Health Careers Education Center Manager

Basic Function and Responsibility:

The Oakton Health Careers Education Center (HCEC) Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. This role involves coordinating facility services, managing personnel, and collaborating with various departments to support the institution's mission and strategic goals. Location: Oakton Health Careers Education Center, Evanston, IL.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Facility Oversight:

• Manage and supervise the maintenance and operations of HCEC.
• Coordinate with the internal Facilities department, and external contractors and vendors as necessary, as it relates to repairs and renovation projects.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Budget Management:

• Assist in the development and management of the HCEC office budget.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop and implement emergency response plans for facility-related incidents.
• Coordinate with campus security and local emergency services to ensure safety protocols are in place.

Communication:

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, visitors, phone calls, and emails, providing information and assistance as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related inquiries from faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with academic departments to ensure that facility needs align with academic schedules and events.
• Participate in campus planning and development meetings to represent facility interests.

Sustainability Initiatives:

• Promote and implement sustainability practices within facility operations.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, business administration, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in a higher education setting (preferred).
• Proven experience in team leadership and project management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and maintenance best practices (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Facilities Management preferred.

Working Conditions:

• The Manager will work primarily at the Health Careers Education Center and may be required to respond to emergencies outside of regular working hours. On occasion, travel to either Des Plaines or Skokie campus may be required.
Light lifting up to 20 lbs. and light carrying up to 20 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building and to other campuses. Occasional lifting and moving of equipment may be necessary.

Supervision Received: Administrative and functional supervision is received from the Dean of Health Careers.

Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision is exercised over the Health Career Education Center Administrative Support Specialist and student employees.

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:45 pm

SALARY $60,189