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Campus Services Coordinator

Waltham, MA · On-site

$29.61 - $47.62/hr

The Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director, Campus Services in the Procurement and Campus Services (PACS) department. Es sential Functions Operational Support & Vendor Coordination * Assist ...

Position Overview The Campus Director is the operational leader of the campus, responsible for driving its overall success. This includes fostering a culture of academic and professional excellence ...

Position Overview The Campus Director is the operational leader of the campus, responsible for driving its overall success. This includes fostering a culture of academic and professional excellence ...

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How much do assistant director campus operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant director campus operations in the United States is $71,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Assistant Director of Campus Operations do?

An Assistant Director of Campus Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of a college or university campus. This includes supervising facilities management, coordinating maintenance and security, and ensuring that campus services run smoothly. They also assist with budget planning, policy implementation, and may handle logistics for events and special projects. Their goal is to create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Director of Campus Operations, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Director of Campus Operations, you need strong organizational, leadership, and project management skills, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, facilities management, or a related field. Familiarity with facilities management software, budgeting tools, and compliance systems is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration abilities help you effectively coordinate with staff, vendors, and campus stakeholders. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring efficient campus operations, safety, and a positive environment for students and staff.

What is the difference between Assistant Director Campus Operations vs Facilities Coordinator?

AspectAssistant Director Campus OperationsFacilities Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in campus or facilities managementAssociate's or Bachelor's degree, technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple departments, strategic planning, administrative dutiesFocuses on maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day facilities tasks
Employer & Industry UsageColleges, universities, educational institutionsEducational institutions, corporate campuses, government facilities
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level management, strategic operationsTechnical facilities work, operational support

The Assistant Director Campus Operations typically holds a higher-level management role with responsibilities in strategic planning and overseeing multiple departments within educational institutions. In contrast, the Facilities Coordinator focuses more on technical maintenance and daily facilities support. Both roles are essential for campus functionality but differ in scope and seniority.

What are some common challenges faced by an Assistant Director of Campus Operations, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Directors of Campus Operations often juggle multiple responsibilities, such as managing facility maintenance, coordinating event logistics, and ensuring campus safety. A frequent challenge is balancing urgent facility issues with long-term planning and limited resources. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication with stakeholders across departments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Building strong relationships with vendors, staff, and faculty can help streamline operations and address issues more efficiently.
What cities are hiring for Assistant Director Campus Operations jobs? Cities with the most Assistant Director Campus Operations job openings:
Campus Operations Manager

Campus Operations Manager

Compass Datacenters

Meridian, MS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

The Campus Operations Manager is accountable for overseeing the campus facility operations. As the lead operations expert, s/he focuses on providing subject matter expertise to the outsourced site operations personnel relative to the day-to-day facility and campus operations. The Campus Operations Manager ensures the adherence/control of existing processes and procedures used to deliver contracted Compass services as well as the creation and enhancement of new ones. This position will be accountable to customers for all services provided including any customer service escalations.
Culturally, this role acts as the "bridge" and culture carrier between Compass and the outsourced team for effective Compass Culture adoption and permeation across the site team.
Main Responsibilities
Customer Experience and Facility Management
  • Lead local campus resources in delivering uncompromising operations management and customer support.
  • Assist in executing Global Operations and Compass strategic initiatives.
  • Manage site start-up activities leading into daily operations as site(s) reach steady-state operations, including functional management of site teams and associated monthly billing controls.
  • Promote "Exceptional Customer Services" and maintain "audit ready" facilities.
  • Provide strong technical leadership, support and coaching for local resources, including Site Managers and front-line staff.
  • Execute timely and accurate completion of daily operations management tasks, e.g., site rounds and readings, vendor management, customer tickets.
  • Interface with customers related to site operations, communication / escalation of site anomalies and overall customer relationship management at the site level.
  • Work with Sales team and other Compass teams, during the sales process, in setting proper customer expectations in the deployment of contracted solutions, supporting site tours for prospective customers and investors.
  • Monitor and report on service level KPIs.
  • Continually train the local team on Compass products, services and operational guidelines.
  • Assist in developing, documenting and implementing policies, processes and procedures, as necessary.
  • Be responsible and accountable for ensuring 100% adherence by all facility technicians to all customer SLAs, including facility uptime.

Team Management
  • Facilitating goal-level creation for the broader function and working with managers to ensure the goals cascade to all workers.
  • Consistently monitor and evaluate the campus operations in search of methods/tools to optimize the process.
  • Be a strong advocate of Compass Culture and lead the team by providing guidance and coaching.
  • Actively engage and energize team members.
  • Conduct regular meetings with direct reports, if any, and front-line staff to identify and resolve departmental or cross-functional issues.
  • Identify training requirements of all existing and new team members and ensure all team members are fully trained and well informed on products/services, policies and procedures to meet performance expectations.
  • Ensure adequate staff are always available to meet the business needs and identify recruitment needs, as required.
  • Conduct performance evaluation of the direct reports, if any, and provide effective suggestions and feedback on staff performance.
  • Continually assess team members and engage outsourced suppliers for any disciplinary actions or dismissals.
  • Required to travel between locations on an infrequent basis and as required to support the business.

Other Responsibilities:
  • Comply with all safety procedures and requirements and reinforce a culture of safety at all levels of operation.
  • Advises and keeps Site Managers informed of progress of all jobs in order to control cost effectiveness in work assignments and availability of manpower.
  • Provide required information to co-workers pertaining to service contracts, agreements and equipment guarantees.

This description is intended to reflect the primary functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.
Requirements:
Basic Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or 5 years of data center related experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • Expertise in the operations of critical MEP infrastructure, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, various critical cooling systems, computer room air handlers, and air conditioners, and electrical distribution.
  • Excellent understanding of various infrastructure redundancy configurations, and the related limitations of each.
  • A comprehensive understanding of critical environment management and the challenges of multi-tenant / hyperscale data center occupancy.
  • At least five years' supervisory experience managing physical operations in an IT and/or Critical Environment infrastructure.
  • At least three years' experience as a junior to mid-level manager leading and motivating a diverse, technical workforce.
  • As a condition of employment, the employee must successfully complete a background investigation.

Preferred Requirements
  • Enterprise-level Experience in managing large-scale and complex projects/programs.
  • Working knowledge of audit and compliance requirements in a large global enterprise.
  • Financial Management experience and good business acumen.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, data analysis, and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task and project manage many tasks simultaneously.
  • College or university degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
  • Military experience will be advantageous.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work structure
Handles different tasks with different priorities in a mission critical environment.
Leadership
Functionally leads site teams and works with other operations staff to maintain a culture of safety and coaches and mentors as required.
Planning
Requires significant planning with periodic review.
Flexibility
High level of flexibility and responsiveness is required and work beyond standard hours occurs weekly.
Decision making
Responsible for making decisions with a considerable effect on internal and customer uptime. Decision making may also impact on the stability of the server room environment and have a high impact on the operations of the organization.
Problem solving
Problems and situations are different and require interpretation. Use of judgement is required to identify the most appropriate solution from several options using prior knowledge and experience.
Magnitude of
Accountability
High magnitude of accountability for duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
Supervision
This position is responsible for the management and supervision of the datacenter and facility operations teams.