Facilities Project Assistant (part-time)

Job Details

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. 

Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation, and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Facilities Project Assistant is primarily responsible for the support of capital projects and planning initiates at Framingham State University. The position has involvement in the planning, execution and monitoring of construction, renovation and maintenance projects. Key duties include coordinating vendor schedules, tracking project budgets and deliverables, maintaining documentation, conducting site walkthroughs and acting as a liaison between management, contractors, and staff. The position will also provide design and drafting services to the Facilities and Capital Planning Department. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently, strong verbal and written communication skills, and knowledge of software tools for scheduling and design/construction documentation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direction of the Director of Capital Projects and Planning, or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform assigned tasks as well as on-site activities in support of facilities and capital maintenance and renovation projects
2. Perform filing, copying, and general office duties, including answering the phone for intake of work orders
3. Prepare spreadsheets using Excel for project and budget-related data collection/reporting
4. Use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare documents and presentations
5. Support full-time staff with on-site project tasks, including photography, measurements, meeting with contractors, communicating with campus personnel, and project status checks
6. Maintain as-built drawings, documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and archives
7. Develop scaled drawings/diagrams using CAD software for distribution to in-house trades staff
8. Communicate with members of the campus community and/or vendors onsite, by phone or email on specific issues as directed by Director of Capital Projects and Planning
9. Provide backup clerical support in the office during emergency or absences
10. Other duties as assigned

Special Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Campus office environment; walking campus to various project sites. Will include working conditions at construction sites where personal protective equipment is required. Will work in mechanical, electrical, and pump rooms, in addition to an active steam fired boiler plant. May be required to climb ladders and work on building rooftops.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

On-site; T-W-TR, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (hours flexible based on assignment)

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in architecture, business/facilities/construction management, or relevant related field; progress and/or current enrollment in an undergraduate or advanced degree program may be considered towards this experience
• Experience with design drafting software, such as AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Experience using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace suite of products
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate via written and oral communication
• Ability to drive or walk to project work sites
• Ability to maneuver safely on work sites
• Ability to follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse community
• Possession of a current valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid OSHA 10 certification
• Familiarity of the Massachusetts State Building Code and its relevant applications
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The pay rate is $25 per hour.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application).

For best consideration, please submit application materials by April 19, 2026. The review of applications may continue beyond that date and until the position is filled, at the discretion of the search committee.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.