Associate Director, Site Services
EXPIRED
Posted Jul 24, 2024
Expired Date: Oct 12, 2024
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With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Who we are
Why Rensselaer?
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
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Reporting to the Director of Environmental and Site Services, the Associate Director, Site Services is responsible for day-to-day management, productivity, and accountability of all staff within Landscape, Athletic Fields, Garage Moving, and Recycling/Waste removal.
The Associate Director is responsible for assisting the Director with short and long term performance planning and metrics, personnel management, policy development, budget development and execution, and major capital project support. Other responsibilities include management of landscape and grounds assessment programs and staff training, development. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Director and the Associate Director, Environmental Services in the development, implementation and oversight of the Snow and Ice Response Plan.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Landscape design or related field
Five (5) or more years of demonstrated relevant experience in grounds and landscape maintenance including two years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
A relevant combination of education, training, and directly related experience may be substituted for a degree
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a university setting
Experience in moving logistics
Experience with recycling/waste removal
Experience in fleet management
Experience in landscape design
Experience in athletic field maintenance
Experience with snow removal operations
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven management and leadership ability
Ability to work in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
Ability to communicate and interact with diverse customers and constituencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other web based applications
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Planning, organizing and effective time management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control and monitor expenses
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
Attention to detail
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Working knowledge of computerized systems/software appropriate to physical plant operations is desired.
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Local travel between campus locations only
Driving
Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range:
$80,000 – $101,000
Pay transparency disclosure:
The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) .
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