Security Systems and Access Control Manager

About the role

The Security Systems and Access Control Manager reports to the Associate Director for Facilities and provides leadership and oversight for security systems, access control operations, key and lock management, and disability-related access systems within University Housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of University Housing security systems, access control systems, key and lock programs, and disability-related access technologies.
• Identify process improvements associated with shop activities. Ensure processes include documentation and communication.
• Represent the department regarding security systems during strategic exercises. This includes new construction, major renovations and systems upgrades.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance activities to minimize security system vulnerabilities.
• Routinely evaluate the effectiveness of current solutions and report perceived deficiencies and recommended solutions to departmental administration.
• Advise and assist with security improvements when determined.
• Lead discussions with departmental administration and stakeholders regarding security systems.
• Implement approved improvements and changes.

Requirements

Knowledge of strategic thinking, plan development, execution of solutions and leading others.
Knowledge of electronic security systems, access control technologies, key and lock systems, surveillance systems, and related security infrastructure.
Knowledge of project coordination process including budgeting and accounting, scheduling and scope development.
Knowledge of quality control processes associated with facilities management and APPA standards.
Knowledge of training programs associated with the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices of the building services, structural and skilled trades.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of building services, structural and skilled trades.
Skills in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access.
Willing and capable of learning new programs and software as required.
Skills in database entry.
Ability to lead, supervise, and develop a variety of professional, technical, and student staff.
Ability to work autonomously, using provided concepts to develop and execute process improvements.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, customers, administrators, colleagues, and external partners.
Skill in addressing employee performance, conduct, and workplace concerns through effective communication, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Five years relevant leadership experience working within higher education, hospitality or medical facilities.
• Five years of project management experience specific to developing and improving organizational processes.

Skills

• Knowledge of strategic thinking, plan development, execution of solutions and leading others.
• Knowledge of electronic security systems, access control technologies, key and lock systems, surveillance systems, and related security infrastructure.
• Knowledge of project coordination process including budgeting and accounting, scheduling and scope development.
• Knowledge of quality control processes associated with facilities management and APPA standards.
• Knowledge of training programs associated with the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices of the building services, structural and skilled trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of building services, structural and skilled trades.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access.
• Willing and capable of learning new programs and software as required.
• Skills in database entry.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and develop a variety of professional, technical, and student staff.
• Ability to work autonomously, using provided concepts to develop and execute process improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, customers, administrators, colleagues, and external partners.
• Skill in addressing employee performance, conduct, and workplace concerns through effective communication, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$70,000

Schedule

M-F, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Five years relevant leadership experience working within higher education, hospitality or medical facilities.
• Five years of project management experience specific to developing and improving organizational processes.