Assistant Director - Facility Administration

lsu.edu

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Not specified; benefits include health, life, dent...
Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related field
Five years experience in facilities operations
Experience managing multi-building complex environments
The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facility operations across a 222-acre research campus with over 750,000 square feet of space

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facility operations across a 222-acre research campus with over 750,000 square feet of space.
  • This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities through the coordination of maintenance operations, custodial services, and vendor management.
  • Pennington Biomedical offers outstanding benefits including health, life, dental, vision insurance, retirement options, and tuition exemption for qualified positions.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facility operations across a 222-acre research campus with over 750,000 square feet of space.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits include health, life, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, wellness benefits, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field
  • Five years experience in facilities operations
  • Experience managing multi-building complex environments
  • Knowledge of Louisiana public procurement laws
  • Supervisory experience with staff recruitment and training
  • Budget development and fiscal management skills
  • Vendor and contractor relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education or healthcare settings
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities
  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs
  • Ability to work in fast-paced research environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Five years of relevant experience
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Knowledge of Louisiana Title 38 public bid requirements
  • Background check required prior to hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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