Assistant Director - Facilities

Assistant Director – Facilities

Location:

Lubbock

Job  

University Recreation Student Fees

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 and direction for the Facilities area.
• Directly supervises two full‑time professionals, 12‑15 student employees, and indirectly supervises 80 student staff.
• Collaborates and exercises decision making to develop and implement staffing models, performance standards, and training strategies to achieve departmental goals and maintain operational excellence.
• Direct the work of others to execute recruitment and hiring processes for student staff.
• Designs and facilitates professional development initiatives, including weekly staff meetings, semesterly ARC in‑services, and ongoing compliance training, while ensuring adherence to departmental, university, and federal standards through established accountability systems and documentation processes.

• Provides strategic oversight and directs the work of others to execute the day‑to‑day operations of the Student Recreation Center, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and service standards.
• Coordinates with University Recreation maintenance team to ensure that work orders are submitted and completed in a timely manner, ensuring that all equipment is safe and available for patron use.
• Collaborates with others and exercises independent decision making regarding the development and implementation of facility signage standards, operating procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Oversees equipment procurement, maintenance, and warranty management in collaboration with approved vendors and manufacturers.
• Directs others to purchase and complete inventory control processes for facility supplies, equipment, and materials to ensure timely procurement and budget compliance.

• Oversee the strategic administration of the Fusion scheduling and reservation system, ensuring efficient and equitable space allocation for all users.
• Exercises independent decision making to develop and evaluate policies and procedures for facility access, reservation, and risk management; uses assessment data to drive process improvement.
• Provi…