Facilities and Security Manager
Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, the
Facilities and Security Manager plans and administers all direct
security and facility concerns. Hires and trains the Smart Museum
guard crew of 20 - 30 student Gallery Attendants. Supervises
guard/desk crew during museum public hours and periodic rental
receptions during non-public hours.  Enforces security policies and
procedures by periodically patrolling galleries and monitoring on-duty
security crew.  Prepares updates and communicates guard schedules,
conducts periodic student employee reviews, and ensures appropriate
security coverage.   Manages day to day Facilities issues in regard to
building maintenance in non-gallery spaces, and in regard to
utilities, security and fire protection in all spaces.  Assists with
Museum and Event setup and break down as needed.
Essential Functions

20% Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration,
hire and train Smart Museum guard/desk crew of 20 - 30 students.

20% Schedule and Supervise security staff during museum public hours
and periodic rental receptions during non-public hours. Enforce
security policies and procedures and encourage positive visitor
interaction by periodically patrolling galleries and monitoring
on-duty security crew. Occasionally perform Gallery Attendant or Front
Desk Attendant responsibilities.

20% Prepare, update and communicate guard schedules, communicate
Museum information, conduct periodic employee reviews, and ensure
appropriate security coverage and positive visitor interaction.

10% Event set up assistance which includes carrying and setting up 50
lb tables and assorted chairs.

15% Manage day to day Facilities issues in regard to building
maintenance in non-gallery spaces, and in regard to utilities,
security and fire protection in all Museum spaces.
Other Functions
10% Coordinate and support special building projects and capital projects

5% Provide other assistance as needed to ensure the smooth running of
the museum.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ similar supervisory
experience required; experience in a museum and/or security setting
preferred; knowledge of and ability to carry out emergency procedures
required; trustworthiness and the ability to act responsibly required;
strong verbal and written communication skills required; excellent
interpersonal skills required; strong problem-solving skills required;
detail-oriented required; ability to handle confidential and
security-related issues required; ability to manage multiple
concurrent tasks required; ability to lift 50 lb loads up and down
stairs required; knowledge of Microsoft Office, email systems and
database applications required; Adobe Photoshop Illustrator experience
preferred.
Cover letter, resume and reference contact information are required to
be considered for this position.
Mental Demands

Trustworthiness and the ability to act responsibly; strong verbal and
written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; strong
problem-solving skills; detail-oriented; ability to handle
confidential and security-related issues; ability to manage multiple
concurrent tasks; knowledge of emergency procedures; ability to
multitask; strong customer service skills.
Physical Demands

Ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to lift 50 lb loads up
and down stairs; physical strength and endurance required to assist
with exhibition preparation; ability to carry out emergency
procedures.
Is a Background Check Required? Yes
Is Drug Testing Required? Yes

To apply, please search requisition #084842 on the University of
Chicago Employment site: https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/

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