Housing Facilities Director

Overview

The Director of Housing Facilities provides leadership, planning, and oversight for all facilities operations within University Housing. The position ensures safe, well-maintained, and student-ready residential environments that supports the academic mission of the university.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for housing facilities operations across all residential properties
• Oversee USU Housing Facilities teams which include the areas of maintenance, grounds, custodial, finishes, construction, cabinets, dispatch, warehousing, utilities, planning and design, contractor engagement, transportation, energy conservation, safety, and sustainability. (including hiring, and performance management)
• Oversees the process for tracking and charging for room damages
• Work with and mentor Housing employees
• Follow and ensure USU policies and procedures are being followed
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
• Conducts regular walk-throughs of all residential facilities to catch potential safety issues and ensure buildings are well-maintained for students
• Lead capital renewal planning and deferred maintenance strategies
• Coordinate major renovations and new construction in collaboration with Facilities and Executive Director
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university safety regulations (OSHA, fire/life safety, ADA)
• Oversight of preventative maintenance programs and work order systems
• Monitor key performance indicators (response time, completion rates, customer satisfaction)
• Mediate sensitive student and parent concerns regarding facilities issues, such as environmental or maintenance health concerns, to negotiate resolutions that ensure safety, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction
• Collaborate with Residence Life to minimize disruption to students
• Manage vendor contracts and service agreements
• Assist Executive Director

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management) plus five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Experience managing large-scale facilities and multi-disciplinary teams
• Background in budget management and capital planning
• Ability to manage multiple managers and drive a culture of professionalism
• Ability and willingness to modernize technology and systems to support organizational expansion
• Great communication skills: Both written and verbal

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $85,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA

Indoor/Outdoor Duties: The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

College/Department Highlights

USU Housing has over 90 buildings with roughly 1.5 million sq. feet and over 5000 residents. We strive to provide safe and comfortable living communities that feel like 'Home'. We provide quality housing services through friendly, focused attention to our residents, parents and guests. We focus on quality services through integrity, teamwork and respect. usu.edu/housing