Administrative Associate, Facilities Operations

The Administrative Associate for Facilities Operations supports the Housing & Residence Life Facilities team, which is responsible for management and quality review of maintenance and custodial activity in all on-campus housing facilities. This position is responsible for schedule development and coordination; shares information by telephone, in person, and via email correspondence; and interprets and applies state, university, and Housing & Residence Life (HRL) requirements, policies, and practices relating to facilities, housing operations, and building management.

This position is the primary administrative contact for the HRL Facilities Operations team, while also working closely with other areas within Housing & Residence Life to ensure coordinated responses that support students and guests living on campus. This position regularly interacts with other KU staff, vendors, contractors, students, parents, and guests.

This position assists with coordination of maintenance and cleaning turns in vacant units throughout the academic year and summer turn cycle. The incumbent will manage multiple projects and deadlines to ensure that facilities are prepared and ready for occupancy. The incumbent must have a strong ability to problem solve while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Housing & Residence Life at the University of Kansas is home to over 5000 students on the Lawrence campus in residence halls, apartments, and cooperative houses known as scholarship halls. Our office is strongly committed to promoting and supporting students during their time living on campus.