Director of Facilities Operations: Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration, SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business:

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university’s three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration:

The Statler Hotel & The Nolan School of Hotel Administration: The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is the premier school for hospitality education in the world. As an integral part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the school is leading the world in teaching and researching the business of hospitality—marketing, finance, real estate, operations, and more, all applied to the world’s largest and most exciting industry. Top faculty, industry leaders, alumni, and students work together to generate new knowledge for the hospitality industry and form the premier network that shapes the industry every day. Located in the heart of a vibrant Ivy League campus, the Statler Hotel is part of Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and is the gateway to Cornell University for many visitors. Inspired by curiosity, the humble spirit of Upstate New York, and the scenic beauty of the Finger Lakes region, the Hotel has earned the dual distinction as the area's only AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property and the Ivy League's only "teaching hotel." With 153 guest rooms, the Statler Hotel is a full-service property with a conference center, four restaurants and over 16,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

   

The Director of Facilities Operations Opportunity:

The Director of Facilities Operations in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business will manage, prioritize, and direct the maintenance operations of the Statler Hotel and Statler Hall, both buildings part of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, while cultivating strong partnerships with key stakeholders. This position serves as the main point of contact with our central facilities zone structure to ensure work completed by our zone service providers is in accordance with Cornell processes. Reporting to the Executive Director of Facilities and Planning in the Cornell SC College of Business, this role will directly supervise a team of 7 Maintenance Mechanics and 2 Building Coordinators as well as provide high level supervision of 9 Custodians to ensure the smooth operation of a 24/7 four Diamond Hotel and high traffic school building. The Director of Facilities Operations will manage the development and implementation of building condition assessments while advocating and prioritizing needs for routine and planned maintenance. This role will strategize and forecast these maintenance needs in collaboration with stakeholders and will develop and ensure appropriate communication and guidance related to procedures and policies. The Director of Facilities Operations will manage the development and planning of the scope of construction and renovation projects, partnering with stakeholders to determine needs and provide guidance related to contractor selection and project expectations. They will collaborate with stakeholders on budget development while monitoring expenses against budget and recommending strategies for cost efficiencies. This role will also oversee the use of existing facilities and participate in short- and long-term planning for the renovation of existing facilities or the construction of any potential new facilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or other formal training program with 5-7 years of experience in facilities management, maintenance, or construction; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• General knowledge of a variety of building systems, such as electrical, HVAC, ATC controls, piping, fire protection, roofing, fenestrations, etc.
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