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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Working Title Library Building Operations Manager External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32581 Vacancy Number E1184 Position Number 6583 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department Randall Library - 30800 Division Academic Affairs - 30 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Library Building and Operations Manager oversees all aspects of library buildings (Randall and Discovery Halls) operations, including facility management, security, access control, policies, program development, strategy, project management, facility improvement initiatives, equipment, inventory and asset management, space planning and assessment, and scheduling. Library spaces include classrooms, high technology spaces, student study space, faculty commons, graduate student space, offices, computing spaces, general and specialized collections spaces, exhibit and event space, and campus partner spaces in two buildings with a combined square footage of 230,000 sq. ft.. Working closely with and advising the Dean and other Associate Directors, this position reports to the Associate Dean. This position directly supervises three staff and several student workers.

In detail, this position plans, manages, and organizes the daily building operations of Randall Hall and Discovery Hall, including setting policy and procedures. This position independently communicates with all library staff, faculty and building partners on matters related to building operations. This position is responsible for developing and advocating for facilities budget and resource development. This position serves as the library’s subject expert and project manager for capital projects working with UNCW Architecture and Construction Services as well as outside contractors and collaborates with UNCW Project Management on Special Projects. The Library Building and Operations Manager serves as vendor liaison for facility and furnishings keeping strong ties with UNCW Purchasing. This position coordinates space management with appropriate university offices and committees. This position oversees safety and security for the library building, including managing contract and internal security, liaising with campus police and campus security to provide library access for students and faculty during all operating hours. This position also engages in emergency preparedness planning including the library’s continuity of operations plan. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the scheduling and use of spaces, including for library events and exhibits.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Three years of progressive experience in facility management.
• Demonstrated understanding of university or library operations.
• Experience with space planning and management
• Ability to use applicable technology, web-based data systems and programs needed to complete work assignments.
• Ability to exercise tact, judgment, and discretion in dealing with a wide variety of students, staff, and members of the community, including responding promptly and accurately to clients based on established policies and procedures.
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills and communication technologies, including ability to document work and refer issues as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to handle emergency situations
• Strong communications skills

Required Certifications or Licensures Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the academic mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.

UNCW Library supports the University’s mission through the provision of information resources, services and programs relevant to the needs of its students, faculty and staff. It also serves as a rich cultural resource for the surrounding community and the region. To accomplish this mission, the library provides (1) diverse collections of informational resources in multiple formats and specialized technologies to enable the creation of new knowledge; (2) efficient access to those informational resources and technologies; (3) assistance and instruction in identifying, evaluating and interpreting information; (4) a safe and comfortable facility which stimulates intellectual curiosity and reflective thinking; and (5) programs that connect scholars and interested individuals with information and expertise to inspire lifelong learning.

The Building Operations unit of the library oversees all aspects of library buildings (Randall and Discovery Halls) operations, including facility management, security, access control, policies, equipment, inventory and asset management, space planning, and scheduling.
College/School Information University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 06/28/2024 Posting Close Date 07/17/2024

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