Job Details

Assistant Director

Position Number: 6716884
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Assistant Director
Lubbock
42661BR
Ops Div CHACP 1

Position Description
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large, specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

Major/Essential Functions

Budget & Inventory Oversight
Approve scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for plant maintenance vendors. Manage plant inventory to ensure accurate part tracking, audits, and timely repair/replacement.
Team Communication & Leadership
Foster a collaborative work environment aligned with the division's mission and strategic goals. Lead regular team and one-on-one meetings. Maintain accurate operational records and communicate plant status and maintenance needs to leadership.
Project Management & Compliance
Co-coordinate maintenance projects across central and satellite plants. Collaborate with project managers to ensure work aligns with university quality standards, safety codes, and regulations. Conduct technical and economic analyses to support project planning.
Stakeholder & Vendor Relations
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, approved contractors, and regulatory agencies. Drive plant optimization through collaborative initiatives that support university growth and sustainability goals.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional engineering license in the State of Texas.
5 years of leadership experience in central utility operations, preferably in higher education.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership, customers, and vendors.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.