Senior Director OF Operations

Discover Your Career at Emory UniversityEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.Job DescriptionReporting to the Associate Vice President of Facility Management, this position oversees the day-to-day operation of the business unit-facing facility operations. Functional areas include operation and maintenance, auxiliary services, exteriors, building residential services, and fire safety operations. Responsible for helping to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have a positive facilities experience. Oversees negotiation of contracts for safety, environmental, and maintenance solutions. Oversees all operating budgets as well as maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair activity. Directly supervises a staff of six with indirect supervision of approximately 500 employees, working three shifts; some operations are scheduled 24/7. Responsible for addressing all emergency situations arising in the facilities area. Assists the Associate Vice President with projects, allocating staffing levels, and organizational structure to meet changing conditions. Interacts with internal and external customers and makes presentations to departments and campus constituents on related topics. Represents Campus Services on university committees. Performs other related responsibilities as required.Minimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field, and ten years of experience in building operations and maintenance, which includes progressive, demonstrated management/supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A master's degree is preferred. A working knowledge of capital construction and federal, state, and local building codes.Note: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.