KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides oversight and management of facilities for MARB and Library Services, including building maintenance, space allocation and usage, and capital projects.
2. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions. Assists with staff professional development.
3. Lead and motivate cross-functional teams in the operations unit, including budget staff, facilities maintenance team, and communications. Foster a culture of collaboration and high performance while providing guidance and support ensuring coordination across all functions.
4. Communicate and explain new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meet with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
5. Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with all University, BOR, USG, state, and federal policies, rules, and regulations.
6. Advises the AVP and leadership team on long-range goals and strategic planning initiatives, departmental policies and procedures development, planning, and allocation of resources.
7. Collaborating with leadership, develop and execute operational strategies that align with the overall objectives of MARB and Library Services.
8. Establish and ensure stability and sustainability of department budgets in compliance with university policy and procedures. Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for cost-saving.
9. Optimizes resource allocation to maximize productivity and efficiency and oversees inventory management, procurement, and vendor relationships.
10. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
11. Facilitates high-level administrative processes between the department and the Office of Academic Affairs and campus stakeholders.
12. Assists with assessment and accreditation processes including AACSB and SACS (budget, data collection, compliance, coordination).
13. Oversees department marketing, strategic advertising, design, and internal and external relations.
14. Assist in communicating the vision and strategic initiatives for MARB and Library Services to further branding and awareness of programs and research.