Tarleton State University

AssociateDirector,FacilityOperations

$100–100k Stephenville, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director, Facility Operations at Tarleton State University. Skills: facility management, operations, administration, third-party facility service contract management, staff training, business operations management, service quality assurance, continuous improvement, strategic goal alignment. Provides leadership for departmental planning, operations, and administration.. Oversees the university’s third-party facility service contract for custodial, grounds, and maintenance.”

What You'll Achieve.

ensures service quality; timely completion; accurate billing; aligns facilities operations with the university’s strategic goals; quality assurance; contract reporting; monitoring; KPI management; track progress of KPI and facility data; provides performance feedback to vendors and University leadership; ensures accurate data capture for contract modifications; monitors contract status and deliverables

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

24/7 on-call responsibility, extended work schedule during peak seasons, security-sensitive position, criminal history investigation, on Tarleton State’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, Seven years of related experience, Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, proofreading, and time management skills., Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines., Skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software., Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and support evidence-based decision-making., Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills., Ability to multitask, work independently and work cooperatively with others., Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion., Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

What You'll Do.

Provides leadership for departmental planning

Oversees the university’s third-party facility service contract for custodial

manages business operations

and ensures service quality

and accurate billing.

Drives continuous improvement and aligns facilities operations with the university’s strategic goals.

Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Leads the development of facility management goals and objectives

and executes initiatives by managing project timelines

Oversees University’s third-party facility service contract for custodial

including quality assurance

and generates reports to track progress of KPI and facility data

provides performance feedback to vendors and University leadership.

Coordinates with stakeholders on facility outages

and changes in service ensures accurate data capture for contract modifications.

Reviews invoices and payments for accuracy and monitors contract status and deliverables.

and manages employees and student workers.

Provides a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders seeking feedback to continually improve service quality.

Responds to emergency outages.

Acts as a liaison for facilities services.

Acts as representative of Campus Operations and as valued member of TSU as part of the A&M system and performs other duties as assigned

including serving satellite campuses.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; Coordinates with stakeholders on facility outages, closures, and changes in service; Provides a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders seeking feedback to continually improve service quality.; Acts as a liaison for facilities services.; Acts as representative of Campus Operations and as valued member of TSU as part of the A&M system

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication; proofreading

Process & Methodology

managing project timelines, cost tracking, completion

Full Job Description

**Job Title** Associate Director, Facility Operations **Agency** Tarleton State University **Department** Facilities Management **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** Stephenville, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of **Operations Coordinator** in the **Department of Campus Operations**. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. **Tarleton State University** continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in **Stephenville** ,**Fort Worth** , **RELLIS-Bryan** and **Waco** , along with a robust**online** community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is **Stephenville** , where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that **transforms lives** and**makes a difference** across the state of Texas and beyond ________________________________________________________________________ **Important Immigration Information:** A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status w

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