Director of Facilities & Auxiliary Services

Shaw University$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum five years in facilities or auxiliary services management.
  • Experience with vendor contract management and budget oversight.
  • Proficiency in project management and compliance standards.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct maintenance and repair operations across various disciplines.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and manage capital improvement initiatives.
  • Administer work order systems for efficient operations.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, fire safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Manage vendor relationships for cafeteria and bookstore services.
  • Coordinate scheduling for campus events and facility rentals.
  • Supervise facilities personnel and outsourced vendor performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Involvement in significant campus projects and improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Operations/CFO, the Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services
provide leadership for all campus facilities, maintenance operations, auxiliary services, contracted vendors,
campus scheduling, booking functions, and facility rentals.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Direct maintenance, custodial, grounds, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and repairs.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and capital improvement projects.
  • Administer work order systems.
  • Ensure OSHA, ADA, fire, and environmental compliance.
  • Manage the cafeteria/dining services vendor.
  • Manage the bookstore vendor.
  • Oversee all outsourced vendors including vending, laundry, landscaping, waste, pest control, elevators, and
    other service contracts.
  • Monitor vendor performance, contracts, invoices, and commissions.
  • Coordinate campus scheduling, room bookings, conferences, facility rentals, and special events.
  • Develop and manage departmental budget.
  • Supervise facilities personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises facilities maintenance, custodial, grounds personnel, and oversees contracted vendors.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business
Administration, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible facilities or auxiliary services management experience.
• Experience managing vendor contracts, budgets, and capital projects.

Certificates, Licenses or Registration Preferably, but not required, Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or similar certification preferred.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Strong leadership, contract management, budgeting, project management, organization, communication,
customer service, and problem-solving skills. Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision
and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing
excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a
member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative
environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in
English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

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