Senior Director, Facilities Services

The Senior Director, Facilities Services supports the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities Services by leading multi-campus service delivery, ensuring consistent customer service and facility management practices, and representing the AVP in their absence. Oversees all daily operations and maintenance of SLCC facilities and assets. Provides direct leadership to many departmental units (up to 10) to ensure SLCC's physical assets are maintained cost-effectively, efficiently, safely, and in a manner that optimizes asset life cycle and meets end-user needs.

Ensures:

Standardized, high-quality facility management and customer service practices across all campuses and sites. Clear expectations, training, and performance support for staff. A positive and encouraging work environment where employees can thrive. Data-informed operational decisions through KPI governance, trend/cost analysis, and executive-ready reporting. Continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk, improve service levels, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. Compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Leadership & People Management:

ability to lead through others, coach and train staff, manage performance, and promote technical/professional development; excellent human relations and communication skills; ability to work effectively under stress.

Facilities & Compliance:

knowledge of building systems; working knowledge of Building and Fire Codes and applicable State of Utah laws/rules/regulations; familiarity with relevant federal agencies and requirements (OSHA, EPA, ADA).

Operations, Projects & Continuous Improvement:

organizational and managerial skills to manage multiple activities concurrently; experience in facility and project management (higher education preferred); creativity and innovation in applying solutions; ability to develop and implement operational policies and procedures.

Financial & Analytical:

ability to perform cost, trend, and performance analysis; comfort working with large data sets and producing executive summary reports; attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Technology & Confidentiality:

computer literacy and ability to work effectively with common tools (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to work with confidential information appropriately. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities. Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field. 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities services/facility management, including leadership of teams and multi-site operations. Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to and from campus locations.

CEFP, CFM

credential or similar. Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience leading KPI programs, continuous improvement, and executive-ready reporting in a higher education environment.