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Senior Building Administrator, Penn Arts and Sciences
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Position Number: 5647412
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Senior Building Administrator, Penn Arts and Sciences

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Senior Building Administrator, Penn Arts and Sciences

Job Profile Title
Building Administrator Senior

Job Description Summary
Supervise, coordinate & administer operations (including maintenance, repair, renovation, housekeeping, safety, and security) in assigned buildings and surrounding grounds to ensure optimum delivery and excellent customer service to faculty and staff in the buildings. Serve as the liaison between building occupants, all University Departments, and outside vendors responsible for building operations. Provide excellent customer service to building faculty, staff, and students. Troubleshoot problems and recommend and implement solutions to problems and emergencies. Supervise Service Mechanics and any assigned Building Services Assistants. Monitor Housekeeping supervision. Prioritize building needs. Coordinate utility shutdowns and emergency drills. Coordinate special events. Maintain on-call status in case of utility shutdowns, emergencies, service requests, or investigations in assigned buildings.

Job Description

The School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) Facilities Planning & Operations Department provides services in project coordination, building administration, and operational services to the various departments within all School of Arts and Sciences buildings and spaces, both on and off campus.

Specifically, Building Administrators serve as the primary liaison between SAS faculty and staff, SAS Facilities, central University Facilities Services, Public Safety, Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS), University Lab Animal Resources (ULAR), and VPUL classrooms. Building Administrators direct and instruct their Building Service Mechanics in their daily work.

Responsibilities:

Supervise, coordinate and administer operations (including maintenance, repair, renovation, housekeeping, safety, and security) in assigned buildings, which may include an animal research facility and surrounding grounds to ensure optimum delivery.
Serve as the liaison between building occupants, all University Departments, and outside vendors responsible for building operations.
Troubleshoot problems, recommend, and implement solutions to problems and emergencies.
Supervise service mechanics and assign building service assistants.
Monitor Housekeeping supervision.
Prioritize building needs.
Coordinate utility shutdowns and emergency drills.
Coordinate special events.
Maintain on-call status in case of utility shutdowns, emergencies, service requests, or investigations in assigned buildings.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver's license required
Experience in an academic setting preferred
Experience in lab-based environment preferred
Computer experience preferred including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, calendar and E-mail
Demonstrated understanding of technical aspect of planning for operating and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical and structural systems and housekeeping services of large and complex buildings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to supervise, coordinate, work cooperatively and instruct others
Ability to interact with diverse community; accurate and prompt record keeping and attention to problems required, with appropriate follow-up
Must be highly organized and able to prioritize

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $80,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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