JOBS / Facilities Manager, University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor

Facilities Manager, University of Michigan Museum of Art

The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) seeks a new Facilities Manager. The position is responsible for managing the effective use of the Museum of Art building, including scheduling and assignment of specific areas of the facility available to staff, University and/or public access. The position supervises staff members in support of these duties including security officers, technical production staff and others as needed.

The new Facilities Manager will join UMMA at a dynamic time in its history as it prepares to complete construction and launch an expansion and historic restoration/renovation project totaling some 100,000 square feet. This project will bring to UMMA new levels of visibility, along with growing collections, compelling new exhibitions, and new collaborative and cross-disciplinary programs, collectively positioning the Museum at the heart of University and civic life, both intellectually and socially. This unique opportunity will appeal to the candidate who embraces change, who thrives in a cohesive, team-based environment, and who understands the possibilities and challenges of being part of a large university environment as well as part of a sprawling urban region.

In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Museum of Art facilities, staff, visitors, and art in accordance with all governmental regulations, institutional policies, and museum industry standards. This includes assuring that requests for usage meet all applicable requirements and adhere with Museum and University policies, and that the facilities are appropriate and suited to the requests. Responsibilities also include managing and maintaining the food service vendor relationship and associated catering events; and managing the ongoing, day-to-day requirements of the facility (building-related requests involving maintenance, HVAC, etc., complaints, safety).

Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Two to four years experience in institutional or facilities management with an emphasis on project coordination and implementation, working knowledge of issues associated with building maintenance, HVAC, electrical and security is required.

The successful candidate will be an articulate individual with personal integrity and strong interpersonal skills who is flexible, organized, and self-motivated, with excellent planning and follow-through. Good verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able and willing to work outside the normal workday.

Applications must be submitted via the University of Michigan’s employment website at: www.umich.edu/~jobs. For full consideration, applications should be received by March 25, 2008.