Position Summary

San Diego State University’s Facilities Services is looking for an Associate Director of Operations to provide operational leadership and oversight of facilities maintenance and projects. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring quality service, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational leadership and oversight of facilities maintenance (preventive and deferred) and maintenance projects.
• Lead the management of a large and complex budget with a variety of funding sources and cost centers.
• Engage in effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, including deans, directors, department chairs, faculty, staff, and students.
• Identify campus needs and expectations, and coordinate to assure quality service is consistently provided by Facilities Services.
• Manage day-to-day operations, inspect work performed in-house and by outside contractors, and ensure safe work practices.
• Oversee performance management, including evaluations, staff development, training, and counseling.
• Play a key role in university emergency preparedness.
• Provide insight and assistance in support of various administrative, engineering, and management functions.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dedicated team in maintaining and improving campus facilities.
• Work in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Gain valuable experience in budget management and facilities operations.
• Contribute to the safety and preparedness of the university community.

Make a real difference in the day-to-day operations of the university. Apply today!

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure and human resources at San Diego State University.

SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service based organization providing facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the academic and research mission of the university. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.

For more information regarding the Facilities Services department, click here.

Education and Experience

• Completion of four-year degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Organizational Leadership, or Business Administration or a related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressive management responsibility in a large, complex facilities management organization with a wide range of facility types, sizes and ages. (Preferred settings include military, university and municipality).

Key Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse organization and interact with various levels of management, staff, faculty, and outside constituents
• Proven experience in effective leadership, management and engagement in a challenging and complex work environment
• Proven ability to solve a wide range of problems and develop practical solutions
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
• Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and projects
• Excellent time management skills, strategic process development, and organizational analysis ability.
• Thorough knowledge of automated building management systems and experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system
• Proficiency with computerized programs, applications, and reporting tools
• Five years managing energy and utility infrastructure systems preferred.
• Experience in unionized setting preferred.

License/Certification

• Valid California driver’s license is required within 10 days of hire.

• Professional Engineers License (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental) preferred.
• Current Certified Energy Manager or Energy Manager in Training designation or other relevant certification or certification preferred.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional or Green Associate designation preferred.
• Lean Black Belt or similar certification preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 annually.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by March 16, 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.