Facility Coordinator II, Division of Research & Innovation

Facility Coordinator II, Division of Research & Innovation


Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Facility Coordinator II, Division of Research & Innovation at its Detroit campus location.


Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

Provide facilities management administrative support and highly specialized skills for the physical operations and support services for a large School, College or Division of the University to ensure the effective utilization of available facilities and to improve operational efficiency.

Essential Functions :

Oversee and monitor the maintenance and repair of the physical facilities and services to ensure established standards are maintained. Assess space requirements and inventory usage of occupied space and recommend and implement changes in allocation.

May serve as technical liaison to facility researchers and students to identify and address unit needs and provide recommendations regarding resource allocation and prioritization. Prepare and provide related reports and data as requested.


Determine operational inventory and equipment needs. Coordinate purchasing activities, analyze needs, research products, contact vendors for prices, create specifications and oversee the purchasing process to ensure appropriate selection, cost effectiveness and prompt delivery of equipment and services.

Develop and maintain property control records to ensure all property and equipment usage is handled in a responsible manner. Initiate calls for service for unit equipment and utilities. Review and approve all telecommunication services within the School, College or Division.

May act as liaison to various departments, personnel and service groups to request service, resolve problems and implement new and effective services. Attend meetings and participate in related programs and events. Provide information on department facilities and activities.

May provide advice and instruction to students, faculty and researchers regarding a technical specialty. Utilize specialized knowledge in the execution of highly technical skills to provide assistance units and support with research and instructional activities. Design, fabricate, repair and maintain laboratory equipment.

Assist in special projects which require long range planning, needs assessment and coordination of various departments, staff and outside groups in terms of facilities, maintenance and renovation and sustaining physical operations. Assemble and direct the resources necessary to achieve goals set by administrators.


Supervise and schedule work assignments for regular and part-time support staff. Train and instruct on policies and procedures to accommodate School/College/Division services.

Perform related work as assigned.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions thatwill be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what thespecific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It isnot intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor toassign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. Theuse of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not beheld to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level ofdifficulty.


ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:


This classification provides facilities management which includes overseeing and coordinating various physical plant operational activities for a School, College or Division in the University. Work activities demand the application of many procedures to differing situations and offer incumbent latitude in determining the sequence in which these procedures should be applied. Situations may also require the search for new applications of procedures and the establishment of new priorities. May require the application of highly specialized skills in a research setting and the utilization of such skills in the instruction and assistance of researchers and students in a laboratory setting. Work assignments are somewhat complex and require an understanding of facilities management. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to staff and the general public on the department's functioning and space utilization and may provide supervision to non-exempt department staff. Work assignments are performed independently and under the direction of an academic or administrative head, e.g. Dean, Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from afour year college or university or an equivalent combination of educationand/or experience.

Considerableexperience in facilities management.

Reasonablesupervisory experience.

Strong oral and/orwritten communication skills.

Ability tocommunicate effectively with others.

Knowledge ofUniversity operational policies and procedures.

May requirespecialized skills and extensive experience in the application of those skillsin a research environment.

Typically,incumbents have held positions such as Facilities Coordinator I or have beeninvolved in facilities upkeep.
School/College/Division:

The Division of Research & Innovation

Primary Department:


H0905 - VP Research

Employment Type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/Salary Information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $51,274
• Salary hire maximum: $58,113

Working Conditions:

Normal officeenvironment.

This position mustbe filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, andas such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job Openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:


University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.