Assistant Director - SUB Operations

Lubbock

43175

Student Union and Activities

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.

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850‑acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan‑area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two‑thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:
Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

• Provides strategic leadership for all SUB operational functions, determining operational priorities, resource deployment, and staffing models for maintenance, custodial, and building services across all operating hours.
• Supervisory authority over the Superintendent (Maintenance) and Section Supervisor (Custodial), including hiring recommendations, assignment of duties, establishing performance expectations, conducting evaluations, approving schedules, and implementing corrective and disciplinary actions in consultation with leadership.
• Continuously improves operating procedures, staffing plans, service standards, and training programs; evaluates operational data and service outcomes to make independent decisions.

• Provides administrative oversight for all building mechanical, electrical, and structural systems, interpreting system performance data and directing corrective actions, upgrades, and system optimization.
• Develops and manages comprehensive preventive maintenance strategies, vendor service contracts, and asset lifecycle plans; evaluates contractor performance.
• Establishes custodial operating standards including APPA benchmarks and determines waste management, recycling, and environmental practices; leads quality‑assurance inspections and directs necessary changes to maintain compliance and service goals.

• Serves as the primary authority for SUB compliance with OSHA, ADA, NFPA, environmental health, life‑safety, and institutional regulations; identifies risks, interprets policies, and independently implements corrective measures.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates the building's Emergency Preparedness program, including evacuation plans, training curricula, floor‑warden structures, and scheduled emergency exercises; conducts after‑action assessments and revises procedures accordingly.
• Determines building security protocols, access restrictions, occupancy…