Facilities & Risk Operations Leader

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Student Experience & Recreation department seeks an Associate Director of Facilities and Risk to lead Facility Services, risk management, and space optimization. This 12-month, 1.0 FTE professional faculty role requires strategic oversight, safety leadership, and a strong focus on student wellbeing and campus community.

The role supervises staff, manages budgets, and partners across campus to ensure reliable, accessible, and compliant facilities and services for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, recreation, facilities management, natural resources, science, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities and operations management.
• Five years of full-time professional supervisory experience, including hiring, training and evaluation.
• Knowledge of facility operations, maintenance programs, service delivery, and continuous improvement of facility systems.
• Ability to analyze operational issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge and application of risk management principles and practices.
• Certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Facility Services operations including Maintenance, Building, Grounds, and Equipment Services.
• Oversee the department’s comprehensive risk management program and safety protocols.
• Lead management and optimization of facilities to support student engagement and campus programs.
• Supervise professional faculty and classified staff, including recruitment and performance management.
• Develop and assess preventive and predictive maintenance programs for reliability and compliance.
• Lead safety, emergency preparedness, and incident response practices.
• Guide space planning, accessibility improvements, and long-range operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management, business, recreation, facilities management, natural resources, science, or related field

Job description

Oregon State University’s Student Experience & Recreation department seeks an Associate Director of Facilities and Risk to lead Facility Services, risk management, and space optimization. This 12-month, 1.0 FTE professional faculty role requires strategic oversight, safety leadership, and a strong focus on student wellbeing and campus community.

The role supervises staff, manages budgets, and partners across campus to ensure reliable, accessible, and compliant facilities and services for