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INTRODUCTION

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Executive Director of Facilities Management, Facilities Management [R0152058].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership of diverse assigned facilities operational units at a leading R-1 research university and is a member of the department’s senior leadership team. The Executive Director leads a management team overseeing Energy, Sustainability, and Compliance, Custodial Services, Landscape and Grounds, Project Management, and skilled Maintenance trades shop staff (inclusive of Carpentry, Paint, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC, Access Services, Fire Safety, and Night Technicians) at Maryland and Shadow Lane Campuses. This is a supervisory position with significant leadership and financial responsibilities and is a position of trust. Reporting to this position will be the Assistant Director of Custodial Services, the Assistant Director of Facilities for the Shadow Lane Campus, the Assistant Director for Trades, and the Administrative Assistant for FM Trades. The Executive Director will be expected to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional standards. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term strategic initiatives, including capital planning, deferred maintenance reduction, and sustainability goals. The position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the university’s physical environment and overall campus experience.

Primary job duties include:

• Effectively oversee, coordinate, manage, and provide support to the Assistant Director of Custodial Services, the Assistant Director of Facilities for the Shadow Lane Campus, the Assistant Director for Trades and their teams in delivering exceptional and timely services in support of the university’s Top Tier 2.0 Strategic Mission and Vision and the department’s strategy in supporting this mission and vision.
• Actively participate in reviewing, refining, and implementing the FM department’s strategy. And align with University financial planning and capital cycles.
• Determine key priorities and a clear vision that will ensure exceptional levels of service across the physical plant and assigned teams to maintain and develop world-class university facilities for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Develop and build upon strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the campus through effective communication, deconfliction (de-escalation?), trust, and transparency.
• Advise the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management and peers on measures of progress towards achieving success in implementing the department’s strategic plan.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, cost containment, and continuous improvement among assigned teams.
• Conduct regular team meetings as directed to communicate university, Business Affairs, and FM department initiatives and developments in support of the university’s Top Tier 2.0 Strategic Mission and Vision.
• Develop, communicate, and share best practices with assigned teams and peers.
• Foster a positive work culture focused on developing, recruiting, rewarding, and retaining staff.
• Advocate on behalf of Facilities Management by communicating departmental needs, staffing models, and funding gaps to the AVP, CFO, and executive leadership.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT

UNLV Facilities Management stewards UNLV’s physical assets by delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable facilities and services that support teaching, research, student success, and campus life. FM advances institutional priorities through proactive maintenance, customer-focused service, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with UNLV’s Top Tier 2.0 and Business Affairs C.A.R.E. culture.

Facilities Management supported more than 130 campus buildings through preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, capital project delivery, custodial and grounds services, emergency response, and enterprise systems support. FM collectively processed tens of thousands of work orders, delivered multi-million-dollar modernization projects, expanded staffing capacity, and strengthened data-driven operations across all functional areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management Sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and a minimum of 5-7 years of management experience in facilities management or related fields. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master’s degree in management, business administration, engineering, architecture, sciences, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

• Facilities management leadership experience at one or more academic higher educational institutions.
• Management or supervisory experience in healthcare, biotechnology, or health tech research institutions, and/or academic health center settings.
• Management or supervisory experience in one or more R-1 research institutions.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary range is $150,000.00 to $180,000.00, or commensurate with the labor market.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to Elise Bunkowski, AVP for Financial Planning, Budget & Analysis, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on June 29, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0152058” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.