Career Details
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.
Key Facts

Tasks

Generic
- 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.
Knowledge

Tools

- 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Tablet computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Photocopying equipment
- Mobile phones
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Scanners
Technology

- Adobe Systems Adobe AcrobatHOT
- Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
- Google DocsHOT
- Microsoft ExcelHOT
- Microsoft PowerPointHOT
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft VisioHOT
- Microsoft WordHOT
- ADP Enterprise HRMS
- ADP Workforce NowHOT
- Google DriveHOT
- Human resource management software HRMS
- Microsoft OfficeHOT
- Microsoft ProjectHOT
- Microsoft SharePointHOT
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHOT
- Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
- Data entry softwareHOT
- FileMaker Pro
- Microsoft AccessHOT
- Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
- SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
- Teradata DatabaseHOT
- YardiHOT
- Delphi Technology
- Fund accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooksHOT
- Microsoft DynamicsHOT
- Microsoft Dynamics GPHOT
- Oracle HyperionHOT
- Oracle PeopleSoftHOT
- Oracle PeopleSoft FinancialsHOT
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Sage MAS 200 ERPHOT
- SAPHOT
- SAP Business ObjectsHOT
- Email software
- GroupMe
- IBM NotesHOT
- Microsoft OutlookHOT
- Novell GroupWise
- IBM Power Systems software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareHOT
Certifications

Licensing

Related Programs

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The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills. Job opportunities include accounting trainee, accounting technician, junior accountant, and accountant.
This degree is excellent for those interested in the organization and reporting of financial data. Upon completion of the program, students can take an additional three courses for the Accounting Career Studies Certificate, and then are eligible to proceed to the CPA exam, if other education requirements are satisfied. Contact the Virginia Board of Accountancy for all education requirements.
This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration with a major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, marketing, etc.
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The curriculum is designed to qualify personnel in both building construction and engineering technologies. Job opportunities include employment within construction companies, assisting project managers and general contractors in preparing estimates, contract document interpretation, and construction administration. Independent employment may include construction site supervision and facilities management.
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A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
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The study of accounting at Randolph-Macon College provides students with the opportunity to become fluent in the language of business within the unique setting of a liberal arts education. Students study accounting in an active learning environment incorporating theories and concepts from the fields of accounting, business, and economics. They learn to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations. A major in accounting prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as accounting, business, taxation, and law. All courses in the major and minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Entrance requirements for this program include high school graduation or a GED. The program has a selective admission process for each fall semester cohort. Additional information about the admission process and program requirements is available online at tcc.edu (search keywords "HIM Program Packet").
Individuals in the Health Information Management program may elect to pursue professional certification following completion of the A.A.S. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) offers an examination toward the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), available to graduates of the HIM program.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Tidewater Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
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The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.
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The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission. Graduates of the ACFEF accredited postsecondary degree program are eligible to receive a Certified Culinarian®(CC®) designation.
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