College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department: SAAS Housing Facility Management
Advertised Salary Range: 46896 - 58621
Advertised Job Summary:
The Assistant Director provides effective leadership to the custodial services units that are responsible for the regular care and cleaning of approximately 2.1 million gross square feet of residence hall space with a budget of over $2 million on the Columbia campus of the University of South Carolina. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.
Primary Responsibilities –
Oversee the planning, development, and execution of strategies to accomplish the Custodial Department mission.
Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain operations data.
Determine requirements for personnel, supplies, materials, and equipment, monitor expenditures to ensure consistency with departmental objectives and compliance with established budgets.
Monitor and evaluate personnel to ensure project completion, technical accuracy and compliance with code requirements, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards. Implement a comprehensive custodial quality assurance program.
Develop and implement performance measurement tools to accurately assess effectiveness of service delivery. Provides direction, management, and supervision to ensure compliance with federal state and local codes and regulations.
Recommend improvements and enhancements to existing processes, procedures, and policies in the spirit of continuous improvement while meeting federal, state, and local mandates.
Provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers and ensure the Universities KPI's are being met. Respond to all emails, phone calls, and requests within 24 hours. If a request cannot be met within 24 hours, work with the requester on a timeframe that will satisfy the need.
Work closely and correspond with other departments in the Division of Student Affairs.
Ensure all human resource functions are performed in accordance with university policies and procedures
Additional Responsibilities -
Essential Personnel
Communicate Effectively
May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short notice.
Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of routine custodial practices, APPA and ISSA practices and methods; equipment, chemicals, and materials used in cleaning processes; and minor repair techniques.
Skill in planning and organization.
Ability to manage staff.
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short notice.
University employees are part of one of the state's most energizing and thriving workplaces and are home to South Carolina's top-ranked University Workplace by Forbes Magazine. The university invests in offering competitive benefits, personal and professional development, and in creating an academic setting that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, 403(b) retirement with employer match, tuition assistance, and much more. Compensation is dependent upon experience and education.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
An associate's degree and 7 years professional experience directly related to the area of employment, or high school diploma and 9 years related experience.
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.