Calmar Campus Operations Director

Northeast Iowa Community College; Calmar Township (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, IA is seeking an experienced facilities operations supervisor to oversee custodial, security, and cafeteria support across campus buildings and events. The role ensures smooth daily operations and alignment with college standards.

You will recruit, train, supervise staff; manage timekeeping, scheduling, and safety programs; and partner with plant services to maintain assets, safety practices, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required with 3–5 years of progressively responsible administrative, facilities, or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative supervision for custodial staff, cafeteria manager, and safety/security staff.
• Establish clear performance goals, conduct annual performance evaluations, and ensure alignment with division operating standards.
• Manage the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of new employees, and develop comprehensive training plans and procedural reference guides to ensure rapid integration.
• Review and approve timecards, attendance records, and leave requests for supervised staff, coordinating schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all departments.
• Conduct regular team meetings and individual check-ins to communicate division priorities, address operational bottlenecks, promote professional development, and foster a collaborative support environment.
• Maintain safe and secure operations by scheduling security personnel for evening and special events, managing keycard and electronic door access, developing regulatory compliance processes, and maintaining emergency management plans, safety logs, and contact lists.
• Actively participate in planning and implementation of campus safety practices. Maintain accurate maps and locations of identified safety resources.
• Oversee and manage daily operations, special projects, and campus facilities.
• Manage room scheduling for classes and events, communicate changes to requestors.
• Monitor physical campus assets by conducting room and classroom audits to ensure adequate equipment, furnishings, seating, and resources.
• Oversee administrative operations, including campus-wide operational messages, fleet vehicle reservations and maintenance, and inter-campus mail delivery.

Skills

Staff supervision

Performance management

Recruitment & onboarding

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Timekeeping software

Job description

Acts as a primary point of contact for logistics related to the operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and events. Supervises and oversees custodial staff, security staff, switchboard and cafeteria operations. Collaborates with plant services and maintenance staff to ensure campus is maintained and running smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative supervision for custodial staff, cafeteria manager, and safety/security staff. Establish clear performance goals, conduct annual performance evaluations, and ensure alignment with division operating standards.

Manage the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding of new employees, and develop comprehensive training plans and procedural reference guides to ensure rapid integration.

Review and approve timecards, attendance records, and leave requests for supervised staff, coordinating schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all departments.

Conduct regular team meetings and individual check-ins to communicate division priorities, address operational bottlenecks, promote professional development, and foster a collaborative support environment.

Maintain safe and secure operations by scheduling security personnel for evening and special events, managing keycard and electronic door access, developing regulatory compliance processes, and maintaining emergency management plans, safety logs, and contact lists.

Actively participate in planning and implementation of campus safety practices. Maintain accurate maps and locations of identified safety resources.

Oversee and manage daily operations, special projects, and campus facilities.

Manage room scheduling for classes and events, communicate changes to requestors.

Monitor physical campus assets by conducting room and classroom audits to ensure adequate equipment, furnishings, seating, and resources.

Oversee administrative operations, including campus-wide operational messages, fleet vehicle reservations and maintenance, and inter-campus mail delivery.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree required with 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative, facilities, or supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certifications and Licenses

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Highly organized with excellent customer service skills. Possess strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to multi-task effectively. Able to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Database experience required.

Open Date

10/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes