ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
University Auxiliary Services at Albany, Inc. (UAS), is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Albany, New York that
invests in and provides services to enhance the educational,
research, learning and living experiences of the University
at Albany community.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Associate
Executive Director of Operations provides skilled professional
support and leadership for the UAS service operations on
campus. This includes management of the UAS operations
team and oversight of several contract relationships on
campus with vendors including but not limited to dining
services, vending, student storage, linen, laundry and
Microfridge. Responsibilities also include coordination and
facilitation of renovation and construction projects with
UAlbany, consultants and contractors; review of construction
documents (i.e. designs, renderings, diagrams and blueprints)
for productivity, cost, aesthetics, customer appeal, energy
and labor efficiencies; assisting with development of request
for proposals, contracts and amendments and negotiating
contracts and resolving contract management issues; food
service equipment purchasing, inventory, and maintenance
oversight; and budgeting and financial analysis for the
Operations department.
The successful candidate for this position will be
knowledgeable about current developments and regulations
related to nutrition, health, and dining operations, and
possess proven organizational and project management
abilities, strong leadership and management skills,
exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (in
both written and spoken formats) in addition to strong
analytical skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and
Access. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in
customer service, an ability to work independently and
as a team member in a culturally diverse environment,
and an ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
that will include night, weekend and holiday work at times
are also required.
Candidate must have at least a bachelor’s degree and seven
or more years of food service management experience.
(Lesser degree with other experience will be considered.)
Preferential consideration will be given to candidates with
experience managing in a university setting; progressively
responsible operational, financial and human resource
management experience in the nonprofit or government
sectors; contract management, creation and issuance of
requests for proposals, evaluation of proposals received,
contract negotiations and administration experience.
Qualified candidates must send their resume and cover
letter including salary expectations to nharrigan@albany.
edu. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. While UAS offices
are located at University at Albany, this is neither a New
York State nor a SUNY position, as UAS is an independent
nonprofit corporation and neither State, nor University
benefits and pay scales apply. Resumes will be accepted
until the position is filled.