Director Athletic Facilities

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.

The Director of Athletic Facilities reports to the Associate AD / Facilities Management & Finance. Collaborates with the Associate AD with management and oversight of daily operation maintenance & readiness of select facilities. This position will serve as the lead decision maker in the absence of other Athletic Facilities Directors in the Department of Athletics.
Coordinates with campus partners such as but not limited to facilities police and safety & grounds departments to ensure proper repair cleanliness functionality and overall operations related to events and athletic facilities. Provides oversight to ensure compliance with safety environmental & ADA standards. Provides insight for the creation & distribution of facility calendars to staff coaches & campus partners. Directs facility management staff in preparing venues for competitions including setup & breakdown & assists with operational logistics. Partners on staffing plans for the month specifically events including student workers housekeeping and facilities support personnel.
In conjunction with the Associate AD develops reviews and updates policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the Associate AD. Develops a deferred maintenance plan for select athletic facilities while providing vital recommendations to strategic planning and project coordination with the Associate AD conducts routine facility inspections & identifies safety hazards or operational issues. Partners in maintaining & reviewing workflows & documentation related to usage & compliance.
Recommends and assists with the oversight of purchases related to facility equipment supplies & repairs. Reconciles expenses & ensure efficient use of departmental resources. Supervise part-time facility staff student workers & interns. Provide training related to facility procedures safety protocols & event operations. Collaborate with coaches administrative staff & other campus departments to support facility needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in facilities management or related degree with significant experience or a masters degree.
Significant experience in managing Facilities and event coordination.
Ability to lead and organize staff to ensure strategic success measures and outcomes are met.
Experience in strategic planning budget and inventory management.
Demonstrate strong computer proficiency.
Experience in determining and coordinating resource allocations.
Excellent communication skills as this position will be the liaison between coaches and administration as well as communication of deferred maintenance within facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of materials equipment and practices used in facility operations such as basketball goals turf sweepers auto-floor scrubbers laundry machines etc.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60000 to $70000. Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

40. Nights and weekends as needed.

Review Date

7/22/26

Additional Information

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About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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