Assistant Director Of Operations – Residential Life Facilities

Lsu Noel Laboratory

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Security access control and key management
Procurement and inventory management
Work order administration
The Assistant Director of Operations provides strategic direction, leadership, and management of critical operational areas for Residential Life Facilities, supporting a portfolio of 28 residential buildings totaling over 3.2 million square feet and serving more than 8,000 students

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director of Operations provides strategic direction, leadership, and management of critical operational areas for Residential Life Facilities, supporting a portfolio of 28 residential buildings totaling over 3.2 million square feet and serving more than 8,000 students.
  • The Assistant Director plays a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and responsive facility operations across the residential system, directly supervising key functional areas including security access control, procurement and inventory management, work order administration, and a large student workforce.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director of Operations provides strategic direction, leadership, and management of critical operational areas for Residential Life Facilities, supporting a portfolio of 28 residential buildings totaling over 3.2 million square feet and serving more than 8,000 students.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Security access control and key management
  • Procurement and inventory management
  • Work order administration
  • Student workforce management
  • Vendor and contract coordination
  • Emergency response efforts

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic process improvement
  • Proactive customer service model
  • Diplomatic communication
  • Trust, transparency, and compliance
  • Attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3 years experience
  • Facilities Management experience
  • Emergency Management experience
  • Public Administration experience
  • University residential facilities experience
  • Knowledge of access control and security systems
  • Project management certification (PMP, CAPM)

Work Rights

Must have valid U.S. work authorization

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