Director Of Operations- Facilities

Position Summary:

The Director of Facilities, Safety, and Security at Bastyr University is responsible for overseeing campus facilities maintenance, safety compliance, capital projects, space planning, and budget management. This role involves coordinating and managing various teams within the Facilities department to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the university's physical infrastructure. The Director also collaborates with leadership, regulatory agencies, and other departments to promote cooperation, implement safety measures, and develop strategic facilities plans.

Essential Responsibilities:

Essential Job Duties

• Oversee all campus facilities maintenance, contract custodial, and grounds maintenance groups to support the educational and research missions of the university.

• Ensure the safety of the campus community and property through the implementation of comprehensive safety and HIPAA compliance programs.

• Direct the maintenance of facilities by supervising clinic facilities, providing necessary supplies, managing building maintenance, and coordinating telephone and voicemail support.

• Plan, develop, and oversee the budgeting, negotiation, and construction of campus capital projects.

• Facilitate space planning activities through room use analysis, digital floorplan management, and collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Manage administrative support for the Facilities department, including supervision of an administrative assistant.

• Develop and manage facilities expense and capital budgets.

• Develop strategic facilities plans to accommodate the university's future needs.

• Oversee the Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) program, including training, response protocols, and distribution of manuals.

• Coordinate transportation and parking issues through the Parking and Transportation Coordinator.

Other Responsibilities

• Respond to CPR and First Aid calls on a shared basis with other Facilities employees.

• Provide guidance to Bastyr leadership regarding facilities issues and planning.

• Ensure compliance with necessary regulatory requirements by working with regulatory agents.

• Promote cooperation among Bastyr departments and facilitate effective communication.

• Provide motivation and training experiences to foster a cohesive and efficient team.

• Schedule building inspections with outside regulatory agencies and coordinate vendor certifications and tests.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership experience in facilities management.

• Solid knowledge of construction practices, contract negotiation, project management, budgeting, and vendor relations.

• Proficiency in building and grounds maintenance.

• Customer service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to plan and execute construction projects from inception to completion.

• Skilled in systems improvement and process analysis.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Knowledge of space planning concepts and criteria.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Effective collaboration and delegation abilities.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet management, and data analysis.

• Preferably able to report to Bastyr for emergencies within 30 minutes.

• Preferably able to respond to CPR and First Aid calls on a shared basis with other employees.

Experience

• Three years of progressively responsible, advanced facilities management experience.

• Three years of progressively responsible safety management experience.

• Space planning/analysis experience is desirable.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in facilities and safety management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Boiler license preferred.

Benefits:

All regular employees (faculty and staff) who work at least 20 hours a week in a permanent position are full benefits eligible. These employees are eligible for health care benefits, retirement, flexible spending account plans, supplemental insurance, free tuition credits, and all paid leaves. Eligibility for the tuition credit benefits starts after 12 months of continuous employment. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Information:

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr's DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of the following protected classes: ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please don't hesitate to contact hr@bastyr.edu to request or discuss a special accommodation due to a disability.