Job Details
Department: ASOD Support Services-430400
Career Area: Facilities and Skilled Trades
Posting Open Date: 08/24/2026
Application Deadline: 09/07/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Director of Support Services
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20078264
Vacancy ID: NF0009979
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 11/02/2026
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professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Office of Support Services serves the needs of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and guides its operations in meeting the requirements and commitments in teaching, patient care, research and administrative programs.
Position Summary
The Director of Support Services is responsible for the supervisory, administrative, management, and some hands-on technical work of the operational components within a 500,000 square-foot multi-use building complex. The Director is solely responsible for the development and supervision of all capital and non-capital renovation and construction projects within the School of Dentistry. The Director will negotiate and execute equipment and operations systems service maintenance service agreements, and has fiduciary responsibility for multiple accounts, budget reviews, and budget submissions.
This position advises the School’s leadership concerning the technical aspects of managing, replacing, or renovating the facilities, and develops planned obsolescence of capital equipment inventory. The Director will initiate conceptual plans for renovations, liaise with Facilities Services on campus to further the development of approved renovations; obtaining cost estimates, building and infrastructure reviews, and blueprints as it may relate to administrative, clinical, research, or academic spaces. Collaborate with the campus planning office in the selection of architects, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors. Participate in the School’s master planning process.
This position has oversight of and budgeting for: the repair of clinical, laboratory, and research equipment, carpentry projects, computer network wiring, parking and transportation, mail distribution, linen service, safety, and School-wide security. This position serves on committees relating to infection control, hazardous materials management, safety, project development, equipment, space use, facilities master planning and is a member of the Dean’s Administrative Staff. This position is also responsible for the $1.7 million equipment inventory, writing specifications for major equipment purchases, monitoring equipment maintenance contracts. This position makes the final technical decision in a wide variety of trades; administering the work order system; authorizing requisitioning and purchase of parts and supplies; maintaining stock control procedures for parts, tools, supplies, and building materials.
The Director collaborates with the University’s construction administrative manager and the construction manager, as well as, the architects and general contractors. Work directly with the general contractors on a daily basis ensuring there are no conflicts with clinic or event schedules, safety on site, and traffic (both inside and outside the buildings). Collaborate with each project team to establish timely schedules of materials and staging. Suggest alternatives during the planning stages of each project to add value, increase efficiencies, and review cost estimates to achieve maximum cost effectiveness. Provide direct input in the selection of finishes that are compatible with our goals in a healthcare environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Advanced knowledge of repair, maintenance, and construction techniques and of tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in building and mechanical trades. Working knowledge of building codes, environmental rules and all other rules and regulations governing repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities. Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints, sketch or draft technical drawings, and comprehend design specifications.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in facility maintenance in at least three building trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate should possess the technical and functional knowledge of dental/health care facilities, experience in project development, space planning, and equipment programming. Operational experience in a dental/healthcare facility project management, equipment repair is desirable.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
- Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
- Type of Institution: Public, four-year
- Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
- Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
- Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
- Faculty:3,000
- Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
- Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
- Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
- Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
- Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
- Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
- Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
- Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
- Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
- Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
- Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
- Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
- Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
- Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
- Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
- The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. studyabroad.unc.edu/studyabroad.cfm
- The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
- Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
- UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
- UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
- Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
- Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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