Director of Facilities & Operations at InsideHigherEd

Director of Facilities & OperationsLocation: Utica, NYJob Type: Full-Time, 12-MonthMohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Director of Facilities and Operations in our Facilities and Operations department. The Director provides leadership and coordination for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of College facilities and related support services. Areas of responsibility include capital project coordination, sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives, inventory control, mail and duplicating services, the College’s Events program, and office services such as telephone coordination. The Director oversees departmental personnel and ensures compliance with College policies, collective bargaining agreements, and EEO guidelines. They collaborate with Campus Public Safety and the Environmental Health & Safety Manager to ensure that facilities operations and construction activities meet all applicable health, safety, accessibility, and environmental regulations.Key responsibilities for this position include:Selects, trains and supervises, and evaluates Facilities and Operations and Office Services personnel. Ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements and recommends staffing and operational adjustments to maintain effective and efficient service delivery.Oversees and provides leadership for the College’s Events Program, including supervision of Events Program staff and coordination of event planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to support campus programs and activities.Assists the Vice President for Administrative Services in developing, formatting, and documenting capital projects in the College’s multi-year capital plan. Responsible for ensuring capital projects are completed in a timely cost-efficient manner in accordance with applicable municipal and state regulations. Coordinates capital planning and projects with Oneida County Department of Public Works and the State University of New York Capital Facilities Division.Provides leadership for campus sustainability initiatives and acts as the College’s primary point of accountability for applicable elements of the College and SUNY climate and sustainability plans.Supervises development and maintenance of supply inventory program coordinating with other offices to ensure appropriate quantities of necessary supplies and materials are on hand.Oversees duplicating and printing services to support College operations.Ensures that internal and external mail services are processed and delivered promptly and efficiently.Oversees campus telephone services, including auditing and approval of related invoices. Coordinates with IT as needed to ensure telephone systems and equipment is adequate to meet existing and future needs of the College.Develops and supports energy efficiency initiatives to reduce operating costs and improve campus sustainability.Coordinates with MVCC Office of Accessibility Resources to ensure compliance with ADA and support accessibility for individuals utilizing the campus.Develops and directs maintenance programs to provide the proper upkeep of buildings, equipment and grounds.Develops and maintains records for efficient space utilization and recommends changes such as enrollment or needs change.Coordinates with appropriate governance groups regarding rehabilitation, remodeling, and construction projects to include developing specifications and administering construction projects.Prepares and delivers briefings for the College Administration, Board of Trustees, and County officials within the scope of assigned responsibility.Coordinates with Campus Public Safety on matters related to facility access, emergency planning, and campus safety.Prepares departmental plans to meet College objectives, including development and management of annual operating budget and personnel requirements, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints.Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administrative Services.Work schedule for this position: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.Hours per week: 35Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance, construction, or capital management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience, ORAssociate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in facilities operations, maintenance, or capital management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experiencePreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, business administration, public administration, or related fieldProven experience working on a large facility/campus with capital projectsExperience working in a unionized environmentExperience managing capital projects in the public sector or higher educationAdditional Information:Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discoverSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.Salary: $90,000For full consideration, apply by: 1/5/2026Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action,Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence,equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment inwhich students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities,governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse,multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities anddifferences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparingstudents to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up ofpeople with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds,religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, differentabilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran statusor on the basis of disability.