Deputy Director- Operations

For nearly 75 years Auberle has focused on meeting evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The last several years have been transformative for Auberle as we responded to some of the region’s most difficult and pressing needs. We have grown rapidly and expanded our array of services to meet the needs of people throughout Pennsylvania. We do this by being Effective, Innovative, Holistic, and Collaborative. Our facilities and operations have expanded to support the complex needs of the organization. The Deputy Director of Facilities and Operations plays a critical role in sustaining the mission of Auberle by ensuring the safety, functionality, compliance, and long-term sustainability of all physical assets and day-to-day organizational workflows. This leadership role assists the Director of Facilities & Operations and works in tandem to manage and execute multisite facility maintenance, capital improvements, third-party vendor relationships, workplace safety protocols, and general office operations. The ideal candidate balances hands-on work with facilities and operations leadership duties.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1) Facilities & Maintenance Management

a. Property Upkeep: Implement preventive maintenance, regular repairs, and capital preservation of all buildings, grounds, and physical infrastructure.

b. Multisite Oversight: Assist the Director with managing space utilization, layout planning, and logistics across multiple sites.

c. Operations & vendor liaison: Work collaboratively with selected vendors and contractors.

2) Safety, Risk Management, & Compliance

a. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the team operates within codes set and standards set by the municipality, local zoning laws, local health department requirements, and state / federal standards.

b. Emergency Preparedness: Implement, and audit emergency evacuation protocols, disaster recovery procedures, and severe weather response systems.

c. Security Infrastructure: Maintain building surveillance cameras, alarm contracts, and physical security measures.

d. Participate in the agency safety committee.

3) Financial Management & Strategic Planning

a. Budget: Work within established facilities budgets.

b. Implement short- and long-term strategic facilities & operations initiatives.

c. Set and achieve the strategic goals and objectives in tandem with the agency staff, leaders, and Boards of Directors.

Qualifications

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

1) Contact and communication with staff and non-staff (e.g., Board Directors, funders, government officials, clients).

2) Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some outdoor exposure.

3) Travel locally and nationally.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1) A degree in a field related to the organization’s services, and/or facilities.

2) At least five years of facilities and operations type experience.

3) Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and insurance.

4) ACT 33/34 FBI and Child Abuse History Clearances.

5) Random drug testing may be conducted to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace.

6) Ability to communicate a passion for Auberle’s Mission and a Vision for its future.

7) Demonstrate an ability to prepare reports and communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

8) Understand and support a trauma informed and performance driven organization.

9) Possess good judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.

10) Possess a proven business and financial acumen.

11) Ability to develop a deep understanding of the day-to-day operations of Auberle and its subsidiaries while seeing how that fits with the “big picture” and future vision on the organization