Athletic Facilities Director: Operations & Safety Lead

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Director of Athletic Facilities to lead daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of select athletic facilities. You will coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety, environmental, and ADA compliance, manage facility calendars, and direct staff for events and logistics.

Develop policies, conduct routine inspections, oversee purchases, and provide training to staff, coaches, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field; master’s preferred.
• Significant experience in facilities management and event coordination.
• Proven ability to lead and organize staff to meet strategic goals.
• Experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Strong computer proficiency and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of select athletic facilities.
• Coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety, ADA compliance, and scheduling.
• Develop policies, conduct inspections, and oversee purchases and training.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Event coordination

Budget management

Communication

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer proficiency

Budgeting software

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Director of Athletic Facilities to lead daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of select athletic facilities. You will coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety, environmental, and ADA compliance, manage facility calendars, and direct staff for events and logistics.

Develop policies, conduct routine inspections, oversee purchases, and provide training to staff, coaches, and partners.