Director of University Student Center

What Will I Do At ESU?

• Strategic leadership & Building Operations
• Direct all operational aspects of the University Center including space utilization, maintenance coordination, safety procedures and emergency preparedness.
• Develop and assess University Center usage policies and procedures and lead long-range planning efforts for facility enhancements, renovations, and capital improvements.
• Financial Management
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for University Center operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation in collaboration with the Business Office.
• Maintain costs and expenditures and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings.
• Leadership & Staff Supervision
• Supervise full-time professional staff (e.g., building coordinators, technicians, student employees, and custodial teams).
• Provide training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Student Engagement & Services
• Partner with student affairs units to enhance student-centered programs and services.
• Collaborate on co-curricular efforts, leadership development programs.
• Event Management
• Oversee a centralized scheduling system for events, meetings, and public space reservations.
• Ensure seamless coordination of AV, setup, technical, and security needs for campus events.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business, Facilities Management, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in university center or large-scale facility operations.
• Proven experience managing large teams, multimillion-dollar budgets, and high-occupancy spaces.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, safety codes, event logistics, and campus operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and at least three (3) years of commercial food service operations and public facility management skills (maintenance, emergency procedures, housekeeping and security).
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with event planning and facility management software, scheduling and management tools.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
• Experience with complex relational database software & Word, Excel, Teams required.

What We Offer

• Outstanding benefits package including benefits such as medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave.
• Salary: Based on Experience
• Living by the Warrior Code:
• Accountable for One's Actions
• Committed to Self-Growth
• Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
• Positive, Honest, and Loyal
• Respectful of the Environment and Community
• Dedicated to Empowering Others

Legal Information

• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English.
• Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment.
• We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer.
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