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11-3013.00 - Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

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Tasks

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Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
Manage leasing of facility space.
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.

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Tools

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Personal communication devices

Computers

Computer data input devices

Duplicating machines

Calculating machines and accessories

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Technology

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Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software

Content authoring and editing software

Content management software

Data management and query software

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Network applications software

Operating environment software

Information exchange software

System management software

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Peirce College

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Associate in Science Business Administration

Associate in Science

Peirce College's ACBSP-accredited degrees in Business Administration will prepare students for employment in public and private sectors. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills obtained in this program may lead to positions of responsibility in manufacturing, service industries, health care, and governmental agencies. Graduates from the business administration bachelor's level can apply for graduate studies in business and related fields.

Bachelor of Science Business Administration

Bachelor of Science

Peirce College offers a general Bachelor of Science in Business Administration that provides students with a customizable way to align more closely the acquisition of business knowledge with career needs and personal interests. This approach can accommodate previous experience and can enable the exploration of ways that business, society, and technology intersect within the global economy. Students of the general Business Administration bachelor's degree benefit from its solid base of academic and business fundamentals, as well as its ability to facilitate a more personalized academic journey through the selection of general education and business electives. Students may choose one of three tracks (Leadership, Human Resource Management, or Quality Service Management) to fullfil the 6 Business Electives.

Bachelor of Science Business Administration

Bachelor of Science

Students in the bachelor's level Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management will be equipped with the skills necessary for success. This concentration has a strong foundation in business basics like finance and marketing and has an emphasis on the entrepreneur's and small business owner's unique challenges. Students will learn the techniques necessary for a successful startup, including capitalization, business plan development, competitive intelligence gathering, and launch plans. Students will learn the key success factors from experienced faculty who have owned or managed small businesses.

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