Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, Off-Hour Operations

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
NC00846


Position Title
Assistant Director, Facilities and Operations, Off-Hour Operations


Division
Administration and Finance Division


Department Name
Physical Plant Administration


Position Type
Staff - Non Classified


Position Overview


The Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations oversees campus facilities staff and contracted services during off-hour periods, ensuring buildings and grounds remain safe, clean, and fully operational. This role coordinates emergency facilities response - particularly in residence halls -monitors work orders and inspections, and supports daily operational needs.

The position also assists with staff supervision, payroll and attendance review, project and contract tracking, preventive maintenance planning, and event support, including scheduling operational coverage as needed.

Primary Purpose


To manage and provide oversight to all facility and operation functions including housekeeping that occur outside of the normal first shift operation.

Essential Duties

• Provide oversight and supervision to all facilities and operations personnel as well as contractors (i.e., housekeeping, grounds, maintenance, etc.) during off hour periods based on priorities established by the Associate Director of Custodial Services.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with superiors, subordinates and the general campus community.
• Facilitate when necessary, and provide the necessary resources to complete assigned tasks.
• Coordinate and provide oversight to off-hour emergency issues involving facilities and operations especially related to the residence halls.
• Complete daily inspection reports relating to the completion of work orders, tasks, and especially building housekeeping.
• Review time sheets, payrolls, and employee attendance for personnel and conduct the necessary performance evaluations for those directly supervised.
• Assist the Director in tracking all related projects, contract services, and procurement to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans for the routine identification and correction of maintenance deficiencies on campus.
• Assist and supervise the implementation of a regular schedule for the replacement and maintenance of building components and finishes (i.e., painting, ceiling tiles, light bulbs, etc.).
• Attend ongoing educational sessions and conduct professional development sessions for campus staff especially in the areas of blood borne pathogen management, chemical management, waste management, etc.
• Utilize event management system, track events and facility usage. Schedule overtime as needed for housekeepers.

Occasional Duties

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Custodial Services or the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• May be involved, as necessary, in the management of snow emergency/removal.
• Order and maintain an adequate supply of custodial materials.
• Manage and evaluate all off-hour operation functions and activities (i.e., building cleanliness, work order completion, contractors, etc.).
• May involve weekend work as required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Competency with current business and trade technologies.
• Ability to physically negotiate the campus buildings under all environmental conditions.
• Technological skills with facilities-related software and computers.
• Ability to physically negotiate the campus buildings under all environmental conditions.
• Good understanding of current cleaning technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of five years of progressive managerial experience in the area of facilities and operations or maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized setting.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Does this position have Direct Reports?
Yes


Environmental Conditions


May be exposed to the following: any number of chemicals in the form of liquids or vapor, i.e. cleaning supplies; adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, extreme heat or cold; unsanitary conditions such as dirt, refuse, etc. Position requires 24-hour callback in cases of emergency.

Position Details


FLSA
Exempt


Salary Grade
12NC


Full Time / Part Time
Full-time


Proposed Starting Salary Range
$70,000 - $85,000


Work Schedule


35 hours/week.
4:00PM to 12:00AM.
May require weekend work, as needed.
On occasion, in the absence of a supervisor to sign staff out, employees may be released at 12:30AM. In such instances, a half hour of compensatory time will be granted.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off - Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Retirement Benefits
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits - Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

For a complete listing, visit Employee Benefits .

Reports To (Title)
Associate Director, Facilities & Operations, Custodial Services


Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar


Position Status
Continuing


End of Temporary or Limited Position

Collective Bargaining Unit
PSA

Posting Information


Number of Positions Available
1


Application Open Date
05/25/2026


Application Close Date

Special Instructions


Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement


As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.