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Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
The Grounds Program Manager creates and develops the Facility Operations (FacOps) Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), staff modeling, job plans, and safety plans. This position also produces and delivers training, quality assurance, and employee engagement programs that support and standardize the work of the Grounds work units in Facilities Operations for the physical appearance and the daily operation of the grounds and exterior of Yale property.
Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operations, this position is responsible for planned maintenance and process standardization for Grounds operational units that impact the physical appearance and the daily operation of landscaping and grounds. Ensure the standardization of processes and quality across all operational units.
Provide coordination and support for resource planning efforts and project plans, consistent with strategic plans, to inform operating and capital decisions. Analyzes feedback from the Facilities Operations community to discuss processes affecting their area of responsibility. Develop staffing models and job plans to satisfy new needs and to determine and coordinate priorities. Participates in, creates support for, and coordinates with various stakeholder groups. Develops, conducts, and manages safety and quality assurance programs and audits to determine the effectiveness of developed processes, manpower efficiency, and work implementation. Identify improvement areas with customer satisfaction surveys, audits, and compliance checks.
Coordinate, develop, and refine all operations and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities and methods to align with industry best practices and University Sustainability goals. Incorporating innovative thought, technology, and best practices to continually improve services.
Develops the planning and development of services in support of Grounds services. Developing and maintaining building- and department-level service agreements with the coordination of campus site directors, ensuring sustainability objectives are included. Coordinates with Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities leadership, and outside contractors & vendors. Develops and captures service delivery processes such as regular, preventive, and ongoing maintenance programs, response to emergency needs, and support of special events and activities. Ensure safety protocols for regular work practices and that regulatory and environmental compliance is maintained and supported through training and management. Reviews construction project requirements, determining the need and cost for supervision and frontline staff, work methods and procedures, tools, equipment, and other materials.
Responsible for developing plans and processes for staffing and resource management. Working across multiple Facilities Operations work units, develops the plans and processes for work units to meet the growing needs of Yale’s multiple campuses. Provides organizational and procedural support for campus site directors, associate directors, area managers, supervisors, and frontline staff. Assists with asset management and information management, working with our CMMS (Assetworks) and other systems and programs to increase data transparency and improve service performance and delivery. May include oversight of 3rd party agreements.
Responsible for developing and conducting presentations and reports. Supports campus site directors in developing the department budgets – determining needed staffing models, capital equipment acquisition, inventory review, obsolescence determination/renewal, and supply management. Develop reports and presentations for senior leadership. Provide a means for evaluating performance and conducting training. Includes collecting, monitoring, tracking, and analyzing key metrics and performance indicators for productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
Required Skills and Abilities
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Strong knowledge of standard practices and methods in the grounds and landscape professions and the logistics of waste/recycling/compositing. Proven ability to create staffing and material/supply models, manage and coordinate staff activities engaged in planning and scheduling of regular/routine and project work, construction and renovation projects, and daily operations.
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Well-developed managerial skills, including experience with performance management and feedback. Proven ability to create and direct customer-focused teams providing facility and customer services. Experience supervising in a unionized environment. Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Experience with financial matters related to grounds and facility maintenance, operations, and project management. Proven ability to prepare, maintain, and present reports from scheduling documents to financial spreadsheets. Ability to develop and implement sustainable programs and initiatives.
-
Knowledge in utilizing CMMS management for data collection, analytics, and KPI tracking. Process development and improvement. Knowledge in GIS collection and management.
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Experience working in a campus environment with multiple buildings and structures and service environments, such as areas with division 1 athletics, residential, waste/recycling/composting, and snow & ice removal.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
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Facilities Maintenance accreditation such as APPA CEFP, BOMA CMCP, IFMA CFM.
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Certification in grounds & landscape related fields such as Turfgrass, Horticulture, Arborist. Higher education, or large campus, experience.
Principal Responsibilities
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Strategy development and execution working with collaborators within and outside of the University. Working with leadership to develop and implement a strategic vision and work plans.
-
Recommend structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives.
-
Advise leadership on broad range of strategic, development, and communications issues related to research and policy development opportunities.
-
Manage ongoing partnerships with local, state, national, and non-governmental organizations focused on health research, policy development and implementation.
-
Identify new opportunities for expanding the program within Yale and among other academic and non-academic organizations locally and nationally.
-
Seek external funding opportunities and assist with the submission of grant proposals.
-
New program and fund development, catalyzing program development throughout the University and with external collaborators. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program.
-
Envision and direct communications to support strong communication and promote visibility of the program both inside and outside Yale through strategic outreach, conference attendance, special events, media and other avenues.
-
Assumes primary accountability to initiate, design, and manage the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program.
-
Envision and execute the communications efforts for the program. Contribute to the development and assist in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
04/16/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $165,750.00
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
On-site
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Overview
The Grounds Program Manager creates and develops the Facility Operations (FacOps) Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), staff modeling, job plans, and safety plans. This position also produces and delivers training, quality assurance, and employee engagement programs that support and standardize the work of the Grounds work units in Facilities Operations for the physical appearance and the daily operation of the grounds and exterior of Yale property.
Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operations, this position is responsible for planned maintenance and process standardization for Grounds operational units that impact the physical appearance and the daily operation of landscaping and grounds. Ensure the standardization of processes and quality across all operational units.
Provide coordination and support for resource planning efforts and project plans, consistent with strategic plans, to inform operating and capital decisions. Analyzes feedback from the Facilities Operations community to discuss processes affecting their area of responsibility. Develop staffing models and job plans to satisfy new needs and to determine and coordinate priorities. Participates in, creates support for, and coordinates with various stakeholder groups. Develops, conducts, and manages safety and quality assurance programs and audits to determine the effectiveness of developed processes, manpower efficiency, and work implementation. Identify improvement areas with customer satisfaction surveys, audits, and compliance checks.
Coordinate, develop, and refine all operations and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities and methods to align with industry best practices and University Sustainability goals. Incorporating innovative thought, technology, and best practices to continually improve services.
Develops the planning and development of services in support of Grounds services. Developing and maintaining building- and department-level service agreements with the coordination of campus site directors, ensuring sustainability objectives are included. Coordinates with Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities leadership, and outside contractors & vendors. Develops and captures service delivery processes such as regular, preventive, and ongoing maintenance programs, response to emergency needs, and support of special events and activities. Ensure safety protocols for regular work practices and that regulatory and environmental compliance is maintained and supported through training and management. Reviews construction project requirements, determining the need and cost for supervision and frontline staff, work methods and procedures, tools, equipment, and other materials.
Responsible for developing plans and processes for staffing and resource management. Working across multiple Facilities Operations work units, develops the plans and processes for work units to meet the growing needs of Yale’s multiple campuses. Provides organizational and procedural support for campus site directors, associate directors, area managers, supervisors, and frontline staff. Assists with asset management and information management, working with our CMMS (Assetworks) and other systems and programs to increase data transparency and improve service performance and delivery. May include oversight of 3rd party agreements.
Responsible for developing and conducting presentations and reports. Supports campus site directors in developing the department budgets – determining needed staffing models, capital equipment acquisition, inventory review, obsolescence determination/renewal, and supply management. Develop reports and presentations for senior leadership. Provide a means for evaluating performance and conducting training. Includes collecting, monitoring, tracking, and analyzing key metrics and performance indicators for productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
Required Skills and Abilities
-
Strong knowledge of standard practices and methods in the grounds and landscape professions and the logistics of waste/recycling/compositing. Proven ability to create staffing and material/supply models, manage and coordinate staff activities engaged in planning and scheduling of regular/routine and project work, construction and renovation projects, and daily operations.
-
Well-developed managerial skills, including experience with performance management and feedback. Proven ability to create and direct customer-focused teams providing facility and customer services. Experience supervising in a unionized environment. Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
-
Experience with financial matters related to grounds and facility maintenance, operations, and project management. Proven ability to prepare, maintain, and present reports from scheduling documents to financial spreadsheets. Ability to develop and implement sustainable programs and initiatives.
-
Knowledge in utilizing CMMS management for data collection, analytics, and KPI tracking. Process development and improvement. Knowledge in GIS collection and management.
-
Experience working in a campus environment with multiple buildings and structures and service environments, such as areas with division 1 athletics, residential, waste/recycling/composting, and snow & ice removal.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
-
Facilities Maintenance accreditation such as APPA CEFP, BOMA CMCP, IFMA CFM.
-
Certification in grounds & landscape related fields such as Turfgrass, Horticulture, Arborist. Higher education, or large campus, experience.
Principal Responsibilities
-
Strategy development and execution working with collaborators within and outside of the University. Working with leadership to develop and implement a strategic vision and work plans.
-
Recommend structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives.
-
Advise leadership on broad range of strategic, development, and communications issues related to research and policy development opportunities.
-
Manage ongoing partnerships with local, state, national, and non-governmental organizations focused on health research, policy development and implementation.
-
Identify new opportunities for expanding the program within Yale and among other academic and non-academic organizations locally and nationally.
-
Seek external funding opportunities and assist with the submission of grant proposals.
-
New program and fund development, catalyzing program development throughout the University and with external collaborators. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program.
-
Envision and direct communications to support strong communication and promote visibility of the program both inside and outside Yale through strategic outreach, conference attendance, special events, media and other avenues.
-
Assumes primary accountability to initiate, design, and manage the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program.
-
Envision and execute the communications efforts for the program. Contribute to the development and assist in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field and seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date
04/16/2026
Job Category
Professional
Bargaining Unit
NON
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (P6)
Salary Range
$90,000.00 - $165,750.00
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Staff
Work Model
On-site
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Align your credentials with U.S. HR standards
Yale's HR roles typically expect familiarity with U.S. employment law and benefits frameworks. If your credentials are from outside the U.S., document how your experience maps to functions like FMLA administration, ADA compliance, or Title IX coordination before applying.
Target HR roles tied to faculty or research operations
Yale's academic HR teams handle faculty appointments, postdoctoral hiring, and grant-funded research staff, functions that rarely appear at corporate employers. Targeting these teams signals you understand the university's workforce complexity, which strengthens your candidacy with hiring managers.
Understand how Yale handles PERM for HR positions
PERM labor certification requires DOL to confirm no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. For HR roles, Yale must conduct a full recruitment audit before filing, so start tracking your job search timeline against that window if a Green Card pathway matters to you.
Ask specifically about cap-exempt H-1B eligibility at Yale
As a nonprofit university, Yale qualifies as a cap-exempt H-1B employer under USCIS rules, meaning filings can happen year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Confirm this directly with Yale's Office of International Students and Scholars when discussing your sponsorship options.
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Does Yale University sponsor H-1B visas for Human Resources roles?
Yes. Yale University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Human Resources positions. Because Yale is a nonprofit educational institution, it qualifies as a cap-exempt employer under USCIS rules, which means H-1B petitions can be filed at any point in the year rather than being limited to the annual April lottery window. Yale's Office of International Students and Scholars coordinates the filing process in partnership with the hiring department.
Which visa types are commonly used for Human Resources roles at Yale University?
Yale University sponsors H-1B visas for specialty occupation HR roles, as well as F-1 OPT and CPT for current students and recent graduates. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying HR classifications. For longer-term pathways, Yale supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, which typically involves PERM labor certification filed through the Department of Labor before the immigrant visa petition is submitted to USCIS.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Human Resources roles at Yale University?
Most professional HR roles at Yale require a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, business administration, or a closely related field, along with demonstrated experience in areas like talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits, or HR compliance. Roles within Yale's academic units often expect familiarity with faculty hiring protocols, grant-funded appointment structures, or higher education employment law, which sets them apart from standard corporate HR openings.
How do I apply for Human Resources jobs at Yale University?
You can search and apply for Human Resources roles directly through Yale's careers portal, where postings specify the department, required qualifications, and employment type. To filter specifically for roles that support visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate lets you browse Human Resources openings at Yale University with sponsorship confirmed, which saves time compared to reviewing individual job descriptions manually. Applications typically require a resume, cover letter, and professional references.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take for a Yale Human Resources role?
Because Yale is cap-exempt, the H-1B filing timeline is not tied to the October 1 fiscal year start. Standard USCIS processing takes three to five months, though Yale can request premium processing, which brings a decision within 15 business days for an additional fee. From accepted offer to an approved petition, candidates typically plan for a two to six month window depending on whether premium processing is used and whether any additional documentation is requested by USCIS.
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