Culture of Inclusion and Community Standards

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all.  Cornell Core values 

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.    

While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell.  These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success; Leadership Skills for Success

Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address  challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. 

Rewards And Benefits

Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits …More on Cornell Benefits

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Director of AgriTech Facilities

Under the direction of the Director of Operations and in collaboration with and the Associate Dean/Director of Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, N.Y., provide leadership of AgriTech Buildings & Properties, a unit of CALS Office of Capital Projects and Facilities Services (CALS Facilities), along with management of the full range of professional activities for planning and completion of facilities corrective, planned, and preventive maintenance, renovations of existing facilities and new facility construction.  

With the assistance of the Associate Director of AgriTech Facilities, provide overall leadership and management of the Buildings and Properties staff regarding personnel and performance management. Facilitate training opportunities and allocate salary improvement program funds. Provide an overall strategic vision for Building & Properties in alignment with the CALS and AgriTech mission and vision. 

Manage unit spending within specified budget parameters. Manage service centers to meet revenue goals.

Provide general facilities management functions such as space allocation, maintenance staffing, training, and workplace health and safety.  

Oversee and manage department staff in all functions of the Buildings and Properties team including building repair and maintenance, fleet operations, infrastructure support for field research, heating plant operation, greenhouse and grounds operations, landscaping work, custodial services, capital projects and renovations.  

Manage the use of Cornell’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).  Develop and oversee a preventative maintenance system.   In concert with the Associate Director of Administrative Operations, manage the AgriTech facilities budget, including staffing a 24-hour heating plant operation.  Provide consultation to campus stakeholders related to campus operations, repair and maintenance activities, SUNY capital projects.  Manage AgriTech’s use of Cornell’s RAVE emergency notifications system, send alerts when situations warrant, ensure data integrity and implement regular testing of the system. Produce an annual report on fire safety in residential buildings in compliance with annual CLERY Act requirements.  Work with AgriTech faculty, principal investigators, technicians, and the farm manager to ensure that research facility needs are maintained.  Working with Cornell Environmental Health and Safety and the CALS Occupational and Environmental Health Program Director to ensure all health and safety issues are addressed across campus. Work with the CALS Human Resources to resolve staff performance issues.

Develop and advocate for funding and implementation of implementation of efforts related to deferred maintenance at AgriTech and CALS’ remote locations across New York State.  This will include working with the Contract College Facilities Office, Facilities Management and CALS office of Facilities and Capital Projects. Interface with University officials, departments, contractors and regulatory officials on issues that pertain to the AgriTech’s and the remote’s physical facilities, security, emergency planning, and safety, health and environmental compliance.

Act as lead facilities professional for CALS off-campus physical infrastructure. Develop plans to pro-actively manage the physical assets of CALS utilizing and optimizing the available resources.  Develop and coordinate activities with the CUAES to maximize efficiencies between the operational and facilities aspects of these locations. Develop programs to advance and improve the maintenance and capital renewal of facilities infrastructure. Assist facility managers to identify and resolve safety and environmental compliance issues.   Provide leadership and represent the interest of CALS for capital efforts.

Participate as a permanent member of AgriTech’s Executive Committee, working collaboratively with department heads and the station’s director and the assistant director to set policy, decide operational questions, and provide input on strategic planning for the station. Provide subject matter expertise to this group on facilities related matters.

Serve as an active participant on the CALS Facilities Leadership Team. Participate as a permanent member of AgriTech’s Office of Access and Community Empowerment.

This is a full-time position at 100% FTE.  The work location is Geneva, NY, with the expectation of one day per week at the Ithaca Campus.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.   Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals. Proven experience in department team building and effective communication.Must possess strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff.Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively partner with and engage stakeholders as well as empower a strong team environment. Have proven skills in effective communication and multitasking, while being highly adaptable to changing direction and priorities.   Broad de-escalation skills are important for overall success.Demonstrated advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity software; ability to utilize software to generate reports and perform data analysis,Must be able to make sound decisions and navigate through ambiguous situations.Must be able to read, understand and interpret building drawings and project specification documents.Must have and maintain a valid unrestricted New York State driver’ license and be cleared to drive for Cornell University business operations; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to visit job sites and remote locations.Must successfully complete a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in an academic environment and supporting facilities operations is preferred. Master’s degree in relevant discipline preferred. Demonstrated experience in facilities/maintenance management, project management, regulatory compliance, facility planning and/or construction, preventative maintenance, Maximo CMMS. Experience in agriculture, agricultural research and/or academic environment preferred. Professional licensure.

   

University Job Title:

Director Facilities

Job Family:

Facilities & Safety Services

Level:

H

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$132,065.00 - $161,413.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Bert Whalen

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2025-02-11