including late night events), major events, student free speech response and campus-wide activities. As part of their duties, the Executive Director will be responsible for capital planning projects, financial operations, development of policies and procedures, assessment of services, annual reporting and student engagement. This position functions with a large amount of autonomy and is expected to lead initiatives to increase student engagement, including collaboration with the Student Recreation Center to align management and administrative functions with best practices. The incumbent is a crucial part of the student engagement experience at UCR and is a key collaborator across campus.