Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Safety

Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Safety

The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,500 to $82,300. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Required
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• Resume
• References (minimum of three)

The Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Safety leads the facility operations and back-of-house teams at College Park Center (CPC) and Texas Hall (TXH). This position ensures both venues are clean, safe, well-maintained, and ready for daily use and events through regular building inspections, work order management, preventive maintenance, and timely coordination of repairs. The Assistant Director fosters a positive, accountable, and service-oriented team culture while building effective relationships with campus departments, external partners, clients, and promoters.

The position also oversees event conversions, contracted custodial services, staff training, and venue safety programs in coordination with university partners.

• Leads, coaches, trains, and evaluates the facility operations teams at CPC and TXH, including direct supervision of the Operations Manager and Building Attendant Lead (TXH) and oversight of the operations crew.
• Establishes clear expectations, assigns work, coordinates staffing, and holds employees accountable for quality and timely completion.
• Models a positive attitude, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a willingness to assist others.
• Addresses concerns promptly and promotes collaboration across both venues.
• Conducts regular walkthroughs of both venues to identify maintenance, repair, cleanliness, and safety needs. Submits, prioritizes, assigns or routes, and tracks work orders through completion.
• Coordinates with campus Facilities, custodial providers, and service vendors; follows up on outstanding items, verifies completed work, and communicates unresolved needs and timelines.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules and records for venue equipment and identifies recurring issues or needed improvements.
• Plans and oversees building conversions, event setups and breakdowns, and equipment placement. Inspects event spaces, restrooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness before, during, and after events.
• Coordinates operational needs with event services and production teams, clients, and promoters.
• Forecasts and tracks conversion, custodial, and maintenance costs and uses staff, equipment, and resources efficiently.
• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with campus departments, external partners, vendors, clients, and promoters.
• Serves as a responsive point of contact for facility operations needs, communicates expectations and timelines clearly, and resolves concerns professionally.
• Attends planning meetings and coordinates across departments to deliver consistent service and successful events.
• Develops, implements, and tracks staff training on workplace safety, proper equipment use, and public assembly venue practices.
• Coordinates venue safety and emergency preparedness with UTA Police, the Office of Emergency Management, and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Maintains credentialing and back-of-house access protocols and coordinates crowd management planning with appropriate partners.
• Ensures setups and operations follow applicable university and NCAA policies, fire and life safety requirements, and accessibility standards. Identifies hazards and coordinates corrective action.
• Participates in departmental planning and operational improvements.
• Supports other departmental teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and five…