Technology Operations Manager Facilities Development & Operations (FDO)

)Technology Operations Manager (Facilities Development & Operations)

About the University:

Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings.About the DepartmentThe Facilities Development & Operations Department supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

FDO Mission: To plan, develop, manage, and maintain Western's facilities in a manner that supports Western's strategic plan, vision, and mission.

FDO Vision: Achieving excellence in all areas of responsibility, while continuously improving and responding to the ever-changing needs of the university.

About the Position:

The Technology Operations Manager is a management position responsible for creating budgets, schedules, strategic plans and goals associated with Facilities Development & Operations (FDO) technology operations. This position manages staff responsible for system administration and application development within the department. This position also manages the inter-relationship of all the systems listed below with University Centralized IT Teams, all project managers, and stakeholders including the campus community, ensuring minimal conflict when new systems, modules, and features are being implemented. These systems include but are not limited to:

• e-Builder

• ReADY, AiM, AiM IQ, and Go

• Lenel OnGuard Access Control Software

• BAC Siemens (Building Automation Control)

• Edwards System Tech (FireWorks)

• FuelDrive

• KeyWin (Electronic Lock Boxes)

• All other Facilities Management Databases

• Administration of FDO's Office 365 resources

• Other Specialized FDO Devices

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Management Information Systems, or other relevant field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in information technology, IT project management, management, or systems support. Additional education beyond initial requirement may be substituted for experience.
• Experience in project management or acting as the lead member of a project team.
• Demonstrated record of or commitment to supporting an organizational culture that emphasizes accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience with current programming languages and/or database administration.
• Experience effectively leading staff in a relevant field.
• Experience in process/systems analysis.
• Ability to manage project timelines and maintain/meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to serve as an effective member or leader of a team.
• Demonstrated effective professional interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing budgets and strategic planning.
• Experience with integrating with enterprise applications.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Experience working in a complex higher education environment.
• Understanding of facility maintenance/construction practices and terminology.

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccinationby time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunitywithin 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

This position requires a fingerprint background check.

Salary Hiring range is $84,232 - $96,866/year depending on qualifications and experience; position tops out through longevity at $109,501.Benefits Information

Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position.

Application Instructions

• All applicants must submit an online application (https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-staff?job=500856) which will include:
• A cover letter and resume addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications;

Names and contact information of three professional references;
A separate statement (maximum length one page) addressing your demonstrated record of or commitment to supporting an organizational culture that emphasizes accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and how you will ensure incorporation of ADEIperspectives throughout functional responsibility areas, in alignment with the University’s broader efforts to make Western a place where all community members feel truly safe, supported and included. In the statement, please include examples of your past contributions and describe how you will contribute to further implement these values at Western Washington University through the position responsibilities outlined above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,232.00 - $96,866.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person