Director​/Athletic Facilities

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Director of Athletic Facilities reports to the Associate AD /Facilities Management & Finance. Collaborates with the Associate AD with management and oversight of daily operation, maintenance, & readiness of select facilities. This position will serve as the lead decision maker in the absence of other Athletic Facilities Directors in the Department of Athletics.

Coordinates with campus partners such as facilities, police and safety, & grounds departments to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, functionality, and overall operations related to events and athletic facilities. Provides oversight to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & ADA standards. Provides insight for the creation & distribution of facility calendars to staff, coaches, & campus partners. Directs facility management staff in preparing venues for competitions, including setup & breakdown, & assists with operational logistics.

Partners on staffing plans for the month, specifically events, including student workers, housekeeping, and facilities support personnel.

In conjunction with the Associate AD develops, reviews, and updates policies and procedures, and makes recommendations to the Associate AD. Develops a deferred maintenance plan for select athletic facilities, while providing vital recommendations to strategic planning and project oversight. In coordination with the Associate AD, conducts routine facility inspections & identifies safety hazards or operational issues. Partners in maintaining & reviewing workflows & documentation related to usage & compliance.

Recommends and assists with the oversight of purchases related to facility equipment, supplies, & repairs. Reconciles expenses & ensures efficient use of departmental resources. Supervises part-time facility staff, student workers, & interns. Provides training related to facility procedures, safety protocols, & event operations. Collaborates with coaches, administrative staff, & other campus departments to support facility needs.

The Director of Athletic Facilities leads daily operations, maintenance, and readiness of select athletic facilities, coordinates with campus partners to ensure safety, environmental, and ADA compliance, oversees facility calendars, directs staff for event preparation and logistics, develops and updates policies, conducts routine inspections, recommends maintenance and purchases, reconciles expenses, and provides training and support to staff, coaches, and campus partners.

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree with significant experience, or a master's degree.
• Significant experience in managing facilities and event coordination.
• Ability to lead and organize staff to ensure strategic success measures and outcomes are met.
• Experience in strategic planning, budget and inventory management.
• Demonstrate strong computer proficiency.
• Experience in determining and coordinating resource allocations.
• Excellent communication skills as this position will be the liaison between coaches and administration as well as communication of deferred maintenance within facilities.

• Knowledge of materials, equipment and practices used in facility operations such as basketball goals, turf sweepers, auto-floor scrubbers, laundry machines, etc.

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Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

$60,000 to $70,000. Commensurate with experience.

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

7/22/26

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

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