Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Kansas

Who We Are

Corvias’ property management philosophy is simple. We take a holistic, “resident first” approach to housing and maintenance so our partners can focus on their core mission, whether it’s educating students or maximizing military readiness. For more than 20 years, we’ve used that approach to create safe, high-quality places to live, learn, work and interact for our partners’ residents throughout the U.S. If you want to contribute to a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, we’d like to talk to you. Corvias can help you build a rewarding career that values superior customer service skills, innovation, and hard work. We’ll also provide you with abundant opportunities for professional growth and giving back.

How You'll Contribute to the Team:

The Facilities Director leads local maintenance, facilities, and vendor operations at the assigned location and works in partnership with the Operations Director in the development and implementation of the community management plan. Leading teams through the provision of high quality services that meet resident needs and create a superior living experience is at the forefront of this role.

The candidate selected would have to already live within a daily commutable distance to Ft. Riley, KS, or be willing to relocate within a daily commutable distance to the base. Relocation assistance is available.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a hands-on leader, directing all aspects of facilities management including preventative, predictive, planned, and emergency maintenance programs and related administrative services.
• Champion a resident-first approach and ensure team members provide effective and responsive customer service through active listening, empathy, and problem solving.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the partner; Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, respond to partner requests, and collaborate as necessary to ensure program effectiveness.
• Drive operational consistency through the implementation, monitoring, and management of standard operating procedures, policies, and workflows.
• Ensure staff and vendors follow health, safety and building code regulations for the installation, local municipality and State.
• Maintain day-to-day operational awareness of each neighborhood and regularly travel throughout the community to maintain hands-on knowledge and demonstrate leadership presence.
• Develop and implement strategies for effective work order management, including associated emergency, predictive, and preventative maintenance plans, and daily plans to deliver a high level of curb appeal, cleanliness, and property appearance.
• Monitor the status of rent ready inventory; take steps to ensure units are available within specified timeframes and meet quality standards.
• Communicate and update internal and external stakeholders on all current and upcoming Capital Projects.
• Develop and maintain the facilities management budget; perform ongoing analysis of financial performance, maintain a thorough understanding of trends and drivers, and make recommendations on opportunities to improve profitability.
• Implement materials management approaches that optimize warehousing, inventory tracking, and stock levels.
• Oversee vendor relationships; negotiate agreements that deliver maximum value, minimal total cost, reduce risk, and control scope changes; Collaborate with national purchasing associates for services and materials that are negotiated nationally.
• Coordinate, prepare, and review ad hoc and regularly scheduled reports; ensure all requisite information is accurate and available within required timeframes.
• Lead the recruitment and retention of diverse teams of professionals; create accountability and ownership among team members through communication of clear expectations, supervision, and provision of timely performance feedback.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Team through training and development utilizing hands-on and class room type curriculum.
• Model the highest standards of business professionalism; lead the training and development of team members through coaching, motivating, and mentoring on company culture, business goals, and superior customer service.
• Participate in FD conference calls scheduled by the RVP, Facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Specific Requirements Include:

• 7 years of progressive related experience, including 5 years in a leadership role. Inventory management and purchasing experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle maintenance, including preventative, predictive, planned, and make ready programs is required.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, construction, and masonry required; HVAC, OSHA, EPA compliance, or trade skills/licenses a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze data, identify trends, and use data to connect operational and administrative activities to overall business strategies.
• Financial experience developing and executing operations, CapEx, and payroll budgets; financial acumen necessary to identify challenges that could impact NOI, and to negotiate and maintain contractual relationships with vendors.
• Proven ability to develop, inspire, and lead high-performing and high-impact teams, including the ability to partner with colleagues to champion cross-functional initiatives.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing, Excel, and database applications; familiarity with Entrata or Yardi property management software a plus.
• Degree, certification, or coursework in facilities management, property management, business management or similar a plus.
• Required to provide and maintain own basic hand and power tools related to work requirements.
• Valid driver’s license is required and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus - Prioritizes and takes action on the needs of both internal and external customers. Designs and delivers products and services with the customer experience top of mind.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Capable of working well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual goals, team goals, department goals, and/or organizational goals. Values diverse perspectives and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Uses critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations.
• Resilience - Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.
• Creativity and Innovation - Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities and find new and better ways of doing things. Encourages experimentation and accepts failure as a driver of innovation.

Exceptional Benefits for Exceptional Team Members

As a company striving to be the best place to work, we want to ensure an environment of collaboration, inclusion and learning exists throughout all teams, locations and divisions. To support our team members, we offer a benefits package that is generous and flexible enough to meet you where you are today and tomorrow.

Corvias employees are eligible for:

• A choice between two benefit-rich medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting and contribution match
• Generous paid time off that increases throughout your career
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement to support growth and development
• 100% paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Maternity leave
• Paternity Leave
• Military Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program

Corvias Corporate Services, LLC (the “Company”) does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.

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Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)