PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR to coordinate and facilitate project support at the school level, for ongoing technical operations and infrastructure projects for the School of Nursing (SON) space. Work often consists of providing logistical planning, assistance and oversight of ongoing and new projects with central IT, telecommunications, maintenance, building services, various construction contractors, and building personnel across SON space. Additionally, this individual is responsible for furnishings set-ups for classroom and event set up for as requested. This individual will support the Manager of Technical Operations and Infrastructure with technical operations and infrastructure oversight and support in coordination with UAB services for SON space to ensure proper operation and upkeep.

RESPONSIBILITIES\:

1. Provides significant technical support in managing SON testing laptops and supplies. This includes ensuring all laptops are operational, charged, and have the appropriate software needed for testing.

2. Provides significant support for operations management for the school. Responsible for supporting the day-to-day preparedness of the SON physical plant and other associated SON space. Serves as back up to the facilities coordinator and computer technician in supporting the oversight and coordination with university-wide departments, to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the computers, equipment, heating and cooling, lighting, grounds, housekeeping, plumbing, security and communications for daily readiness. May serve as a contact and problem solver for IT and building concerns and issues as they arise.

3. Serves as a back up to the SON concierge. This includes answering the school's main phone line, managing portable chargers, testing supplies, loaner equipment, and a variety of other administrative tasks whenever the concierge is not at the front desk.

4. Facilitates the arrangement and movement of furnishing for classrooms, offices, and common areas utilized when requested. Must be able to lift 50 pounds in order to efficiently move tables, chairs, equipment, etc. when needed.

5. As directed, assists the facilities coordinator and computer technician with managing and organizing the on-site operations of IT/facility related projects. Works with campus IT, maintenance, movers, construction, and other related groups who provide services in the SON. Carries out projects as requested by the manager of technical operations and infrastructure related to the physical plant.

6. Works with the manager of technical operations and infrastructure, facilities coordinator, campus maintenance, building services and others to ensure the physical plant and grounds do not present life-safety issues for the SON's guests, employees, students and staff.

7. Works with facilities coordinator, computer technician, warehouse representatives and university surplus department to manage SON surplus in an efficient and responsible manner. Plans, manages, and may participate in the movement of storage across SON space.

8. Supports facilities coordinator with management of furniture stores for the SON. Works with furniture representatives and University Surplus department to meet needs and to manage SON surplus in an efficient manner.

9. Orders and manages an inventory supply of items needed to facilitate project work.

10. Serves as back up to the AV and computer technician to assist faculty, staff, and students in the operation of various pieces of AV and computer equipment. May perform some preventive maintenance and minor repair on equipment as requested.

11. Serve as back-up to the AV and computer technician in acting as room coordinator for video teleconferences which includes responsibility for the set-up, testing, and take-down of equipment used in such sessions and for assisting faculty and staff using the facilities. May be asked to facilitate room checks to monitor classroom and conference room use.

(Annual Salary\: $38,170 - $62,015)