Facilities & Safety Exec Leader: Strategy & Operations

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI), a unit within the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, seeks an Assistant Director for Facilities and Safety to lead facilities operations, safety programs, and risk management. This role reports to executive leadership and collaborates across PRI's scientific surveys to ensure compliant, safe, and sustainable work environments.

Responsibilities include strategic governance of facilities, capital planning, space utilization, and cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or safety related discipline.
A minimum of five years of safety and facilities related experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Master’s degree in engineering, science, or safety related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Executive Director's leadership team with strategic vision for facilities portfolio.
Advise on Institute-wide facilities, space, capital, and operational planning.
Provide executive oversight for facilities and safety including capital planning and facilities management.
Translate priorities into an Institute-wide facilities, safety, and risk agenda and allocate resources.
Lead governance, performance goals, and reporting for facilities and safety.