Housing Facilities Director
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Job Summary
Overview
The Director of Housing Facilities provides leadership planning and oversight for all facilities operations within University Housing. The position ensures safe well-maintained and student-ready residential environments that supports the academic mission of the university.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for housing facilities operations across all residential properties
- Oversee USU Housing Facilities teams which include the areas of maintenance grounds custodial finishes construction cabinets dispatch warehousing utilities planning and design contractor engagement transportation energy conservation safety and sustainability. (including hiring and performance management)
- Oversees the process for tracking and charging for room damages
- Work with and mentor Housing employees
- Follow and ensure USU policies and procedures are being followed
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets
- Conducts regular walk-throughs of all residential facilities to catch potential safety issues and ensure buildings are well-maintained for students
- Lead capital renewal planning and deferred maintenance strategies
- Coordinate major renovations and new construction in collaboration with Facilities and Executive Director
- Ensure compliance with federal state and university safety regulations (OSHA fire/life safety ADA)
- Oversight of preventative maintenance programs and work order systems
- Monitor key performance indicators (response time completion rates customer satisfaction)
- Mediate sensitive student and parent concerns regarding facilities issues such as environmental or maintenance health concerns to negotiate resolutions that ensure safety compliance and stakeholder satisfaction
- Collaborate with Residence Life to minimize disruption to students
- Manage vendor contracts and service agreements
- Assist Executive Director
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in a related field (Facilities Management Business Administration Construction Management) plus five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Experience managing large-scale facilities and multi-disciplinary teams
- Background in budget management and capital planning
- Ability to manage multiple managers and drive a culture of professionalism
- Ability and willingness to modernize technology and systems to support organizational expansion
- Great communication skills: Both written and verbal
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resumeto be uploaded at the beginning of your application inthe CandidateProfile under Resume/CV
- Cover letterto be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
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Indoor/Outdoor Duties:
The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Indoors in an office space event space or public space are protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
Outdoors incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as fumes odors dusts mists gases and poor ventilation. Bending crawling and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift push and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
College/Department Highlights
USU Housing has over 90 buildings with roughly 1.5 million sq. feet and over 5000 residents. We strive to provide safe and comfortable living communities that feel like Home. We provide quality housing services through friendly focused attention to our residents parents and guests. We focus on quality services through integrity teamwork and respect.
Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season.The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
*updated 12/2025
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Matthew Pinner Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office Old Main Rm. 401D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 | Cody Carmichael Title IX Coordinator Old Main Rm. 402D 1475 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322 |
For further information regarding non-discrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 10/2025
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About Company
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's only land grant institution, serving over 28,000 students in Logan and around the state at Statewide Campuses, as well as at USU Eastern. Known for its robust and cutting edge research, Utah State challenges students to pursue academic ... View more
