What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities Management position at Virginia Union University?
Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus, it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1,568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report, holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students, faculty, and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institution's mission. The principles are Innovation, Spiritual Formation, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Excellence.
The Director of Facilities Management is responsible for the management of the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds. The Director coordinates the delivery of essential facility maintenance and custodial services, ensuring compliance with health, life safety, and building codes, recommending priorities for needed repairs and renovations, and directs the development of contingency plans for extraordinary grounds and maintenance efforts under emergency conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of campus facilities, including maintenance, custodial services, groundskeeping, and energy management
- Manage capital improvement projects, renovations, and new construction initiatives to enhance campus infrastructure.
- Develop and manage the facilities budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maintenance, upgrades, and sustainability initiatives.
- Develop and maintain emergency response and disaster recovery plans for campus facilities.
- Lead and manage facilities teams, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation of staff.
- Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
- Direct and plan essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, waste disposal and recycling.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience
- preferably in higher education or a similar institutional setting.
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
Application Process
Candidates are required to submit their resume, four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment. For any questions or concerns, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.
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