Facilities Administrator

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

2d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Facilities Administrator is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of the College’s physical environment across 15 campus buildings. Reporting to the Dean, this role leads space planning, renovations, and new construction projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term growth. Serving as the Dean’s designee on facilities matters, the Administrator collaborates with campus leadership, Facilities Management, Environmental Safety, and external partners to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative facilities solutions. The Facilities Administrator partners with unit leaders to assess needs, develop proposals, and secure funding for capital and non-capital projects, while also representing the College on campus-wide committees and contributing to strategic planning efforts. The role provides guidance on facilities-related problem solving, procurement, and equipment planning, and oversees compliance and safety initiatives as the College’s Compliance Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of professional experience in facilities operations or maintenance.
Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of building systems.
Knowledge of building operations requirements.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in an academic setting
Ability to read and comment on design and construction documents

Responsibilities

Strategic planning, development, and management of the College’s physical environment across 15 campus buildings.
Leads space planning, renovations, and new construction projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term growth.
Collaborates with campus leadership, Facilities Management, Environmental Safety, and external partners to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative facilities solutions.
Partners with unit leaders to assess needs, develop proposals, and secure funding for capital and non-capital projects
Represents the College on campus-wide committees and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
Provides guidance on facilities-related problem solving, procurement, and equipment planning
Oversees compliance and safety initiatives as the College’s Compliance Officer.