Director, Facilities Space and Capital Planning

College of Southern Nevada; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance for employees

Variety of time-off options

12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance plans for employees &

Employer retirement match

On-site Early Childhood Education

Learning & professional development

Affinity Groups for diversity

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for the Director of Facilities Space and Capital Planning. You will lead space management, work control, maintenance planning, and capital project prioritization, coordinating with Facilities Management, IT, and academic/administrative units to align resources with institutional goals.

You will develop reliable space data, oversee TMA-based work control, and provide reports to support decision-making while driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in project administration and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience analyzing operational/functional data to support decisions.
• Knowledge of creating and reviewing policies, procedures, and best practices in public higher education.

Skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Diversity Statement

Job Description Diversity Statement About the College of Southern Nevada Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time. The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor’s degrees. Consistent with CSN’s mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence. We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access, equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities. CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park. Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Vice President Administrative and Business Services, the Director of Facilities Space and Capital Planning will be responsible for Space Management, Work Control, Deferred Maintenance, and Capital Planning and will provide college-wide leadership and coordination for the effective management of institutional space, facilities work control, capital planning, and deferred maintenance. The position develops and maintains reliable information regarding space utilization, occupancy, assignments, and campus needs; oversees the College's work control processes and TMA system to support the timely intake, prioritization, assignment, tracking, and closeout of facilities work; coordinates the development and maintenance of capital project priorities, plans, and supporting documentation; and maintains a comprehensive approach to identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and planning for deferred maintenance needs. The Director works collaboratively with Facilities Management, Planning and Design, Construction, Information Technology, academic and administrative departments, and senior leadership to align space, facility condition, capital investment, and operational priorities with college needs and available resources. The position analyzes data, develops reports and recommendations, establishes processes and performance measures, and provides information necessary to support informed institutional decision-making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in project administration, system/program implementation, stakeholder communication, leveraging technology to advance project milestones, or a related experience, including experience analyzing operational/functional data and coordinating multiple projects or priorities.
• Knowledge of creating and reviewing policies, procedures, and best practices applicable to a public higher education environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or comparable certification.
• Experience in higher education or a similarly complex multi-site organization; experience administering TMA or comparable computerized maintenance management/work management systems; experience developing capital improvement plans and deferred maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of higher education capital planning processes, institutional space standards, facilities condition assessment methodologies, and data-driven facilities portfolio management.

Salary

Salary information: Administrative Faculty D - The starting salary is $103,901. *This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding. ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date: 11/16/2026

Employment Policy

CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS. CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff, and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students. As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population.

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NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.

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