Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, NC invites applications for an Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations. This role leads day-to-day facility operations, supports event planning and execution, and coordinates scheduling and resource use across Campus Recreation & Wellness spaces.

The position reports to the Senior Assistant Director and emphasizes partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, compliance, and service excellence, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• CPR / AED and First Aid Certification (or must obtain within 60 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates event scheduling, logistics, and on-site support to ensure successful event execution (40%).
• Supports student staffing, training, and service delivery (35%).
• Supports facility scheduling, operations, compliance and resource coordination (25%).

Skills

Event management

Facility supervision

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year related experience

Tools

CPR / AED Certification

Job description

Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

Working Title Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $36,381 - $73,150

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $55,620 - $61,800

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC12

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Position Location (City)

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. The Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student experiences that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director of Facilities & Operationsis responsible for day-to-day facility operations, supporting event management, and general oversight for Campus Recreation & Wellness spaces. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations, this position assists with event planning and execution, supports scheduling operations, and contributes to effective facility use through resource coordination and frontline management. The Assistant Director develops and implements strategies to optimize the use of resources and ensures compliance with regulations. Additionally, the position develops and sustains strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to improve operations, communication, and overall service delivery. The role also includes leading administrative tasks and event planning and setup, ensuring that all operations align with university standards and objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinates event scheduling, logistics, and on-site support to ensure successful event execution (40%)
• Supports student staffing, training, and service delivery (35%)
• Supports facility scheduling, operations, compliance and resource coordination (25%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with events and facility supervision
• Experience supervising.

License or Certification required by the Department

CPR / AED and First Aid Certification (or must obtain within 60 days of hire).

This position is considered emergency personnel.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/09/2026

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( AD A A A ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at [phone] or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [e-mail]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST .