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Associate Director Administrative Services

Yvonne Manzano-Brown

The Associate Director Administrative Services assists and consults with the Facilities Management Director to analyze and streamline operations.

Yvonne Manzano - Associate Director Administrative Services

Yvonne Manzano-Brown
Associate Director
Administrative Services

Specifically, the Associate Director Administrative Services:

  • Oversees the activities of the Custodial Department, and supervises the Custodial Manager.
  • Directs and oversees the Front Desk staff, currently comprised of two secretaries, one full-time and one part-time.
  • Coordinates outside contractor activities for furniture and carpet replacement and new installation. Inspects the finished product to ensure bid specifications are met, and approves payment.
  • Meets regularly with the Utilities Manager for updates on new projects, utility line replacement, work order requests and job assignments.
  • Determines fiscal requirements for mechanical and electrical systems, and submits budgetary recommendations.
  • Directs and coordinates the Lube & Oil Shop, including budget development, implementation and analysis; supervises the lube and oil mechanic; studies current work methods with the goal to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Also directs all Human Resources activities within the Facilities Management Department, including:

  • Coordinates job postings, P.D.Q. revisions
  • Hires employees at all levels: temporary, emergency, full and part-time
  • Sets up and conducts interviews for all Facilities Management applicants
  • Performs reference checks as needed
  • Conducts orientation for all new employees; process includes explaining the functions and duties of each department and its personnel
  • Handles all complaints and grievances; often serves as the intermediary between employees to resolve personal conflicts
  • Assists supervisors and managers with formal employee write-ups; reviews and approves any written reports sent to the New Mexico Tech Human Resources Department
  • Maintains files of job descriptions in both soft- and hard-copy formats
  • Recommends pay increases and title changes

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Department Information

Point of Contact - Yvonne Manzano-Brown
Phone - 835-6966
Email - YManzano-Brown@admin.nmt.edu

   
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