Strategic Director, Campus Facilities & Operations

University of Holy Cross; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA seeks a Director of Facilities & Campus Operations to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for safe, reliable, and welcoming campus operations.

The role leads facilities staff and external partners, develops preventive maintenance, manages budgets and contracts, and collaborates with campus leadership to support academic programs and the institution's Catholic mission.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of facilities, building operations, or campus operations experience.
• At least three years of direct people-management experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, work orders, vendors, contracts, and budgets.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities staff and external partners, set expectations, and ensure safety.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and asset records.
• Oversee budget, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Coordinate campus operations for events and seasonal needs.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments and leadership on facilities matters.

Skills

People leadership

Proactive maintenance

Operational judgment

Service orientation

Financial discipline

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Energy management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA seeks a Director of Facilities & Campus Operations to provide strategic and hands-on leadership for safe, reliable, and welcoming campus operations.

The role leads facilities staff and external partners, develops preventive maintenance, manages budgets and contracts, and collaborates with campus leadership to support academic programs and the institution's Catholic mission.