Director of Auxiliary Services - George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Department: Auxiliary Services and Operations
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The purpose of Auxiliary Services and Operations (ASO) is to improve the quality of campus life for students, faculty, staff and the community. Auxiliary Services and Operations supports the University's overall strategic plan by providing quality goods, innovative services, and strategic business partnerships that improve value, increase student success, and enhance the University's financial condition.
About the Position:
The Director of Auxiliary Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of several contracted services. The position administers all aspects of one or more of the University contracts with external vendors including, but not limited to, bookstore, mail services, print services, banking, and EagleBank Arena. The position may also manage certain administration services such as intake process for Camps and Programs for minors.
The position supports other ASO contract managers during a transition period pending future retirements. Working closely with retiring managers to assist in contract management and learning all the intricacies of each contract. The Director of Auxiliary Services is responsible for expanding full contract management.
This position directs the University's negotiation with prospective tenants (on-campus property leased to outside parties) and ASO contractors and manages the University's relationship with external industry experts. The Director coordinates and maintains standards of excellence for contracted services, as per the contracts in place between George Mason University and the contractors. The position has responsibility of making budgetary and contractual decisions and recommendations.
The position reports to the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services (EDAS). The Director of Auxiliary Services will assist the EDAS in directing all activities within the Director's portfolio, such as researching, exploring and initiating new opportunities for the University, implementing administrative procedures and systems to evaluate existing revenue generation and financial models, and coordinating the accounting and reporting for budgeted revenue. Assists the EDAS in developing business and marketing plans as well as performance goals and metrics for the successful operation of the Director's portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Contract administration
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The purpose of Auxiliary Services and Operations (ASO) is to improve the quality of campus life for students, faculty, staff and the community. Auxiliary Services and Operations supports the University's overall strategic plan by providing quality goods, innovative services, and strategic business partnerships that improve value, increase student success, and enhance the University's financial condition.
About the Position:
The Director of Auxiliary Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of several contracted services. The position administers all aspects of one or more of the University contracts with external vendors including, but not limited to, bookstore, mail services, print services, banking, and EagleBank Arena. The position may also manage certain administration services such as intake process for Camps and Programs for minors.
The position supports other ASO contract managers during a transition period pending future retirements. Working closely with retiring managers to assist in contract management and learning all the intricacies of each contract. The Director of Auxiliary Services is responsible for expanding full contract management.
This position directs the University's negotiation with prospective tenants (on-campus property leased to outside parties) and ASO contractors and manages the University's relationship with external industry experts. The Director coordinates and maintains standards of excellence for contracted services, as per the contracts in place between George Mason University and the contractors. The position has responsibility of making budgetary and contractual decisions and recommendations.
The position reports to the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services (EDAS). The Director of Auxiliary Services will assist the EDAS in directing all activities within the Director's portfolio, such as researching, exploring and initiating new opportunities for the University, implementing administrative procedures and systems to evaluate existing revenue generation and financial models, and coordinating the accounting and reporting for budgeted revenue. Assists the EDAS in developing business and marketing plans as well as performance goals and metrics for the successful operation of the Director's portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Contract administration
- Responsible for effectively managing the contractual relationships between George Mason University and its service providers;
- Tracks performance measurements to ensure Auxiliary Services and Operations' operating, customer service, and financial performance objectives are met;
- Manages and tracks all revenues from sales, commissions, rents, and annual guarantees to allow for effective revenue optimization;
- Provides pro-active management of contractor relationships;
- Administers all aspects of lease agreements with several campus retail outlets;
- Prepares and analyzes reports relative to the financial and operating performance of revenue operations; and
- Facilitates communications and addresses customer service issues with all vendors and staff providing services to the University and responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Works with contractors to provide highest quality customer service within developed budgets and contractual agreements;
- Develops new revenue generating ideas for portfolio;
- Ensures contractors are following contract terms and providing required services to the University community;
- Works closely with Office of University Branding on bookstore merchandising;
- Analyzes and recommends best long-term operational structure of portfolio units for the University; and
- Monitors operations performance and effectiveness to ensure the department is meeting established goals and standards.
- Responsible for portfolio operating budgets. Works with the EDAS and the
Source : George Mason University