Executive Director, Facilities Operations, Development & Planning

Glendale Community College seeks a leader who is dedicated to all aspects of student success and closing equity gaps, to apply for its Executive Director, Facilities Operations, Development & Planning position. GCC seeks a true collaborator who will prioritize our students in decision-making and setting strategy for the College’s facilities operations that support teaching and learning. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits that a diverse student population brings to a community college.  
 
Our college recognizes that institutions are greatly strengthened when their leadership is guided by diverse perspectives and approaches to problem solving and innovation. GCC is committed to hiring a Executive Director, Facilities Operations, Development & Planning who exemplifies equity-focused behaviors such as:  

• implementing institutional practices that both develop and sustain culturally responsive student support, teaching, and learning environments;  
• encouraging positive race-consciousness and embracing of human differences;  
• strategically building support for and participation in equity-related initiatives across both our internal and external communities; and  
• promoting and modeling the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and actively engaging in equitable practices.  

The successful candidate will join a college dedicated to the students it serves. We are proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations, and we actively work to provide a welcoming environment for all. We especially encourage individuals who bring perspectives from lived experiences that our students from underrepresented groups at GCC will connect to and uniquely benefit from in their learning journey at our college.  

Position is open until filled. First review of applications will take place on March 21, 2025. Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.

Definition

Under executive administrative direction, plans, directs and provides strategic oversight of the District's facilities functions, and programs, including the maintenance and operations of existing infrastructure, skilled-crafts, and utility services; directs and serves as the liaison for all major capital construction projects; oversees and assesses environmental impact, energy management and sustainability initiatives; oversees requests for proposals for professional services and the bidding process, including the evaluation and implementation of bids and proposals; implements and oversees the District’s occupational health and safety program, supply and inventory control, including routine health and safety inspections and management of hazardous waste programs; interfaces with community, media, local jurisdictions and other public agencies regarding facilities planning activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Administrative Services.

Supervises lower-level managers, classified staff, temporary employees, and/or student employees.

• Plans, directs, and administers strategic oversight of the facilities functions and programs, including the maintenance and operations of existing infrastructure, grounds, skilled-crafts, and utility services. focused on sustainability, energy efficient, and cost-saving practices.

• Directs and serves as the liaison for all major capital construction and bond projects, including the development of short and long- term planning for all District Capital Outlay, scheduled maintenance, construction, repair, renovation, and upgrade projects; assesses construction and maintenance needs based on present and projected demands and resources.

• Oversees and assesses environmental impact, energy management and sustainability initiatives.

• Oversees requests for proposals for professional services and the bidding process, including the evaluation and implementation of bids and proposals; negotiates service contracts and agreements; monitors and inspects contractor work.

• Implements and oversees the occupational health and safety program, supply and inventory control, including routine health and safety inspections and management of hazardous waste programs.

• Interfaces with community, media, local jurisdictions and other public agencies regarding facilities planning activities.

• Develops, implements, establishes, and maintains policies, processes, and procedures for applicable departments; monitors and evaluates operational, department, and service quality; may recommend, develop, and implement quality improvement assessment tools and/or methods with administration and/or regulatory agencies. 

• Develops and implements short- and long-term strategies and plans.  

• Recommends, monitors, and/or administers budgets for assigned areas; oversees and administers budget allocations and procurements for all assigned funds as appropriate; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data. 

• Handles and resolves conflicts and issues and reports complaints as appropriate. 

• Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and a positive work and academic environment. 

• Coordinates and supervises the implementation and modification of technology.

• Supervises department employees; assigns and monitors employee’s work and evaluates employee performance; trains employees; participates in employee selection.

• Monitors and reviews programs and/or operations for legal compliance.

• Analyzes and interprets data; prepares, reviews, and/or approves documents and reports. 

• May direct and/or conduct surveys and special studies; may maintain statistics.

• May participate and/or chair committees and task forces.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties. 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Seven (7) years of experience in facilities operations, planning and construction management, including at least two (2) years in a management capacity.

Licenses/Certificates/Other Requirements

• None. 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of facilities operations management

• Principles and practices of modern construction and facilities planning 

• Principles and practices of construction project management

• Principles of architectural and engineering facility design

• Principles and practice of contract administration and management

• Energy management and sustainability practices

• State and federal funding programs and grants

• Current and emerging technologies that support the applicable area(s). 

• Management principles and practices. 

• Principles and practices of supervision. 

• Applicable laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements.  

• Methods of prioritizing, planning, and organizing work.

• Principles and practices of budget administration. 

• Principles of data research, collection, organization, interpretation, and reporting.  

• General accounting and bookkeeping principles. 

• Principles and practices of business communication and writing.  

• Principles of knowledge management. 

• Presentation techniques. 

• Standard office practices or procedures.

• Standard office software and modern office equipment.

• Principles and practices of customer service. 

• Interpersonal relations management.

Ability to:

• Manage facilities management operations, services, and programs related to the construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings, facilities, grounds, and utilities.

• Interpret and evaluate complex architectural and engineering blueprints, designs, plans and specifications.

• Assess and forecast construction and maintenance needs, demands, and resources.

• Develop plans and specifications for construction, repair, and remodeling projects 

• Oversee requests for proposals for professional services and the bidding process.

• Negotiate and implement service contracts and agreements. 

• Analyze potential environmental impact of proposed construction projects.?

• Oversee the development of policies and procedures in applicable area(s).

• Develop and implement goals with identifiable outcomes and assist with development of strategic plans, as needed.

• Identify and implement appropriate technology and resources. 

• Research, develop, apply, explain, and/or ensure the compliance of applicable laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures. 

• Identify needs, analyze problems, and provide recommendations and/or alternative solutions.

• Manage and prioritize work, projects and/or programs within established deadlines 

• Prepare, manage, monitor, oversee, and/or administer budgets. 

• Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.

• Stay abreast of information, trends, and theories applicable to areas of assignment.

• Analyze data and compile and present narrative and statistical reports.

• Prepare and review reports, correspondence, and other documents using multiple business formats.

• Manage the maintenance of records. 

• Prepare and deliver presentations. 

• Utilize standard office software and equipment. 

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.

• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work. 

• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.  However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Mobility: frequent walking and sitting for long periods; occasional kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and standing; occasional reaching above and below desk level.

• Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to handle individual papers, write and take notes, and feel individual objects. 

• Lifting/Carrying: frequent lifting/carrying of papers, files, equipment, and material weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. 

• Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work. 

• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone. 

• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others including extensive public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is typically performed in an indoor office setting.