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Empire State College was established in 1971 by Dr. Ernest Boyer as a distinctive statewide institution focused on innovative and nontraditional teaching and learning.

The college continues its 45-year commitment experiment with new, flexible, and individualized modes of learning through such practices as mentoring students throughout their academic studies, creating individualized degree plans, valuing learning gained from life and work experience, building professional and social student support communities and creating flexible modes of delivery to meet students' diverse learning preferences. The college now boast over 75,000 proud and successful alumni and partners with nearly 20,000 students a year who want to expand their personal and professional horizons.

Empire State College is a part of the SUNY System and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, New York, ESC serves mostly working adults pursuing associate, bachelor's and master's degrees online and onsite at 35 locations across the state of New York and abroad.

Job Vacancy
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Job Title:
Director of Facilities
Job ID:
1099
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
Center:
Coordinating Center
Unit/Program/Office
Administration
Location:
Saratoga Springs
Description:
Empire State College seeks a highly motivated and team-oriented qualified applicant for the position of Director of Facilities. The Director is responsible for maintenance, development and expansion of college-owned and leased buildings. The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Administration, and works closely with college staff and the SUNY Construction Fund to maintain the Physical Space (PSI) and Building Characteristics Inventories (BCI). In addition, the Director of Facilities works with the College’s Director of Capital Projects, the Coordinator of Safety and Security, the Director of Procurement, and the Director for Environmental Sustainability on building codes and other compliance matters.

The incumbent directs and supervises the maintenance and janitorial staff, and works with various contractors to maintain college-owned and leased facilities throughout NYS, taking a hands-on approach when necessary. Other duties include maintaining an annual budget and drafting facility use policies and procedures. The incumbent will work closely with culturally diverse faculty and staff in a multicultural learning work environment. This position is based in Saratoga Springs, but the incumbent is required to travel to other facilities throughout the college; and is required to respond to emergency situations, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related areas of architecture or engineering and/or related major experience in facilities maintenance and project management; must have code certifications and possess a minimum of three years supervisory experience. Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and possess a valid NYS drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education, and knowledge of NY State and SUNY policies and procedures is a plus.
Special Information (e.g., travel required, evening hours, etc.):
Travel throughout NYS and occasional night and weekend work is required. Ability to respond to emergency situations is required
Rank/Salary:
$75,000-$85,000
Applications due by:
 11/20/2009
Anticipated start date:
1/02/2010
Empire State College is an EOE employer.
The application deadline has passed; you can no longer apply for this job.

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