Director of Campus Administration

This position is responsible for overseeing several areas which may include supervising the campus budget, facilities, security, custodial, the duplicating center, network services, media services, and computer operations. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

• Manages all campus operations including but not limited to public safety, custodial services, mailrooms, auxiliary services, network services and, media services
• Supervises, hires, schedules, and evaluates personnel
• Develops and administers related budgets
• Monitors all fiscal transactions including purchases, disbursements, budget transfers, contracts and grant awards for hundreds of campus accounts
• Coordinates annual inventory reports and generates campus databases
• Serves as liaison between the campus and the district divisions of Business Affairs, Human Resources, Information Technology and Facilities Management
• Sets priorities, makes decisions, and manages multiple projects, including renovations, remodeling and new construction
• Prepares, reviews and updates all lease agreements for individuals or organizations who rent space on campus
• Coordinates the preparation of the campus master facilities plan and prepares reports related to facilities usage
• Implements and manages campus emergency preparedness action plans
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and implements corrective measures to maintain all aspects of campus support services needed
• Participates in campus and college committees including the Campus Administration council and CCIO committee
• Negotiates facility contracts and agreements
• Prepares planning, zoning, and City Commission Board meeting strategies and documents for the rezoning of College properties as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of related experience or Master’s degree with five (5) years of related administrative and budgetary experience
• All educational degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Ability to strategically plan and manage multiple budgets
• Knowledge and understanding of college organization, goals and objectives, and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Knowledge and commitment to the college mission
• Knowledge and adherence of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise; to include but not limited to, public policy proficiency, civic responsibility, zoning, and other local and government affairs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements
• Ability to read, analyze, budget, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ability to maintain confidentially and professional etiquette
• Ability to work with user communities of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

• This function/position has been designated as "critical". This means that it has job duties that affect the security, safety or physical operation of the College, and are required to work at the Emergency Operations Center and/or have access to the incident scene once normal campus operations have been suspended.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.