Assistant Director, Academic Facilities Operations

The Assistant Director leads planning, design, and management of research and academic facilities across the Office of the Dean of Faculty (DOF) portfolio. The role partners with academic units and stakeholders to align facilities with programmatic needs, ensure operational continuity, and support the university's academic and research missions. The Assistant Director possesses a strong understanding of building and laboratory mechanical systems and serves as a key liaison with Facilities Management (FM), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Fire Safety, Public Safety (DPS), and external contractors to proactively address safety, security, and infrastructure issues related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and other systems. The position supervises operational staff to maintain effective, reliable facility operations and collaborates with university partners to deliver a wide range of projects in offices, laboratories, core facilities, and instructional spaces. Responsibilities include feasibility assessments for scientific instrumentation, lab buildouts and closeouts, office and lab relocations, space planning, renovation projects, and emergency response coordination.