Director of Facilities & Operations
Core
Leading the planning and management of facilities, operations, maintenance, and event support for a university student union portfolio.
Role type
Director of Facilities & Operations
Builds
Secure, efficient, and well-maintained environments for student engagement, campus life, conferences, meetings, and retail operations.
Domain
Higher Education / Campus Facilities Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (facilities & operations)
Required skills
Facilities management, building systems knowledge, safety regulations compliance, event operations oversight, capital planning, budget management, supervisory leadership, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree, higher education experience, professional certifications (CFM, FMP, CEFP, PMP), large-scale event management
Technologies
Building management systems, event logistics software, asset inventory tools
Responsibilities
Direct daily operation and maintenance of union facilities; develop preventive maintenance programs; oversee operational services for meetings, conferences, and retail; monitor expenditures and lead capital improvement initiatives; develop emergency response and business continuity plans; recruit, supervise, and train staff; participate in strategic planning and analyze facility utilization data.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management