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    Associate Director, Collaborative Workspace - Detroit, United States - TechTown Detroit

    TechTown Detroit
    TechTown Detroit Detroit, United States

    1 month ago

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    About the Organization

    TechTown is Wayne State University's entrepreneurship hub. We empower startups and local businesses by providing resources, collaborative workspace and education for entrepreneurs that will further accelerate inclusive economic development throughout Wayne County.

    About the Opportunity

    Are you a process-oriented, systems thinker who looks for ways to identify and fix root causes? Does your vibe match TechTown's vibe?

    TechTown seeks a rockstar administrative or project manager to join the Collaborative Workspace + Facilities team as its Associate Director of Collaborative Workspace. The Collaborative Workspace + Facilities (CW+F) team is the front-line customer service team responsible for operating a 135,000-square-foot historic building in Detroit's New Center that supports diverse coworking, private offices, working labs, meetings, and events. CW+F's commitment to hospitality is rooted in TechTown's organizational values of: Inclusion, Humanity, Collaboration, Accessibility, Curiosity and Excellence.

    The Associate Director of Collaborative Workspace is a new role that will further define, document, streamline, and automate processes that support the work of the CW+F team at its current location while preparing for opportunities to grow TechTown's operations. The Associate Director of Collaborative Workspace will leverage technology and systems to help the team work more efficiently and effectively with scalability in mind.

    This full-time position reports to the Collaborative Workspace Director and works closely with CW+F colleagues including the Associate Director of Facilities, Community Ambassador Manager, Membership Manager, and Events Manager, along with other key internal partners.

    The Impact you will make:

    Operations and Customer Service:
    • With support from the Collaborative Workspace Director, manage the leasing process for private offices at TechTown owned and managed sites, including tours, negotiations, and contract execution; apply industry best practices; leverage OfficeRnD functionality and automation to streamline process; update shared documents in coordination with any contract and leasing policy revisions.
    • Develop and support reporting on service ticket resolution and other performance metrics; Coordinate ticketing process across multiple locations and systems; lead ticket review, prioritization, and resolution process.
    • Manage/coordinate inventory/ordering process for supplies used across CW+F functions.
    • Actively participate in organization-wide meetings, advocating for and sharing information and updates with CW+F colleagues.
    • Manage building safety initiatives by maintaining and coordinating emergency protocols, egress signage, security alarm services; coordinate evacuation and training exercises and drills, and dock access training.
    • Schedule and lead community engagement tours; support Membership Manager and Community Ambassadors in providing member/tenant prospect tours.
    • Support CW+F in creating spaces and amenities that attract and serve members/tenants.
    • Support CW+F team in making connections between members/tenants and relevant TechTown programs and initiatives.
    Systems and Infrastructure:
    • Develop deep working knowledge of flexspace management software (OfficeRnD) and apply it to support CW+F goals; develop reporting/dashboards to track progress across multiple workgroups.
    • Lead building technology troubleshooting and coordinate third-party IT services for support (includes Wi-Fi infrastructure and printers/print management integration).
    • Oversee team-wide data collection and reporting; identify trends to support data-driven decision-making and strengthen the team's analytical skills.
    Budget and Finance:
    • Collaborate with Finance to resolve tenant/member billing issues; audit/match billing to leases/agreements.
    • Participate in annual budgeting process; monitor monthly reports, identify cost-saving and revenue opportunities across CW+F.
    • Support Request for Proposal (RFP) process and gather vendor quotes; schedule and meet with vendors as needed.
    • Support vendor and bill payment process, identifying efficiencies across CW+F.
    • Support Associate Director, Facilities with quarterly Capital Improvement Plan review; schedule and document cross-departmental meetings and follow-up.
    • Lead other project management initiatives assigned by Collaborate Workspace Director.
    Requirements

    What You Will Bring to the Table:
    • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • 3-5 years' experience in coworking, commercial real estate, facilities management, or contracting.
    • Service mindset.
    • Solid project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
    • Demonstrated experience and success in creating processes/forms from scratch
    • Experience with and/or aptitude for understanding IT infrastructure.
    • Experience managing vendors and familiarity with contracts.
    • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
    • Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
    • Strong technical skills; Proven ability to learn and use new software and systems; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
    Would Be Nice to Have:
    • Experience with business scaling and organizational change.
    • Experience using OfficeRND or other coworking/leasing software.
    • Experience caring for an historical building.
    • Knowledge of or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, small businesses and/or community and economic development issues in Detroit.
    Salary:

    The budgeted salary range for this position starts at $70,000 and may be adjusted according to qualifications and experience.

    The Perks:

    TechTown offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and a team member assistance program. Full-time team members also receive:
    • 100% TechTown paid Life, STD, and LTD benefits
    • Wellness Inspired Workplace with a Wellness Program and onsite Wellness Room
    • 5 Weeks of paid time off per year
    • 23 paid holidays (including 2 weeks in December and 1 week in July)
    • 12 Paid Mental Health Days per year (one per month)
    • $2500 Professional development stipend
    • Retirement plan with employer matching up to 6%
    • Paid parental leave
    • Creativity and innovation supported and encouraged by leadership
    • Fulfillment and the knowledge of having made an impact in Detroit's economic growth
    Work Arrangements:

    As the front-line team, Collaborative Workspace + Facilities team members work on site most of the time with some flexibility, as approved by the Collaborative Workspace Director.

    Accessibility:

    At TechTown Detroit, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all team members, clients, and tenants feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where we live and serve and creating an environment where everyone can reach their potential.

    If you are a candidate with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application process, email our Human Resources department at Include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.


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