Posted 5 days ago
Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations
@ EKU Master of Public Administration Program
Richmond, British Columbia
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Overview
Eastern Kentucky University is hiring an Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations for its Richmond Campus, a full-time exempt staff role. The role coordinates daily housing facility operations, residential transitions and capital projects, and supervises assigned staff, with after-hours on-call emergency rotation. Schedule is 37.5 hours per week or more, funded by auxiliary funds, with a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily housing facility operations and work orders
- Coordinate residential transitions, summer programs and special housing events
- Participate in after-hours on-call emergency response rotation
- Supervise, train and schedule assigned student and operational staff
- Process requisitions and purchase orders per university procurement guidelines
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, public administration or related field
- Two years of administration or college student housing experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Banner and CBORD preferred
- Master's degree preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business management, Public administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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EKU Master of Public Administration Program
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 62 |
Job description
- 497742
- Richmond Campus
- Management Positions
- Student Support Positions
- Fulltime Staff
Title: Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 77R100 - Student Life Auxiliaries
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: University Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Participates in on-call emergency response rotation to ensure effective housing operations throughout the academic year, summer programs, and special events.
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G22
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Derek Adams
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Assistant Director, Housing Facilities Operations supports the overall coordination, administration, and operational effectiveness of University Housing facilities. This position assists with residential facility operations, housing transitions, capital projects, summer programs, operational planning, and departmental initiatives to ensure residential spaces are safe, functional, and prepared to support the student experience.
The Assistant Director collaborates with Housing & Residence Life staff, Facilities Management, campus partners, contractors, and vendors to coordinate facility-related operations, communication, and service needs. This position provides leadership and supervision for assigned staff, assists with operational improvements, supports facility projects, and participates in on-call emergency response rotation to ensure effective housing operations throughout the academic year, summer programs, and special events.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business management, Public Administration, or related field required
Master’s preferred.
Experience: Two years of experience in administration, college student housing or other applicable field. Experience in working with various Microsoft Office products, Banner and Cbord preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties
- 45% - Facilities Administration & Residential Operations
- Assist the Associate Director for Facilities Operations with the coordination and administration of daily University Housing facility operations to ensure residential spaces are clean, safe, functional, and prepared for student occupancy.
- Utilize university facilities management systems to submit, monitor, reconcile, and follow up on work orders, service requests, and operational needs to support timely resolution of facility concerns.
- Coordinate communication and follow-up between University Housing, Facilities Management, custodial services, contractors, and campus partners regarding work orders, cleaning needs, facility concerns, operational priorities, and service requests.
- Partner with custodial services and Facilities Management to monitor residential building conditions, address housekeeping concerns, support quality standards, and ensure residential spaces meet expectations for student living environments.
- Review and reconcile facility-related reports, service requests, and operational data to identify outstanding needs, communicate trends, and support continuous improvement of housing facilities.
- Coordinate operational needs related to housing openings, closings, occupancy transitions, break housing, summer operations, camps, conferences, and special housing programs.
- Assist with furniture moves, room setups, space preparation, labor coordination, and other logistical needs related to residential operations.
- Conduct facility walkthroughs and assist with inspections, operational assessments, and documentation of facility needs and improvement opportunities.
- Assist with processing and reconciling requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with university procurement guidelines. - (Essential)
- 20% - Residential Operations & Transition Coordination
- Partner with Housing & Residence Life staff to coordinate successful residential transitions, including summer-to-fall opening, fall-to-spring transitions, spring closing, break periods, and other occupancy changes.
- Assist with developing transition timelines, coordinating facility readiness activities, and ensuring residential spaces are prepared for student occupancy.
- Collaborate with Residence Life, Facilities Management, custodial services, and campus partners to communicate operational needs, timelines, and expectations.
- Coordinate communication related to facility impacts, housing transitions, summer operations, camps, conferences, and special programs.
- Provide timely updates and follow-up regarding operational concerns impacting students and residential communities. - (Essential)
- 20% - On-Call & Operational Planning
- Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to respond to urgent housing operational concerns, facility issues, safety concerns, and emergency situations during evenings, weekends, holidays, and university closures.
- Coordinate appropriate communication, documentation, and follow-up during emergency situations to support timely resolution and continuity of operations.
- Assist with operational planning related to housing openings, closings, transitions, special events, and facility readiness.
- Develop and maintain operational timelines, coordinate resources, and support planning efforts to ensure successful execution of departmental priorities.
- Assist with security access control and security systems. - (Essential)
- 10% - Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Provide supervision, training, and leadership for assigned student staff and operational employees supporting housing facilities operations.
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance feedback for assigned staff.
- Establish expectations, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance to ensure effective completion of operational duties.
- Support staff development, accountability, and cross-training opportunities to enhance departmental effectiveness.
- Assist departmental leadership with staffing plans, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. - (Essential)
Funding Source: Auxiliary
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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