WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Supervises the daily facility and warehouse operations within the Animal Resource Center (ARC); management of operations staff within the ARC. Oversees support programs within the ARC. Provides support to the Assistant Director Operations.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  
  • High school graduation or equivalent -OR-

• Experience
  
  • 4 years experience in an animal care facility/operations to include and 
  • 2 years In a supervisory/management role 

• Licenses and Certifications
  
  • Driver License maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and ability to operate state vehicles. 

Preferred

• Education
  
  • Bachelor’s Degree In a related field 

• Licenses and Certifications
   LATG Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Upon Hire -OR-
  Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Oversee the Assistant Supervisor Operations and/or Team Lead, ARC Storekeeper, other operations staff members, and various contract staff for the ARC
• Conducts and reviews operations staff evaluations and implements attendance policies. Make recommendations for promotions and generates disciplinary actions for operations staff.
• Responsible for training and mentoring of operations staff
• Ensures facility and equipment maintenance is meeting operational standards, conducts facility inspections, places service calls, and assists in managing the quality assurance program in the animal program. Assist in maintaining compliance for accreditation of animal care program (ARC SOPs, IACUC policies, the Guide, AWA, NIH Guidelines, USDA, CDC, PHS policy, etc.).
• Assist Assistant Director of Operations and Financial Affairs Manager to plan and budget for departmental expenses.
• Ability to analyze and interpret pricing agreements for purchases and services provided to ARC.
• Recommend and help in facilitating vendor contracts and purchases for U. T. Southwestern. Places purchase requisitions for the ARC.
• Serve as point of contact and coordinator for projects involving collaboration with various departments working with the ARC.
• Perform hands on maintenance of ARC maintained equipment. Make recommendations for new/replacement equipment and/or services.
• Serve as administrator of UT southwestern security system. Issue facility access in accordance with campus policies and procedures.
• Assists with record keeping for purchasing and census collection for animal care program. Assist ARC Accounting Office with analyzing and correction of census data reports.
• Assist ARC Department Safety Liaisons with maintenance of the ARC Disaster and Contingency Plan.
• Develop and implement training materials for various departments and contract personnel working within the ARC facilities.
• Collate and reviews weekly inventory requests and processes purchases made within the department.
• Assists in record keeping for purchasing, census collection, and inventory for animal program.
• Direct contact with a variety of animal species.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.