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Director of Facilities
Amarillo
43818BR
Veterinary Medicine

Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
The Director of Facilities for the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) works closely with faculty, staff, and students to provide operational oversight of school facilities, supporting the effective delivery of the school's teaching, research, and service missions. This position also collaborates with the Texas Tech University Operations Department in Lubbock, assists with the development and implementation of school policies and procedures related to facilities, and oversees contracted maintenance services and vendors responsible for school facilities and equipment.

Successful candidates are expected to foster a values-driven environment within the school and develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students across TTU, TTUHSC, and other institutions as appropriate. Annual evaluations include a review of both job performance and contributions to the school's core values.

The core values of the School of Veterinary Medicine are:

• Community
  
• Integrity
  
• Kindheartedness
  
• Grit
  
• Inspiration
  

Successful candidates are expected to foster a values-driven environment within the school and develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students across TTU, TTUHSC, and other institutions as appropriate. Annual evaluations include a review of both job performance and contributions to the school's core values.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide daily operational supervision of school facilities to facilitate effective delivery of the teaching, research, and service mission of the school.
• Coordinate management of school facilities and facilities equipment with nu Operations (Lubbock).
• Oversee annual inventory of all capital equipment within the school.
• Manage facilities budget and expenditures.
• Develop and manage capital remodel/construction projects and budgets.
• Manage vendors that provide services to the facilities. Requesting, evaluating and processing vendor estimates and submitting for purchase orders. Ensuring that all invoices are true and correct and submit for processing/payment.
• Monitor essential building equipment thru building management software with the ability to diagnose problems and make adjustments to ensure building equipment is operating as intended.
• Input and manage all secured card access for all school facilities.
• Manage all key requests and distribution to school faculty and staff.
• Create and manage maintenance workorders for building repairs with nu Operations (Lubbock).
• Supervise grounds maintenance and care.
• Coordinate building and parking lot accessibility during times of inclement weather with contracted vendors.
• Provide input and guidance to school leadership through the Senior Director of Operations.
• Other duties as assigned to support the development and operational activities of the school.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facilities management.
• Knowledge of facilities preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience/Knowledge of Higher Education systems and processes.
• Background in animal science, zoology or farm animal husbandry.

Pay Range
$65,200 - $84,800 - $104,300

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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. jeid-1d0b9e0e0ed5694aaad676bf955b1aa3