PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II (HOUSING FACILITIES COORDINATOR)

The Department of Student Housing and Residence Life supports over 3,200 students across six residence halls and hosts more than 2,500 summer guests. The Housing Facilities Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and overall appearance of on-campus housing facilities. This position is responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and supervising a team of 8-12 facility student assistants.

Key responsibilities include conducting quality assurance inspections for daily and special cleaning requests, overseeing event spaces in and around residence halls, and managing various facility operations. The coordinator ensures compliance with cleaning standards by overseeing contracted cleaning services and supervises student assistants responsible for event setup and teardown, trash and recycling collection, auxiliary grounds maintenance, and custodial inventory management. Additionally, the role includes maintaining custodial assets such as soap, sanitizer, and towel dispensers, as well as WEPA print stations.

Reporting to the Director of Student Housing and Dining Facilities, this position helps oversee the daily operations of six residence halls, encompassing approximately 1,000,000 square feet of space.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, and train professional and student staff personnel. Evaluate and directly supervise a team of facility student assistants.
• Inspect daily cleaning, repairs, and renovations for quality adherence to specifications and thoroughness.
• Oversee residential event spaces (schedule event setup and tear down and maintain departmental assets such as tables, chairs, tech, etc.).
• Coordinate with vendors, present recommendations for repairs, replacements, and facility improvements, schedule personnel, and respond to facilities concerns/complaints.
• Assist in the facilitation of departmental events (such as the SHRL tailgates for athletic events, among others) that may occur outside of typical business hours as determined by the Director of Student Housing and Dining Facilities.
• Coordinate with Student Housing and Dining Facilities leadership, campus maintenance, contractors, and private vendors on special projects, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policy & procedures to ensure proper safety, security, and upkeep of all facilities within the UAB Housing community.
• Operate department vehicles and be responsible for the safe operation of vehicles and reporting any observed maintenance needs (must have a valid driver’s license, complete training courses, and possess an acceptable driving record prior to operating department vehicles).
• Operate equipment with small engines/motors such as power washers, carpet cleaners, and other power tools.
• Participate in training sessions and staff meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Wage: $41,500 - $43,500

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting of heavy objects and equipment while performing job duties. Wrist, hand, and finger dexterity are required to operate various equipment and materials.
  
  

Required Dates & Events

• Additional hours beyond 40 per week and a blackout on vacation days may be required during peak business times, including Move-in and Move-out weeks (typically mid- to late-August and late-April to early-May).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management in a residence hall setting is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with supervision, selection, training, and development of student staff teams
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  
  

UAB Benefits

UAB offers a robust state-funded pension plan through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a generous up to 5% retirement match in UAB’s voluntary retirement account, and additional RSA benefits. UAB also provides educational assistance for employees and their family, parental leave, and exclusive discounts on tickets for various cultural and entertainment events. Visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB for a comprehensive list of eligible Benefits.

UAB EEO Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

143001000 Student Housing & Residential Life

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite