Director of Campus Operations

Honolulu Academy of Arts • Honolulu, HI

1d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Working as a member of the leadership team and in strategic support of the Honolulu Museum of Art’s mission, vision, and values, The Director of Campus Operations is responsible for the care and management of HoMA’s buildings and grounds, including two historic properties. The Director of Campus Operations manages the Facilities and Security teams in stewardship of the Museum. Balancing short-term needs and long-term operational goals, the Director of Campus Operations sets priorities for facilities management and ensures that all areas of HoMA are well-maintained, safe, secure, and effectively managed.

Opened in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is a home for art and education created for the benefit of the entire community. Founder Anna Rice Cooke envisioned a museum that would bring people together through the power of art and “the deep intuitions that are common to all.” The museum was conceived of as a place of meaningful exchange and dialogue, celebrating the diverse artistic and cultural traditions of Hawai‘i’s multi-ethnic population. From this founding intention grew the museum of today, with a world-class encyclopedic collection of more than 55,000 works of art, representing a stunning breadth of places and eras, from all corners of the globe and from the ancient past to the present day.

HoMA’s campus is in Honolulu’s cultural district and includes two historic structures totaling 170,000 sf. The original landmark museum was designed by noted architect Bertram Goodhue (LA Central Library, West Point) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The campus includes 40,000 sf of galleries, a 280-seat theater, a full restaurant, climate-controlled art storage, and multiple landscaped courtyards and covered colonnades.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities or Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering,
• Ten years of experience in a senior level leadership role overseeing facilities, campus operations, building management, construction, or capital project delivery in a complex environment.
• Extensive background in project management on a multi-year and high budget scale.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, workplace safety requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency using a variety of technology and software products, including Microsoft Office Suite and other resources for scheduling, project management, and vendor management.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with others across a variety of contexts such as vendors, staff, and board members.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple teams, vendors, projects, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong work ethic supported by commitment, enthusiasm, and follow-through.
• Ability to work within and support a diverse community of visitors, artists, and employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a museum, university, healthcare, hospitality, cultural, or other complex public-facing campus environment.
• Experience supporting historic properties or facilities with specialized preservation, visitor, or collection-related needs.
• Strong background in contractor procurement, contract administration, and owner-side project oversight.
• Working familiarity with HVAC controls, building automation systems, and workplace safety regulations such as OSHA and HIOSH.
• Understanding of and dedication to advancing the Honolulu Museum of Art’s identity, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversees strategic and operational planning as it relates to the administration of Museum campus operations. Assures departmental organization and systems reliably sustain campus operations in full compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Leads and continuously improves scalable, sustainable operations with clear service standards, staffing structures, operating procedures, budgets, and accountability.
• Responsible for the direct management and mentorship of managers in the Facilities and Security departments.
• Leads all phases of renovation, construction, and capital improvement projects, including site selection, design, and construction management.
• Establishes and manages an operations-wide project management approach that prioritizes, tracks, and delivers multiple concurrent initiatives on schedule and within budget.
• Serves as the primary museum executive for all real estate transactions, including negotiations, financing, leasing, acquisition, disposition, and property tax disputes.
• Partners with senior leadership, trustees, and community stakeholders on strategic planning, campus improvements, infrastructure priorities, and long-range capital needs.
• Develops and monitors annual operating budgets and long-range Capital Improvement Plans for the departments they oversee.
• Maintains and communicates current policies and procedures, including Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Management Procedures.
• Responsible for ongoing review, update and testing of emergency preparedness plan.
• Leads, coaches, and develops teams through recruitment, performance management, cross-training, succession planning, and workforce development that builds long-term departmental depth and resilience.
• Fosters a collaborative, service-oriented culture that improves staff morale, strengthens connectivity to the broader museum community, and supports cross-functional success for exhibitions, programs, events, and visitor experience.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates the museum’s business continuity and risk management framework, including prevention, preparation, response, recovery, and insurance.
• Oversees, in collaboration with the Security & Safety Manager, the museum’s cross-functional staff and visitor safety program including documentation, prevention, and training.
• Ensures facility and security strategies meet the highest standards for an international art museum and public venue.
• Demonstrates a commitment to fostering cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility through respectful communication and cooperation with others, continuous training, and the modeling of inclusive behaviors.
• In partnership with HR, supports the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen and promoting a culture of belonging that embraces the contributions of all staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation accrued in the 1st year, increasing to 20 days in the 2nd year.
• 15 days of sick leave accrued annually.
• Group retirement plans with employer matching after 12 months of service.
• Shop, Museum Café, and Art School discounts.
• Onsite parking provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees