Director, Environmental Services - Campus Impact

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead a large, multi-facility operations team in Raleigh. The role provides strategic direction, manages a substantial budget, and ensures high-quality environmental services across academic, housing, dining, athletics and hospital facilities.

The position oversees roughly 320 permanent staff plus 20–40 temporary workers and advances sustainability initiatives while aligning with university priorities and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree ... and seven years of professional experience with at least three supervisory; or equivalent combo.
• Experience in a large institutional organization is required.
• IEHA certification and APPA CEFP certification are preferred.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for Environmental Services, aligning operations with university priorities.
• Lead a workforce of ~320 permanent employees and 20–40 temporary staff, fostering accountability and growth.
• Oversee a $17 million annual operating budget and guide financial planning and resource management.
• Direct environmental services across a campus environment including facilities, housing, dining and hospital.
• Develop, negotiate and administer complex vendor contracts and service agreements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities management or related field

Seven years professional experience with supervisory responsibilities

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks a Director of Environmental Services to lead a large, multi-facility operations team in Raleigh. The role provides strategic direction, manages a substantial budget, and ensures high-quality environmental services across academic, housing, dining, athletics and hospital facilities.

The position oversees roughly 320 permanent staff plus 20–40 temporary workers and advances sustainability initiatives while aligning with university priorities and compliance