Director of Facilities and Operations

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Penn State Dickinson Law is seeking a motivated, service-oriented, and experienced Facilities Manager/Supervisor to lead facilities operations at our Carlisle location. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys managing building operations, capital projects, events, vendor relationships, and a dedicated facilities team in a dynamic academic environment.

The Facilities Manager/Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained campus for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. The successful candidate will oversee daily facility operations while helping shape the future of the law school's physical environment through strategic planning and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Facilities Management at the Carlisle location

• Plan, organize, and supervise facility maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and event support activities.
• Ensure building systems and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards.
• Identify and oversee facility improvement and capital projects in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law leadership and the Penn State Office of Physical Plant.

 Supervise and Develop Staff

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate facilities team members, promoting a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer service.

 Ensure Safety and Security

• Manage building safety, security, and building access.
• Communicate safety policies and initiatives; manage building emergencies when they occur (24-hour on-call) and investigate complaints or concerns about the building.
• Coordinate weather-related emergencies in consultation with executive leadership.

 Oversee Vendor and Contractor Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies, including negotiating contracts and monitoring vendor performance.
• Maintain required facility, maintenance, and compliance records.
• Manage relationship with the law school’s food service vendor.

 Support Major Events and Campus Activities

• Oversee facility operations for law school events, including student orientation, admissions open houses, commencement, professional development programs, and alumni and signature law school events.
• Partner with departments across the law school to ensure successful event execution.

 Manage School Store

• Oversee the law school's campus store including budgeting, inventory, staffing, and communications; manage purchases via the on-line ordering portal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience in building maintenance, construction management, and project oversight.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated facilities management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Event planning or event operations experience.
• Supervisory and staff leadership experience.
• Strong budgeting, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree
6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

WHY PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW

At Penn State Dickinson Law, you'll join a respected institution with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and service. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors while contributing to the long-term success of one of the nation's oldest law schools.

If you are a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing facilities management, project leadership, customer service, and event support, we encourage you to apply.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $72,300.00 - $108,444.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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