Housing Facilities Director - Military Veterans

Position Title: Housing Facilities Director

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience collaborating and partnering with internal and external colleagues to create measurable organizational improvement; experience with strategic planning.
Experience with project management, facilities management and operations experience in a university, hospitality, or public access facility setting.
Experience supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and repairs contracts.
Experience advising, training, and supervising college students.

Job Description:
Iowa State University (ISU) is one of the most student-centered public research universities in the nation. It is a place where adventurous minds are encouraged to accomplish amazing things. More than 33,300 students choose from 100 majors and hone their leadership skills in more than 900 clubs and student organizations. Iowa States land-grant research initiatives from its 100 centers and institutes help solve societys greatest challenges and offer students opportunities to learn from and work alongside world-class scholars and researchers. Big 12 Conference sports and a tradition of international cultural performances make campus life an adventure to remember. Iowa State is located in Ames, a community of 67,000 ranked as the number one Best College Town in America by 247WallSt.com and among the top 10 best places to live in America.

The Department of Residence at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for the house facilities director for campus life. The facilities include: 19 residence halls, two apartment communities (166 apartment buildings, 2 community centers, and one laundry area), and various maintenance shops and storage facilities with a combined area of approximately 3.2M square feet. Department facilities comprise many different architectural styles and structural types constructed between 1916 and 2017.

In a collaborative and transparent manner, this position oversees and coordinates all facilities management, maintenance, repair, building improvements, development, and construction activities associated with the residence halls, apartments. The director will be fully engaged in understanding the Iowa State University student experience to ensure that residents enjoy a high level of service and rapid response through advanced technology, innovative thinking, and service-oriented personnel. The director and their staff are responsible for providing a safe living environment for residents while maintaining buildings and grounds that are functional and aesthetically pleasing. The director serves as a resource and property management expert and oversees multiple craft, custodial, and maintenance services provided by Department of Residence staff, outside contractors, and vendors. As a part of this role, the director works with the capital project team for compliance, cost, and quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications, industry standards, and, where practical, best practices in sustainability and energy conservation. It is critical for the director to be a strong strategic thinker with the ability to serve as a connector between many different departments and offices in order to successfully move projects and ideas forward.

Under the direction of the director of university housing, the director will provide assessment and strategic planning for all assigned areas. The director works closely with the campus life capital project team on repair and renovation. The director establishes budgets, hiring practices, work hours, and cooperative work efforts among a variety of teams for a workforce of over 163 employees including professional, union, and student employees.

Example of Duties

Participates in development of short and long-term strategic plan.

Develops project processes and procedures to maximize efficiency of the work unit.

Evaluates and oversees the operation and maintenance of physical facilities.

Develops spending and budget reports.

Ensures compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, and grant provisions.

Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, and controls and systems.

Supervises and trains staff.

May manage technical, engineering, and/or maintenance staff for building and ground maintenance and repair projects, and electronic system controls.

Leveling Guidelines

Provides input into annual departmental objectives and action plans
Accountable for achievement of key annual objectives for a department
May provide input into institution policy within area of functional expertise
Responsible for functional output of a department or work team
Manages subordinate staff
Has full managementresponsibility for directreports, specifically theauthority to hire, fire, andcounsel
May provide input to the budgeting process
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope
May provide input into financial decisions that impact department or work area

All application information must be submitted before March 7th for guaranteed consideration.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type: Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Pay Grade: PS811

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: February 21, 2025

Posting Close Date: March 13, 2025

Job Requisition Number: R16441