Executive Director of Facilities Management, Facilities Management R0152058

Executive Director of Facilities Management

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the Executive Director of Facilities Management (R0152058). The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership of diverse assigned facilities operational units at a leading R-1 research university and is a member of the department’s senior leadership team.

• Effectively oversee, coordinate, manage, and provide support to the Assistant Director of Custodial Services, the Assistant Director of Facilities for the Shadow Lane Campus, and the Assistant Director for Trades to deliver exceptional and timely services in support of the university’s Top Tier 2.0 Strategic Mission and Vision and the department’s strategy.
• Actively participate in reviewing, refining, and implementing the FM department’s strategy and align with University financial planning and capital cycles.
• Determine key priorities and a clear vision that will ensure exceptional levels of service across the physical plant and assigned teams, maintaining and developing world‑class university facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Develop and build upon strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the campus through effective communication, deconfliction, trust, and transparency.
• Advise the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and peers on measures of progress toward achieving success in implementing the department’s strategic plan.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, cost containment, and continuous improvement among assigned teams.
• Conduct regular team meetings as directed to communicate university, Business Affairs, and FM department initiatives and developments in support of the university’s Top Tier 2.0 Strategic Mission and Vision.
• Develop, communicate, and share best practices with assigned teams and peers.
• Foster a positive work culture focused on developing, recruiting, rewarding, and retaining staff.
• Advocate on behalf of Facilities Management by communicating departmental needs, staffing models, and funding gaps to the AVP, CFO, and executive leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management Sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of management experience in facilities management or related fields; credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

• Master’s degree in management, business administration, engineering, architecture, sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Facilities management leadership experience at one or more academic higher educational institutions.
• Management or supervisory experience in healthcare, biotechnology, or health‑tech research institutions, and/or academic health center settings.
• Management or supervisory experience in one or more R‑1 research institutions.

Salary range is $ to $, or commensurate with the labor market.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program;
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