Associate Director Facilities Management Recreation Services 27217BR
Position Overview
KU Recreation Services, a Department within Student Affairs, provides a campus-wide impact by improving quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, affiliates, retirees, alumni, spouses, and domestic partners through its fitness and wellness initiatives. KU Recreation Services provide state-of-the-art recreational programs, facilities, and services.
Indoor facilities include the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC) and is comprised of many different activity spaces: 16,000 square feet of cardiovascular resistance training and free weight equipment, six indoor basketball/volleyball courts, a three-lane suspended jogging track, an aerobics studio, a martial arts studio, three racquetball courts, one squash court, dasher board system multipurpose gym, a 42-foot climbing wall and bouldering wall, two outdoor basketball courts, conference room, and a meeting room. Outdoor facilities include: several acres of grass field spaces at the Shenk Recreational Sports Complex and two artificial turf fields, four lighted sand volleyball courts, and four lighted tennis courts. KU Recreation Services utilizes the Robinson Center for its aquatic activities.
Programs within KU Recreation Services include Fitness, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers group fitness (“KU Fit”) with classes focused on cardio, strength, and mind and body, Personal Training, and Fitness Assessments. Intramurals play team sports, team tournaments, and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive, recreational, and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock climbing wall and an equipment rental center.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave per year, ten paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! The University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Job Description
35% Facility Leadership:
• Provides leadership within the department for facilities associated with departmental units (Operations, Membership, Maintenance, Custodial, Technology, and Risk Management), associated campus wide units and department for budget/payroll, supervisory, scheduling; continued improvements of existing facilities and future facility planning and implementation. • Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, operating policies and procedures to responsible units and department • Works with the Director by contributing to development and changes in strategic planning, facility planning, and budget development of the department. • Budget/Payroll oversight and development/implementation for facilities, operations, custodial, maintenance, membership risk management, outdoor pursuits, and technology units • Responsible for $450,000+ budget and $100,000+ revenue • Coordinate financial audits for responsible units • Works with units to review and make recommendations to evolve their services to meet current trends and requests which includes cost analysis of existing and new services for each unit to ensure compliance with budget goals. • Provide strategic oversight to all responsible units to understand implications of decision making on operations of the department. • Understand that scope of decisions impacts internal operations of the department and requires compliance that guidelines are maintained. • Conceptualizes, develops, and implements policies and procedures that effect the department’s mission and vision. • Research current national trends and develops a plan for implementation of appropriate products, equipment and services • Responsible for approving and purchasing associated equipment with units as well as state contracts • Ensures all responsible units are within compliance at department, university and state levels, as well as maintains established accreditations. • Communicates strategic goals to responsible units & develops action plans to ensure success in meeting strategic goals. • Analyzes, conceptualizes, develops and has input on departmental decisions and direction. • Develops, reports, and identifies metrics to evaluate efficiencies to suggest operational changes when warranted • Responsible for preventative maintenance of all facilities • Coordinate replacement of all equipment for all facilities • Coordinate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives • May be given authority to act on the Director’s behalf for the department • Manage national standards for ADA compliance and OSHAA for department • Serve as backup for financial deposits
15% Facility Planning:
• Coordinate and facilitate with staff, current facility projects; assist with future capital planning and project feasibility studies, renovations, repair and improvements, and construction • Represents department with Facilities Planning and Design on assigned projects • Research appropriate equipment needs for facilities • Leads special projects as required
10% Supervisory/Searches and Evaluations:
• Direct reports: 2 Full-time Unclassified Professional Staff- Assistant Director of Facility Management, and Assistant Director of Facility Operations • Indirect reports: 5 University Support Custodial Staff; 2 University Maintenance Support Staff; and, approximately 80 student staff employees • Directs the human resource functions for responsible units including recruitment, selection, training, supervision, payroll, risk management and evaluation of staff. • Develop protocols for operation of the ASRFC where student staff operate the facility 65% of the time without full time staff present • Responsible for overall staff development of reporting units
10% Projects and workflow with Facility Services and private contractors: Responsible for the daily operation of facilities to include but not limited to:
• HVAC, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, etc. • Responsible for monitoring and updating Johnson Controls, Watt Stopper, Mecho Shade and any other systems specific to facilities
10% Risk Management:
• Responsible for comprehensive departmental Risk Management Action Plan to include: • Security systems, video cameras, and two-way radios • Emergency processes for evacuation and shelter in place • Campus Safety Authority and BEL (Building Emergency Liaison) Training through KU Public Safety • Responsible for department CPR/AED compliance and instruction • CPR/AED instructor through a nationally recognized association • Purchase and maintain equipment • Serves in the absence of the Director in emergency situations • Ensure proper management of custodial, maintenance and staffing of facilities to provide participants, guests and spectators of programs a safe, appropriate healthy experience.
10% Projects and workflow for department and University with Information Technology/Computer Center: • Desk top services including development of replacement and upgrade plan • Analysis of effectiveness of Innosoft Fusion software system (point of sale, scheduling, registration that is unique to the University). • Manage all software upgrades • Manage and coordinate semester student and faculty/staff download with Information Management • Seek new and innovative technology and software to insure department maintains a best practices environment for the benefit of the student body • Other technology to include: keyless security locks, two-way radio communication systems and general technology equipment that includes stereo systems, WiFi, and audio/visual components.
5% Scheduling: • Coordinate departmental Scheduling Team • Build yearly master schedule for programmatic and special usage
5% Other duties as assigned:
Position Requirements
This position requires CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire and will be provided free of charge if not currently certified.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field and five years of full-time professional experience OR Bachelor’s and 8 years of progressive facility management experience (Graduate Assistantships do not count as full-time experience) • Experience with budget planning and management that involves multiple cost centers and allocations • Three years of supervisory experience of full time staff • Working knowledge and experience with risk management, emergency and safety planning for indoor and outdoor venues as evidenced by application materials • Written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications
• Five years of progressive experience in the university/college campus recreation environment reflecting experience in facilities and operations. • Experience with a comprehensive collegiate recreation facility management system for access, scheduling, financials • Demonstrated professional involvement such as presenting or committee work, particularly involvement with organizations such as NIRSA, NRPA, NASPA or ACPA. • Demonstrated team oriented approach to leadership and experience independently working on multiple tasks • Demonstrated student/participant centered decision-making skills • Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills specifically detail oriented, visionary, self-initiating, problem solving, critical thinking, result producing, and conflict resolution
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/5049902
Contact Information to Applicants: Sony Heath soheath@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. • Resume or curriculum vitae. • Contact information for three professional references. • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 11, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.
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Advertised Salary Range: Starting at $72,000 and commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 11-Mar-2024 Anticipated Start Date: 03-Jun-2024 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE:1.0 Reg/Temp:Regular FLSA Status: Administrative Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Full Time
Associate Director Facilities Management Recreation Services 27217BR
Position Overview
KU Recreation Services, a Department within Student Affairs, provides a campus-wide impact by improving quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, affiliates, retirees, alumni, spouses, and domestic partners through its fitness and wellness initiatives. KU Recreation Services provide state-of-the-art recreational programs, facilities, and services.
Indoor facilities include the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC) and is comprised of many different activity spaces: 16,000 square feet of cardiovascular resistance training and free weight equipment, six indoor basketball/volleyball courts, a three-lane suspended jogging track, an aerobics studio, a martial arts studio, three racquetball courts, one squash court, dasher board system multipurpose gym, a 42-foot climbing wall and bouldering wall, two outdoor basketball courts, conference room, and a meeting room. Outdoor facilities include: several acres of grass field spaces at the Shenk Recreational Sports Complex and two artificial turf fields, four lighted sand volleyball courts, and four lighted tennis courts. KU Recreation Services utilizes the Robinson Center for its aquatic activities.
Programs within KU Recreation Services include Fitness, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers group fitness (“KU Fit”) with classes focused on cardio, strength, and mind and body, Personal Training, and Fitness Assessments. Intramurals play team sports, team tournaments, and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive, recreational, and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock climbing wall and an equipment rental center.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave per year, ten paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! The University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Job Description
35% Facility Leadership:
• Provides leadership within the department for facilities associated with departmental units (Operations, Membership, Maintenance, Custodial, Technology, and Risk Management), associated campus wide units and department for budget/payroll, supervisory, scheduling; continued improvements of existing facilities and future facility planning and implementation. • Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, operating policies and procedures to responsible units and department • Works with the Director by contributing to development and changes in strategic planning, facility planning, and budget development of the department. • Budget/Payroll oversight and development/implementation for facilities, operations, custodial, maintenance, membership risk management, outdoor pursuits, and technology units • Responsible for $450,000+ budget and $100,000+ revenue • Coordinate financial audits for responsible units • Works with units to review and make recommendations to evolve their services to meet current trends and requests which includes cost analysis of existing and new services for each unit to ensure compliance with budget goals. • Provide strategic oversight to all responsible units to understand implications of decision making on operations of the department. • Understand that scope of decisions impacts internal operations of the department and requires compliance that guidelines are maintained. • Conceptualizes, develops, and implements policies and procedures that effect the department’s mission and vision. • Research current national trends and develops a plan for implementation of appropriate products, equipment and services • Responsible for approving and purchasing associated equipment with units as well as state contracts • Ensures all responsible units are within compliance at department, university and state levels, as well as maintains established accreditations. • Communicates strategic goals to responsible units & develops action plans to ensure success in meeting strategic goals. • Analyzes, conceptualizes, develops and has input on departmental decisions and direction. • Develops, reports, and identifies metrics to evaluate efficiencies to suggest operational changes when warranted • Responsible for preventative maintenance of all facilities • Coordinate replacement of all equipment for all facilities • Coordinate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives • May be given authority to act on the Director’s behalf for the department • Manage national standards for ADA compliance and OSHAA for department • Serve as backup for financial deposits
15% Facility Planning:
• Coordinate and facilitate with staff, current facility projects; assist with future capital planning and project feasibility studies, renovations, repair and improvements, and construction • Represents department with Facilities Planning and Design on assigned projects • Research appropriate equipment needs for facilities • Leads special projects as required
10% Supervisory/Searches and Evaluations:
• Direct reports: 2 Full-time Unclassified Professional Staff- Assistant Director of Facility Management, and Assistant Director of Facility Operations • Indirect reports: 5 University Support Custodial Staff; 2 University Maintenance Support Staff; and, approximately 80 student staff employees • Directs the human resource functions for responsible units including recruitment, selection, training, supervision, payroll, risk management and evaluation of staff. • Develop protocols for operation of the ASRFC where student staff operate the facility 65% of the time without full time staff present • Responsible for overall staff development of reporting units
10% Projects and workflow with Facility Services and private contractors: Responsible for the daily operation of facilities to include but not limited to:
• HVAC, minor repairs, preventative maintenance, etc. • Responsible for monitoring and updating Johnson Controls, Watt Stopper, Mecho Shade and any other systems specific to facilities
10% Risk Management:
• Responsible for comprehensive departmental Risk Management Action Plan to include: • Security systems, video cameras, and two-way radios • Emergency processes for evacuation and shelter in place • Campus Safety Authority and BEL (Building Emergency Liaison) Training through KU Public Safety • Responsible for department CPR/AED compliance and instruction • CPR/AED instructor through a nationally recognized association • Purchase and maintain equipment • Serves in the absence of the Director in emergency situations • Ensure proper management of custodial, maintenance and staffing of facilities to provide participants, guests and spectators of programs a safe, appropriate healthy experience.
10% Projects and workflow for department and University with Information Technology/Computer Center: • Desk top services including development of replacement and upgrade plan • Analysis of effectiveness of Innosoft Fusion software system (point of sale, scheduling, registration that is unique to the University). • Manage all software upgrades • Manage and coordinate semester student and faculty/staff download with Information Management • Seek new and innovative technology and software to insure department maintains a best practices environment for the benefit of the student body • Other technology to include: keyless security locks, two-way radio communication systems and general technology equipment that includes stereo systems, WiFi, and audio/visual components.
5% Scheduling: • Coordinate departmental Scheduling Team • Build yearly master schedule for programmatic and special usage
5% Other duties as assigned:
Position Requirements
This position requires CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire and will be provided free of charge if not currently certified.
Required Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Sport Management, Higher Education or related field and five years of full-time professional experience OR Bachelor’s and 8 years of progressive facility management experience (Graduate Assistantships do not count as full-time experience) • Experience with budget planning and management that involves multiple cost centers and allocations • Three years of supervisory experience of full time staff • Working knowledge and experience with risk management, emergency and safety planning for indoor and outdoor venues as evidenced by application materials • Written communication skills as evidenced by application materials
Preferred Qualifications
• Five years of progressive experience in the university/college campus recreation environment reflecting experience in facilities and operations. • Experience with a comprehensive collegiate recreation facility management system for access, scheduling, financials • Demonstrated professional involvement such as presenting or committee work, particularly involvement with organizations such as NIRSA, NRPA, NASPA or ACPA. • Demonstrated team oriented approach to leadership and experience independently working on multiple tasks • Demonstrated student/participant centered decision-making skills • Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills specifically detail oriented, visionary, self-initiating, problem solving, critical thinking, result producing, and conflict resolution
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/5049902
Contact Information to Applicants: Sony Heath soheath@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. • Resume or curriculum vitae. • Contact information for three professional references. • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 11, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.
#LI-HR1
Advertised Salary Range: Starting at $72,000 and commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 11-Mar-2024 Anticipated Start Date: 03-Jun-2024 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE:1.0 Reg/Temp:Regular FLSA Status: Administrative Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
HVAC Technician Senior FS Maintenance Services 26726BR
Position Overview
Are you experienced in HVAC and looking for a career change? The University of Kansas is currently expanding their Senior HVAC Technician team and seeks master/journey level crafts persons to work in the areas of inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial heating and cooling equipment with an emphasis on work quality, efficiency, service, following all applicable local and national codes.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned each month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option, 4-day work week 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.
Job Description
75% HVAC Operations
• Inspects, monitors, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and provides maintenance on all industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration/chiller equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy management control systems independently or with limited supervision. • Reviews heat and cooling requirements; compares and recommends modifications to achieve optimal system effectiveness and efficiency of the system. • Participate in new equipment installations. Research and develop procedures and documentation. • Document and outline procedures for use of appropriate hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills as needed. • Works with impacted customers as needed to resolve heating and cooling related issues.
20% Training
• Provides training and mentorship to junior level technicians and interns. • Conducts professional development as needed on new systems and/or controls.
5% Other Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements
• Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. • Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold, inside and outdoors. • Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. • Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED equivalency. • Five years of industrial or commercial HVAC experience. An associate degree or Vocational School Certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience. • EPA CFC Certification for refrigerants. • Demonstrated experience in repair and troubleshooting in 3 phase voltages. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in low pressure refrigeration repairs and troubleshooting. • Experience in developing and conducting training and/or mentoring. • Experience maintaining equipment inventory and documenting activities. • Experience working in a university, college, or other multi-building campus environment.
Contact Information to Applicants: Greg Segerstrom greg.segerstrom@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. • Resume or curriculum vitae. • Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin Monday, December 11th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
#LI-HR1
Advertised Salary Range: No less than $53,550 annually ($25.74 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience. Application Review Begins: 11-Dec-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jan-2024 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class : B-University Support Staff
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option, 4-day work week 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.
Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4853078
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses)
Full Time
HVAC Technician Senior FS Maintenance Services 26726BR
Position Overview
Are you experienced in HVAC and looking for a career change? The University of Kansas is currently expanding their Senior HVAC Technician team and seeks master/journey level crafts persons to work in the areas of inspection, maintenance, and repair of industrial and commercial heating and cooling equipment with an emphasis on work quality, efficiency, service, following all applicable local and national codes.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned each month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option, 4-day work week 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.
Job Description
75% HVAC Operations
• Inspects, monitors, diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and provides maintenance on all industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration/chiller equipment and associated plumbing, electrical, mechanical and energy management control systems independently or with limited supervision. • Reviews heat and cooling requirements; compares and recommends modifications to achieve optimal system effectiveness and efficiency of the system. • Participate in new equipment installations. Research and develop procedures and documentation. • Document and outline procedures for use of appropriate hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills as needed. • Works with impacted customers as needed to resolve heating and cooling related issues.
20% Training
• Provides training and mentorship to junior level technicians and interns. • Conducts professional development as needed on new systems and/or controls.
5% Other Duties as Assigned
Position Requirements
• Reach, grasp, lift, carry and place moderately heavy loads frequently and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. • Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures – both hot and cold, inside and outdoors. • Work overtime and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. • Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED equivalency. • Five years of industrial or commercial HVAC experience. An associate degree or Vocational School Certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience. • EPA CFC Certification for refrigerants. • Demonstrated experience in repair and troubleshooting in 3 phase voltages. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in low pressure refrigeration repairs and troubleshooting. • Experience in developing and conducting training and/or mentoring. • Experience maintaining equipment inventory and documenting activities. • Experience working in a university, college, or other multi-building campus environment.
Contact Information to Applicants: Greg Segerstrom greg.segerstrom@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met. • Resume or curriculum vitae. • Contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin Monday, December 11th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
#LI-HR1
Advertised Salary Range: No less than $53,550 annually ($25.74 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience. Application Review Begins: 11-Dec-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jan-2024 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class : B-University Support Staff
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday. Facilities Maintenance also offers a flexible work schedule option, 4-day work week 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, or Tuesday to Friday.
Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4853078
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity & Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY 9for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses)
General Maintenance Repair Tech - Special Services FS Maintenance Services 26064BR
Position Overview
Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Job duties for this position include moving, delivery, and set-up of a variety of items throughout the campus, changing light bulbs and ballasts and performing other various services as needed. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks and other mechanized equipment.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday
Job Description
60% - Moving/Set-Up:
• Loads and unloads trucks, drives trucks and vans. Picks up and delivers office furniture within and between buildings; percussion equipment and other band instruments for University Band Department; mattresses, dressers, and other residential room furniture; janitorial supplies to residence halls and scholarship halls; and undergraduate catalogs and time tables. May load pianos and lab equipment. Loads, transports, sets up and tears down chairs, tables, staging and other equipment for special events. • Removes broken or obsolete furniture or equipment, such as typewriters, computers, desks, chairs, etc. • Uses Geni lift and scaffolding. • Assembles furniture, Herman Miller office systems, bunk beds for residential rooms, and special orders, following the specifications of the manufacturer and shop supervisor. • Disposes of broken or obsolete furniture. Installs and removes bulletin boards, chalkboards, and whiteboards. • Installs, repairs, and maintains large tables, tablet arm chairs, table tops, and desks. Repairs office equipment and furniture such as file cabinets, desks, Herman Miller and other wall partitions, chairs and computer work stations. • Operates hand and power tools and equipment as necessary on work sites.
35% - Maintenance/Upkeep/Misc.:
• Repairs shop equipment such as two and four wheel moving dollies, pallet jacks and lifts on the moving truck. • Assists electric shop with light bulb and ballast wiring changes (with required training and tools). • Assists HVAC technicians in performing seasonal maintenance on large chillers, cooling towers, window a/c units and other related equipment. • Acts as lead worker in the absence of supervisor. • Demonstrates safe lifting methods and other procedures to others. • Reports materials usages and anticipated early or late completions of work in progress. • Cleans work sites and tools. • Completes necessary paperwork associated with assigned projects. • Assists with snow/ice removal and surface treatment as needed.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
Position Requirements
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation and items greater than 100 pounds with assistance. • Work from high scaffolds and ladders, confined spaces. • Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and outside. • Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Work overtime as needed. • Report to work during periods of inclement weather as declared. • Must enter work order information digitally.
NOTE: this position is physically demanding requiring moderate physical exertion.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED equivalency. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment. • One year of experience in a skilled craft area. Associate’s degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the standard equipment for moving of office furniture, lab equipment, pianos etc. • Experience driving 1-ton box trucks with lift and pickup truck. • Experience in building of office furniture, bunk beds, and Herman Miller office Systems. • Knowledge of computer programs, Word, Maximo and Excel.
Contact Information to Applicants:
Will Allen w_allen@ku.edu 785-864-4980
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include your current contact information including email, phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment.
Review of applications will begin Tuesday, August 29th and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary RangeNo less than $34,840 annually ($16.75 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience.
Application Review Begins: 29-Aug-2023
Anticipated Start Date:16-Oct-2023 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class: B-University Support Staff Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a-4p Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4513986
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Full Time
General Maintenance Repair Tech - Special Services FS Maintenance Services 26064BR
Position Overview
Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. Job duties for this position include moving, delivery, and set-up of a variety of items throughout the campus, changing light bulbs and ballasts and performing other various services as needed. Work requires working independently and/or as a lead worker as well as operating work issued vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks and other mechanized equipment.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
Work Schedule is 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday
Job Description
60% - Moving/Set-Up:
• Loads and unloads trucks, drives trucks and vans. Picks up and delivers office furniture within and between buildings; percussion equipment and other band instruments for University Band Department; mattresses, dressers, and other residential room furniture; janitorial supplies to residence halls and scholarship halls; and undergraduate catalogs and time tables. May load pianos and lab equipment. Loads, transports, sets up and tears down chairs, tables, staging and other equipment for special events. • Removes broken or obsolete furniture or equipment, such as typewriters, computers, desks, chairs, etc. • Uses Geni lift and scaffolding. • Assembles furniture, Herman Miller office systems, bunk beds for residential rooms, and special orders, following the specifications of the manufacturer and shop supervisor. • Disposes of broken or obsolete furniture. Installs and removes bulletin boards, chalkboards, and whiteboards. • Installs, repairs, and maintains large tables, tablet arm chairs, table tops, and desks. Repairs office equipment and furniture such as file cabinets, desks, Herman Miller and other wall partitions, chairs and computer work stations. • Operates hand and power tools and equipment as necessary on work sites.
35% - Maintenance/Upkeep/Misc.:
• Repairs shop equipment such as two and four wheel moving dollies, pallet jacks and lifts on the moving truck. • Assists electric shop with light bulb and ballast wiring changes (with required training and tools). • Assists HVAC technicians in performing seasonal maintenance on large chillers, cooling towers, window a/c units and other related equipment. • Acts as lead worker in the absence of supervisor. • Demonstrates safe lifting methods and other procedures to others. • Reports materials usages and anticipated early or late completions of work in progress. • Cleans work sites and tools. • Completes necessary paperwork associated with assigned projects. • Assists with snow/ice removal and surface treatment as needed.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
Position Requirements
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation and items greater than 100 pounds with assistance. • Work from high scaffolds and ladders, confined spaces. • Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and outside. • Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Work overtime as needed. • Report to work during periods of inclement weather as declared. • Must enter work order information digitally.
NOTE: this position is physically demanding requiring moderate physical exertion.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or GED equivalency. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and throughout the term of employment. • One year of experience in a skilled craft area. Associate’s degree or vocational school certification may be substituted for required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the standard equipment for moving of office furniture, lab equipment, pianos etc. • Experience driving 1-ton box trucks with lift and pickup truck. • Experience in building of office furniture, bunk beds, and Herman Miller office Systems. • Knowledge of computer programs, Word, Maximo and Excel.
Contact Information to Applicants:
Will Allen w_allen@ku.edu 785-864-4980
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include your current contact information including email, phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment.
Review of applications will begin Tuesday, August 29th and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary RangeNo less than $34,840 annually ($16.75 hourly). Salary offers increase with relevant experience.
Application Review Begins: 29-Aug-2023
Anticipated Start Date:16-Oct-2023 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class: B-University Support Staff Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a-4p Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4513986
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
General Maint Repair Tech Sr (3:30pm - 12:00am) FS Maintenance Services 26060BR
Position Overview
Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent is responsible for independently or leading a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems), with the employee being involved in a regular program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. Newly announced tuition assistance program for Spring 2023 semester offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 3:30pm-12:00am
Job Description
50% - This is a lead position to assist in the troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for various fire alarm, mechanical, electrical, 3 phase power, generator, plumbing and structural equipment. Performs lubrication, cleaning inspection, changes belts and filters in equipment. Performs repairs on heating ventilating and air conditioning units, reset fire alarm systems, electric motors, gear reducer, air compressors, various electrical and pneumatic control components.
40% - Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Resets breakers helps repair leaks in water or air lines. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist Central Shop staff with more complex repairs. Assist in training and mentoring general maintenance staff.
5% - Other Related Work as Assigned: Maintains an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs. Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assists with other maintenance areas and in other work areas as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
Position Requirements
• Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. • Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors. • Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials • Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment. • Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. • Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
• One year of generator and/or life safety systems experience. • Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades. • Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics. • Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.
Contact Information to Applicants: Drew Goulden 785-864-3716 nimon76@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.
Application review begins Monday, August 28th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified: https://apptrkr.com/4513302
Advertised Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,281 + $.40 shift diff Application Review Begins: 28-Aug-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 18-Sep-2023 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class: B-University Support Staff Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:30pm-12:00am Shift Differential: 40 cents Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Full Time
General Maint Repair Tech Sr (3:30pm - 12:00am) FS Maintenance Services 26060BR
Position Overview
Facilities Services supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by operating and maintaining the University's physical plant and grounds. The incumbent is responsible for independently or leading a team to perform a wide variety of maintenance and emergency repair tasks to University buildings (physical structure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems), with the employee being involved in a regular program of inspection and repair at a journeyman level using more than one skilled trade. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. Newly announced tuition assistance program for Spring 2023 semester offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and dependents! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 3:30pm-12:00am
Job Description
50% - This is a lead position to assist in the troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for various fire alarm, mechanical, electrical, 3 phase power, generator, plumbing and structural equipment. Performs lubrication, cleaning inspection, changes belts and filters in equipment. Performs repairs on heating ventilating and air conditioning units, reset fire alarm systems, electric motors, gear reducer, air compressors, various electrical and pneumatic control components.
40% - Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities or equipment failure. Resets breakers helps repair leaks in water or air lines. Repairs are performed as time and expertise permits. May assist Central Shop staff with more complex repairs. Assist in training and mentoring general maintenance staff.
5% - Other Related Work as Assigned: Maintains an adequate supply of tools, parts, and supplies for jobs. Responds to after-hours emergency calls as needed. Assists with other maintenance areas and in other work areas as assigned. Assists with snow removal and surface treatment.
5% - Performs other related work as assigned.
Position Requirements
• Reach, grasp, hold, lift and place moderately heavy loads and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. • Perform work above normal heights, in confined spaces and extreme temperatures (hot and cold) inside and outdoors. • Operate work issued vehicles for transporting staff and materials • Work occasional planned and unplanned overtime as needed including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed. • Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment. • Must digitally enter work order information and perform other electronic communications as required.
Required Qualifications
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. • Three (3) years of experience in a skilled craft area. Certificate from a vocational school or an associate's degree in a building or mechanical trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience. • Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain the license throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
• One year of generator and/or life safety systems experience. • Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, equipment and materials associated with a variety of skilled crafts and building trades. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of skilled crafts and building trades. • Ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, electrical or plumbing schematics. • Experience working in a university, college or multi-building campus environment.
Contact Information to Applicants: Drew Goulden 785-864-3716 nimon76@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include your current contact information including email and phone number and your previous work experience including dates of employment. Please include the name and contact information to three references with your application.
Application review begins Monday, August 28th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified: https://apptrkr.com/4513302
Advertised Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,281 + $.40 shift diff Application Review Begins: 28-Aug-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 18-Sep-2023 Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt Employee Class: B-University Support Staff Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 3:30pm-12:00am Shift Differential: 40 cents Union: 055 Job Family: Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL Work Location Assignment: On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Director of Partner Services & Digital Engagement Marketing
Position Overview
KU Marketing serves the University of Kansas and its many stakeholders by engaging external people for mutual benefit. We support many service lines across the university including student recruitment, branding, conferences & events, professional development programming, student services, and many more. This role leads several key pieces of these exciting marketing opportunities and the resulting benefits to students, employees, Kansans and the members of our local and regional community.
KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement delivers in three key areas.
First, the role leads the team that is the primary interface between KU Marketing and its internal University of Kansas partners, including strategy development, planning, regular communications in support of the delivery of marketing services, and results tracking and reporting. KU Marketing is not a vendor or supplier to other KU units, but rather a strategic partner working toward shared goals. KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement and the strategists reporting to the role engage in strategy development and regular communications with partners. Those communications include proactive notifications and issue avoidance, work reviews and approvals, status updates, change requests, financial and labor budget statuses, and KPI and results reporting.
Second, the role oversees the execution of digital tactics in support of Marketing’s plans and partner goals. Vital to the success of partner relationships and strategy are execution, tracking, analysis and reporting. For that reason and others, the digital experience team reports to this role as do the analysts within KU Marketing. The digital marketing functions that report to this role include digital advertising, KU Marketing’s portion of CRM utilization and marketing automation, email production, website design and development, and search engine optimization.
Third, the director of partner services & digital engagement collaborates with other teams and functions within Marketing and occasionally external vendors for brand alignment, creative services, project and resource management, and more to deliver upon strategies and plans. The director is a senior leader within KU Marketing, working on broad strategies and advising the chief marketing officer on varied topics.
KU Marketing is the central marketing unit at the university. It directly acts on KU’s strategic plan and institutional branding while also serving diverse internal partners. Key partners, and therefore work, include recruitment marketing for credit-bearing (e.g., degrees) and non-credit programs (e.g., professional development) delivered in several locations and modalities, conference and event services, on-campus events, student and campus services, economic development, KU affiliates, and others. KU Marketing offers a full complement of marketing services including copywriting, editing, design, video, photo and digital. Tactics delivered include digital and print advertising, direct mail, social media, email, webpages, CRM support and marketing automation, printed materials, research, press releases, and others.
The director of partner services & digital engagement reports to KU’s chief marketing officer.
Job Description
Internal Communications 40%
• Oversee and personally engage in the relationships between KU Marketing and its internal partners. This includes creating as needed and implementing methods for strategy development, regular communication, performance reporting, and optimizing partner success and satisfaction. • Serve as oversight on the success and health of each relationship, including celebrating wins, reporting the status of relationships to the chief marketing officer, and resolving issues and escalations.
Oversee digital tactics Execution 30%
• Ensure that digital marketing strategies and tactics are executed in line with established strategies and plans, as well as high levels of quality and partner satisfaction. • Team members reporting to the director will perform the hands-on work of digital marketing.
Strategy development 10% • In the service of our partners and for those matters driven by Marketing, develop relevant, practical, actionable and high-potential strategies. • Work with other members of Marketing to generate and vet ideas, align work, and create project plans. Some strategy may be developed by team members and reviewed by the director.
Leadership and management 10% • Lead the several team members who report to the role and manage their productivity, engagement and employment at KU. • Support team members’ needs including but not limited to performance, hiring and departures, professional development, equipment, and more. • Fill in for team members during absences, as possible. Oversee budgets for specific partners, campaigns, and initiatives. • Serve as a senior member of KU Marketing leadership by supporting, advising and acting on top priorities and issues.
Tracking, analyzing and reporting 5% • Relying on the role’s team members for execution, the director will ensure Marketing is tracking marketing activities, analyzing the leading indicators and final results to identify success and opportunities for optimization, and reporting progress and outcomes to leadership and partners.
Other relevant duties as assigned 5%
Position Requirements
The position is hybrid in which incumbent works on-site and remote based on a set schedule. Incumbent will work at the KU Lawrence campus and at least 16 hours at the KU Edwards Campus and may work from an approved productive location at other times. Travel between Lawrence and Overland Park, KS (KU Edwards).
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related discipline and seven (7) years of professional experience OR a Master's Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the field. • Seven (7) years of account management experience. • Five (5) years of supervisory experience. • Experience developing, communicating and implementing strategic marketing plans for complex, large campaigns and/or clients, as evidenced by application materials. • Experience developing and executing digital marketing strategies and tactics including at least five (5) of the following focus areas: digital advertising, website development, search engine optimization, CRM/marketing automation configuration and utilization, content marketing, marketing (mass) emails, and/or database marketing. • Experience tracking, analyzing and reporting the performance and outcomes of marketing strategies and tactics
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations or closely-related discipline • Five (5) or more years of professional experience in higher education. • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in marketing communications • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in account management • Experience employing contemporary best practices for successful account management. • Experience regularly using the Slate CRM and/or Hubspot CRM as a marketer or administrator. • Experience working on marketing or communications on a team of more than 20 professionals and for an organization of more than 1,000 employees • Google Ads certification. • Search engine optimization experience and/or certification. • Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations to diverse audiences including senior leaders. • Familiarity with operational finances such as budget management and ROI analysis. • Familiarity with University of Kansas operations, policies and procedures.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chris Gregory, cgregory@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes: • Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. • Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor). • Completion of the online application. • Application review begins Thursday, June 8, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range $105,000 to $115,000, final determination commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 08-Jun-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 17-Jul-2023 Primary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Executive Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with travel between KU Lawrence and Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4186745
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Full Time
Director of Partner Services & Digital Engagement Marketing
Position Overview
KU Marketing serves the University of Kansas and its many stakeholders by engaging external people for mutual benefit. We support many service lines across the university including student recruitment, branding, conferences & events, professional development programming, student services, and many more. This role leads several key pieces of these exciting marketing opportunities and the resulting benefits to students, employees, Kansans and the members of our local and regional community.
KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement delivers in three key areas.
First, the role leads the team that is the primary interface between KU Marketing and its internal University of Kansas partners, including strategy development, planning, regular communications in support of the delivery of marketing services, and results tracking and reporting. KU Marketing is not a vendor or supplier to other KU units, but rather a strategic partner working toward shared goals. KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement and the strategists reporting to the role engage in strategy development and regular communications with partners. Those communications include proactive notifications and issue avoidance, work reviews and approvals, status updates, change requests, financial and labor budget statuses, and KPI and results reporting.
Second, the role oversees the execution of digital tactics in support of Marketing’s plans and partner goals. Vital to the success of partner relationships and strategy are execution, tracking, analysis and reporting. For that reason and others, the digital experience team reports to this role as do the analysts within KU Marketing. The digital marketing functions that report to this role include digital advertising, KU Marketing’s portion of CRM utilization and marketing automation, email production, website design and development, and search engine optimization.
Third, the director of partner services & digital engagement collaborates with other teams and functions within Marketing and occasionally external vendors for brand alignment, creative services, project and resource management, and more to deliver upon strategies and plans. The director is a senior leader within KU Marketing, working on broad strategies and advising the chief marketing officer on varied topics.
KU Marketing is the central marketing unit at the university. It directly acts on KU’s strategic plan and institutional branding while also serving diverse internal partners. Key partners, and therefore work, include recruitment marketing for credit-bearing (e.g., degrees) and non-credit programs (e.g., professional development) delivered in several locations and modalities, conference and event services, on-campus events, student and campus services, economic development, KU affiliates, and others. KU Marketing offers a full complement of marketing services including copywriting, editing, design, video, photo and digital. Tactics delivered include digital and print advertising, direct mail, social media, email, webpages, CRM support and marketing automation, printed materials, research, press releases, and others.
The director of partner services & digital engagement reports to KU’s chief marketing officer.
Job Description
Internal Communications 40%
• Oversee and personally engage in the relationships between KU Marketing and its internal partners. This includes creating as needed and implementing methods for strategy development, regular communication, performance reporting, and optimizing partner success and satisfaction. • Serve as oversight on the success and health of each relationship, including celebrating wins, reporting the status of relationships to the chief marketing officer, and resolving issues and escalations.
Oversee digital tactics Execution 30%
• Ensure that digital marketing strategies and tactics are executed in line with established strategies and plans, as well as high levels of quality and partner satisfaction. • Team members reporting to the director will perform the hands-on work of digital marketing.
Strategy development 10% • In the service of our partners and for those matters driven by Marketing, develop relevant, practical, actionable and high-potential strategies. • Work with other members of Marketing to generate and vet ideas, align work, and create project plans. Some strategy may be developed by team members and reviewed by the director.
Leadership and management 10% • Lead the several team members who report to the role and manage their productivity, engagement and employment at KU. • Support team members’ needs including but not limited to performance, hiring and departures, professional development, equipment, and more. • Fill in for team members during absences, as possible. Oversee budgets for specific partners, campaigns, and initiatives. • Serve as a senior member of KU Marketing leadership by supporting, advising and acting on top priorities and issues.
Tracking, analyzing and reporting 5% • Relying on the role’s team members for execution, the director will ensure Marketing is tracking marketing activities, analyzing the leading indicators and final results to identify success and opportunities for optimization, and reporting progress and outcomes to leadership and partners.
Other relevant duties as assigned 5%
Position Requirements
The position is hybrid in which incumbent works on-site and remote based on a set schedule. Incumbent will work at the KU Lawrence campus and at least 16 hours at the KU Edwards Campus and may work from an approved productive location at other times. Travel between Lawrence and Overland Park, KS (KU Edwards).
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related discipline and seven (7) years of professional experience OR a Master's Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the field. • Seven (7) years of account management experience. • Five (5) years of supervisory experience. • Experience developing, communicating and implementing strategic marketing plans for complex, large campaigns and/or clients, as evidenced by application materials. • Experience developing and executing digital marketing strategies and tactics including at least five (5) of the following focus areas: digital advertising, website development, search engine optimization, CRM/marketing automation configuration and utilization, content marketing, marketing (mass) emails, and/or database marketing. • Experience tracking, analyzing and reporting the performance and outcomes of marketing strategies and tactics
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations or closely-related discipline • Five (5) or more years of professional experience in higher education. • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in marketing communications • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in account management • Experience employing contemporary best practices for successful account management. • Experience regularly using the Slate CRM and/or Hubspot CRM as a marketer or administrator. • Experience working on marketing or communications on a team of more than 20 professionals and for an organization of more than 1,000 employees • Google Ads certification. • Search engine optimization experience and/or certification. • Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations to diverse audiences including senior leaders. • Familiarity with operational finances such as budget management and ROI analysis. • Familiarity with University of Kansas operations, policies and procedures.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chris Gregory, cgregory@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes: • Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. • Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor). • Completion of the online application. • Application review begins Thursday, June 8, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range $105,000 to $115,000, final determination commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 08-Jun-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 17-Jul-2023 Primary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Executive Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with travel between KU Lawrence and Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4186745
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
