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Position Summary:

This position coordinates and supports a variety of daily information technology-related operations in Sarofim Hall and the interdisciplinary arts, inside the classrooms, studios, labs, gallery, cinema, and performance space. This position also supports event management by providing technological oversight.

The Facilities Manager will provide in-house technical support on hardware, software, peripherals, and network connectivity. The facilities coordinator maintains, operates, and ensures the effective deployment of key departmental computer labs and classroom AV systems. A key responsibility will be ensuring that lab computers and AV systems operate with Rice's approved, standard, and most up-to-date operational software. The facilities coordinator will assist with troubleshooting any problems with hardware, networking, or software, and if the issue can't be resolved, liaise with Rice University's Information Technology team. The Facilities Manager's skills and knowledge solve common and complex issues to work with both the Office of Information Technology and Facilities.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is process and service-oriented, proactive, and has outstanding management and organizational skills.

Workplace Requirements:

• This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at Sarofim Hall. The candidate will display a willingness to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by events. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.
• This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
• Regularly lift or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Requires walking or standing up to eight hours per day and multi-limb coordination to operate equipment and drive a vehicle.
• Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to bend/crouch/kneel, lift, see, reach, climb, and balance.
• Limited exposure to excessive noise, dust, and fumes.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle.

Hiring Range: This position is benefits-eligible and exempt and has an expected minimum salary of $58,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.

*Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 2+ years of related experience
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Moderate repair knowledge and proper use of associated tools and equipment.
• Moderate knowledge of audio/video systems.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines, and project plans with short- and long-term end dates.
• Working knowledge of applications such as Excel, Word, Project.
• Experience working with internal and external vendors and services contracting.
• Background knowledge of emergency plans and their implementation; and property administration specific to PO tracking, receiving, and inventory control.

Preferences:

• Advanced knowledge of IT and AV systems
• 1 year of general maintenance and project management experience

Essential Functions:

• Leads the planning and operations for Sarofim Hall, which may have significant business, regulatory, and technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise
• Manages facilities functions
• Organizes, manages, and completes special projects
• Evaluates programs, policies, and procedures
• Identifies issues and develops alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies, and procedures
• Reviews and analyzes trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the department, including asset management tracking
• Assesses training needs and may develop associated training, including providing the end-user with technical guidance training or direct support
• Serves as space reservationist for courses and department activities while managing the technical needs of external rental requests
• Assumes primary departmental access control coordinator, granting interior and exterior door access, developing templates, and setting door schedules
• Oversees all aspects of external events, including space and equipment rentals

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