Strategic Facilities Leader: Operations & Security

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Florida in Tampa seeks a Lead Manager for Facilities Operations and Building Security within the Finance portfolio. You will lead day-to-day facilities activities, ensure safety and security, and collaborate with campus partners to align with university priorities.

The role emphasizes process improvement, space planning, and coordinating with central facilities, police, EH&S, and IT; salary range is $70,000 to $82,000, with opportunities to enhance campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Facilities Management, Public Safety, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, security operations, administration, building operations, or related areas.
• Degree Equivalency Clause referenced (SB 1310) allowing substitution of work experience for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day facilities activities across assigned buildings and spaces to ensure operational continuity and alignment with college/university priorities.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance, custodial, access, event setup, space, and building-related needs; resolve issues with campus partners.
• Serve as primary point of contact for facilities-related concerns and triage requests with timely follow-through.
• Identify recurring operational concerns and implement practical improvements to reduce disruptions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in facilities operations; develop SOPs, dashboards, and service standards.
• Support space planning, capital/minor projects, and facility improvements; coordinate with central facilities and vendors.
• Lead building security coordination, access control, and risk assessment; advise leadership on improvements and procedural changes.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Security operations

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of South Florida in Tampa seeks a Lead Manager for Facilities Operations and Building Security within the Finance portfolio. You will lead day-to-day facilities activities, ensure safety and security, and collaborate with campus partners to align with university priorities.

The role emphasizes process improvement, space planning, and coordinating with central facilities, police, EH&S, and IT; salary range is $70,000 to $82,000, with opportunities to enhance campus operations.