Notice Date
May 2, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
A22; Exempt; Salary, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
FT; Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
*Schedule varies with event schedule.
*Occasional evening and weekend work required.
General Description
The Director of Auxiliary Services is a key member of the Finance and Operations leadership team. Develops the unit’s mission and vision, articulates short/long term planning, manages the departments and staff, and encourages collaboration among departments and PLU campus. Also participates as a PLU liaison in community redevelopment/outreach. Reports to the Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Oversees departments and services:
- LuteCard operations and card access.
- Campus scheduling (all non academic scheduling).
- University Center operations.
- Summer conference program and campus facility rental.
- University golf course.
- East Campus and other University real estate.
- Provides leadership for strategy, mission and vision within Auxiliary Services.
- Develops creative avenues for revenue development to support campus reinvestment.
- Manages the hiring, training and supervision of departmental staff and administrators.
- Actively represents PLU on the Board of Directors for the Frederickson, Parkland and Spanaway Chamber of Commerce Division and other community organizations as appropriate.
- Manages operations and rentals of many parcels of real estate.
- Conducts periodic manager’s meetings. Serves on university committees when invited.
- Demonstrates leadership in the department. Serves as mentor and leader for student employees.
- Develops and maintains effective orientation and evaluation process for Auxiliary Services employees.
- Develops annual budget for Auxiliary Services and monitors it to maximize net income.
- Promotes the conference program.
- Maximizes use of university facilities for PLU programs while
effectively generating revenue through outside programs. Reviews
contracts with vendors.
- Monitors and maintains compliance with campus or rental use of bond financed facilities.
- Monitors and complies with WA Department of Revenue limitations for use of tax exempt property.
- Develops annual initiatives with the collaboration of Auxiliary Services staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to map and articulate a shared mission and vision.
- Creative entrepreneurship to build revenue opportunities.
- Ability to balance long-term strategic issues and goals with short-term priorities.
- Ability to foster collaboration by creating a supportive team-based environment for Auxiliary Services.
- Ability to manage conflict effectively and foster open communication.
- Ability to prepare an effective work schedule taking into account multiple staff variables.
- Ability to monitor financial performance and identify/evaluate alternatives to achieve financial targets.
- Strong Word and Excel skills. Familiarity with Project, Publisher, web and related technology tools.
- Attention to detail and excellent problem solving and time management skills.
- Ability to provide exemplary customer service constantly and consistently.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in Business, Communications or related field. Related graduate work will be considered.
- Six years progressive experience in a university setting managing campus operations.
- Two years experience working with budgeting and assessment, real estate and planning.
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check.
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
