The Director of the Highlander Union Building (HUB) is responsible for the direct management and fiscal oversight of the HUB. The HUB's mission is to enhance the educational, recreational and social experiences of the campus community. The HUB offers 160,000 square feet of programming, event, office, dining and outdoor spaces. This includes the facilities management of Costo Hall and the Student Success Center. The HUB Director will have direct oversight of the policies and procedures associated with managing the Highlander Union, including facilities, event policies, strategic planning, programming and capital projects. In addition to direct oversight of the Highlander Union, the incumbent will liaison with other critical campus departments including Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Services, Campus Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety as well as the offices associated with the VC of Health, Well-Being and Safety. The HUB Director will also manage free speech and expressive activity in association with the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs office. The full salary range for the Director, Highlander Union Building (HUB Operations) is $84,100.00 - $154,700.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $119,400.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Develops, interprets, and administers a Student Affairs or Student Life & Development program or function.Provides direction to subordinate professional and support staff.Establishes and recommends changes to policies, practices, and procedures that affect the program/function.In association with Facilities Services, develops best practices in facility management including maintenance and event service standards. Assess workforce needs in facilities and provides strategic directives regarding service improvements, capital planning and staffing. Works directly with HUB Facilities Manager, meeting regularly to ensure that the facility is operating effectively. Ensures building compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and University of California law related to operations.Serves as first-responder to student activism and protest in association with other VCSA Directors. Collaborates and initiates training programs on free speech for students and staff. Manages capital improvement projects for Highlander Union Building, Costo Hall and the Student Success Center. Includes budgetary, logistics, risk and safety oversight. Develop and assess plans for long-range space allocations and facility improvements. Includes recommendations on student amenities and expansion projects. Collaborate with campus stakeholders on university-wide projects in the areas of Informational Technology, Facilities Services and Marketing. Projects include shared campus systems, digital marketing expansion and facility enhancements.Responsible for administering the budget for managed function.Makes decisions on performance, salary actions, hiring decisions and other human resources related issues of managed staff.Serve as Student Affairs Liaison to the Highlander Union Governing Board: overseeing HUB operational policies and budget oversight. Provides guidance and advising of the HUB Governing Board Chair in the areas of meeting management, finances, policy and space allocation. Develops annual training program for all board members. Other duties as necessary
Strong knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements.Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership, and intercultural competence.Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization.Ability to respond to protests and other free speech activities planned or spontaneous.Ability to facilitate free speech training in collaboration with other university administrators for a variety of audiences.Knowledge of the purpose of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Office. Director plays an integral role in planning for staff and student development as well as responding to critical issues as they emerge.Ability to facilitate strategic planning and assessment for the Highlander Student Union Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures.Intercultural competence.Experience in management of food service vendor contracts at college/university.Experience in management of student union facilities.Understanding of best practices in facilities managementKnowledge of student engagement principles and ability to work collaboratively with student leaders, including the HUB Governing Board and Associated Students of UCR.
Ability to facilitate free speech training in collaboration with other university administrators for a variety of audiences. Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. Ability to respond to protests and other free speech activities planned or spontaneous. Skills in project management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Ability in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, persuasion, leadership, and intercultural competence. Knowledge of the purpose of the Office of the Dean of Students and the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Office. Director plays an integral role in planning for staff and student development as well as responding to critical issues as they emerge. Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. Strong knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Ability to facilitate strategic planning and assessment for the Highlander Student UnionUnderstanding of best practices in facilities management Knowledge of student engagement principles and ability to work collaboratively with student leaders, including the HUB Governing Board and Associated Students of UCR. Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Experience in management of student union facilities. Intercultural competence. Knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures. Experience in management of food service vendor contracts at college/university. Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.