Assistant Director of Facilities
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Assistant Director of Facilities Planning & Operations assist in the management of all aspects of a facility's operations, to include construction, renovation, maintenance and repair activities, cleaning and the upkeep of facilities at several locations. This position must support the responsibility of safety and comfort of everyone who uses the facility as well as supporting profitability and growth. This Assistant Director will assist in development of project specifications, work with outside vendors and contractors to clarify and negotiate contracted work and ensure those entities deliver as promised. They also may provide direct or indirect supervision over subordinate maintenance, grounds and custodial personnel to help ensure function and standards of daily operations are maintained.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in supervision of job duties for complex building system functions and assures operability of infrastructural systems through coordination with subordinate and contract personnel.
- Assists in providing broad direction for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all facility utilities. Includes oversight and operation of Energy and Automation Management systems.
- Assists in the mitigation of risk and oversight of safety and security.
- Assists in preparation and review of construction/maintenance documents and expenditures for contracts, projects, and RFP's. Approves purchasing requests up to approved limits.
- Provides and prepares documentation for deficiency reports on state contracts, and projects for review and/or discipline to other state agencies.
- Supervises and delegates work for subordinate personnel and provide oversight to contractors in the maintenance, repair and renovation projects of all facilities.
- Assists in inspection of facilities routinely to ensure standards are maintained.
- Prepares facility related information and reports for justifications for all expenditures and manpower.
- Reviews and evaluates contractors and vendors performance for justification of expenditures and manpower cost.
- Assists in the advisement and recommendations to agency management the maintenance, repair and renovation issues requiring significant staffing and monetary impacts. Includes recommendations for contractor and RFP issues.
- Assists in preparation, review and recommendations for annual budget for Maintenance Sections. Includes documentation for cost for all contract, vendor and RFP's requirements and mandates.
- Assists in preparation and review of service, construction, vendor and RFP contracts and advises agency management on contract specs and plans.
- Co-Advises and/or responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as required.
- Assists in planning, supervising and delegating job duties for all landscaping of facility grounds. Includes direction over contractor and vendor personnel assigned to facility grounds.
- Assists with conducting maintenance, construction and vendor meetings for facility related problems, issues and concerns as needed.
- Assists in the direction of other sections such as boiler/chiller plant operations, utilities management, housekeeping, fleet management, events support and key control as needed.
- Helps to enforce facility compliance with relevant laws, regulations and safety standards.
- Assists in long-range planning to support future campus needs and growth.
- Helps with plans and designs for renovation or new construction projects.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, Education, or related field from an accredited university.
- Experience in working with secondary school students and knowledge of the essential elements used in the public-school systems.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics in data collection and analysis.
- Commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally deprived populations.
- Willing to travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four years of experience in the building construction trades; building construction; building maintenance; or road or bridge construction or maintenance.
- Project management experience
- Strong negotiation skills
- Understanding of laws and regulations along with the willingness to keep up with changes
- Familiarity with construction, architecture and various systems, such as HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Written and verbal communication skills Problem-solving and organizational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in facility management, construction science, project management, or a closely related field to encompass construction technology followed by two years of professional level experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management.
TYPE: Full-time
COMPENSATION: $44,000-$54,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins August 4, 2025 and continues until position is filled.
- The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
- Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
91pro视频 at Shreveport, an institution within the 91pro视频 and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the 91pro视频 System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the 91pro视频 System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the 91pro视频 System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the 91pro视频 System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.