Senior Director, Facilities Operations & Strategy

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks a Senior Director of Facilities Services to oversee operational initiatives, service delivery, and planning across its campuses. You will lead subordinate directors and managers to ensure safety, efficiency, and asset lifecycle optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus stakeholders, continuous improvement, and alignment with institutional priorities, while maintaining high standards of service delivery and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-campus facilities operations.
• Experience managing staff, budgets and operational programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with campus stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safety, compliance and risk management standards.
• Bachelor’s or higher in a related field plus credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and oversight across Facilities Services functions.
• Collaborate to advance service delivery, planning, and continuous improvement.
• Lead KPI governance, reporting, and executive-level operational reviews.
• Mentor subordinate leaders and ensure staff alignment with priorities.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and efficient asset lifecycle management.

Skills

Operational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Agile mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Master’s degree in related field

CEFP, CFM or similar credential

Higher education facilities leadership experience

Job description

Salt Lake Community College seeks a Senior Director of Facilities Services to oversee operational initiatives, service delivery, and planning across its campuses. You will lead subordinate directors and managers to ensure safety, efficiency, and asset lifecycle optimization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with campus stakeholders, continuous improvement, and alignment with institutional priorities, while maintaining high standards of service delivery and compliance.