Director of Facilities Operations

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

NC State - Health Benefits

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Sp.

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Pension

401k/403b/457b options

EAP

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC, invites a seasoned Deputy Chief Facilities Officer to lead Facilities Operations. The role focuses on strategic planning, program management, and safety across campus facilities, housing, utilities, and maintenance services.

Responsibilities include supervising maintenance staff and trades supervisors, directing capital projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with campus partners to deliver reliable, safe, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with supervisory facilities experience.
• Experience managing maintenance, renovations, and contract administration.
• Strong leadership, planning, and safety compliance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations, including maintenance, renovations, and contract administration.
• Supervise routine maintenance and trades supervisors; manage multiple tasks.
• Ensure safety, health compliance, and environmental risk management on campus.

Skills

Facilities management

Program management

Safety and health management

Strategic planning

Budget and resource management

Leadership and supervision

Operations planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Deputy Chief Facilities Officer (Director of Facilities Operations)

Position Overview

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

Visit NCCU.edu.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State - Health Benefits
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

Salary

The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional, Planning and Organizing Work, Program Management, Safety and Health Management, Strategic Planning, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Career and/or Talent Development.
• Technical skills in facilities maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, grounds, general services, and housekeeping.
• Project management. j
• Ability to supervise routine maintenance and technical trades supervisors, manage repair and renovation projects, construction and contract administration, and manage multiple tasks.

Minimum Education/Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university and a minimum of five years of general facilities management and operations experience with supervisory experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
• North Carolina Central University 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Knowledge – Program/Technical

• Professional knowledge of program theory, techniques, practices and procedures for facilities management and operations.
• Professional knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations.
• Professional knowledge of agency/university practices, procedures and principles to support facilities and utilities operations.

Planning and Organizing Work

• Planning and organization abilities needed to develop plans to accomplish work operations, objectives, goals and policies.
• Ability to arrange and assign work to best use manpower and resources.

Program Planning, Organizing, and Management

• Program management abilities to coordinate and administer operational programs, activities, and protocols.
• Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess environmental risks and quality control associated with the program.
• Ability to observe and assess work and provide meaningful feedback.

Safety and Health Management

• Safety and health management abilities to establish a culture of safety for employees and ensure that work processes are free from safety and health hazards, that employees are properly trained, and programs are in place to ensure safety.
• This includes the supervision of the Environmental Health and Safety function. EH&S is the primary unit on campus responsible for ensuring workplace safety for all campus facilities and spaces.
• Working responsively with University Police, Risk Management and Human Resources to insure the workplace safety of employees, students and other persons visiting the campus.

Strategic Analysis and Planning

• Strategic planning abilities to develop, measure, and evaluate organizational structures and processes to fulfill organizational goals and strategic plans, using best practices.
• Ability to identify opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and measure impact.
• Ability to establish work guidelines and set the appropriate levels of quality and quantity of work.

Managing Work Processes

• Knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures.
• Manage and improve business processes and operations by ensuring continuity, and integration of policies and procedures with the organization's mission and strategic plan.

Human Resources Management

• Human Resources abilities to recruit, select, develop, counsel, discipline, and evaluate performance of employees to retain a diverse workforce; ability to administer and ensure compliance with human resources policies and procedures.
• Ability to observe and assess work; ability to provide feedback; may require ability to provide technical supervision; ability to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees; ability to plan for and support employees in career development opportunities.
• As needed, ability to develop and implement staffing strategies

Staff Development

• Career and talent development abilities to provide employees with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accomplish work and provide career development opportunities