Director / Athletic Facilities

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Associate AD with management and oversight of daily operation, maintenance, & readiness of select facilities.
• Serves 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 oversight.
• In 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 & ensures 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree with significant experience, or a master's 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Benefits

Virginia Tech provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings options, and paid time off. The university also offers a range of professional development opportunities and university shared governance to support the growth and success of its employees.

Pay

$60,000 to $70,000. Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40+ hours per week. Nights and weekends as needed.