Director of Facilities and Operations, Penn State Dickinson Law, Carlisle

Penn State University•Carlisle, PA

4d•$72,300 - $108,444•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Dickinson Law is seeking a motivated, service-oriented, and experienced facilities leader to oversee facilities operations at its Carlisle location. The role ensures a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained campus for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. The Director oversees daily building operations and helps shape the law school's physical environment through strategic planning and project management. Responsibilities include supervising facilities maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, staff, building safety and security, vendors, contractors, compliance records, campus events, and the law school's campus store. The position also coordinates facility improvements and capital projects with law school leadership and the Penn State Office of Physical Plant, supports event operations, and responds to building emergencies through a 24-hour on-call responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in building maintenance, construction management, and project oversight.

Nice To Haves

Facilities management experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Event planning or event operations experience.
Supervisory and staff leadership experience.
Strong budgeting, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead facilities management at the Carlisle location.
Plan, organize, and supervise facility maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and event support activities.
Ensure building systems and infrastructure are maintained to high standards.
Identify and oversee facility improvement and capital projects in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law leadership and the Penn State Office of Physical Plant.
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate facilities team members, promoting accountability, professionalism, and customer service.
Manage building safety, security, and access.
Communicate safety policies and initiatives, respond to building emergencies on a 24-hour on-call basis, and investigate building complaints or concerns.
Coordinate weather-related emergencies in consultation with executive leadership.
Serve as the primary contact for vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies; negotiate contracts and monitor vendor performance.
Maintain required facility, maintenance, and compliance records.
Manage the relationship with the law school's food service vendor.
Oversee facility operations for law school events, including orientation, admissions open houses, commencement, professional development programs, and alumni and signature events.
Partner with law school departments to ensure successful event execution.
Oversee the campus store, including budgeting, inventory, staffing, communications, and purchases through the online ordering portal.