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Title: Assistant Director, Business Operations, Facilities

Application Review Date: July 8, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Business Operations is responsible for overseeing the management of the garage, transit services, moving services, surplus operations, and event logistics. This role ensures that all operational areas function efficiently and effectively while providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers.
This role may require occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate special events or projects. The Assistant Director for Business Operations will work in both office settings and on-site at various locations across the campus.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management, with a focus on facilities, logistics, or moving services.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in using technology and software related to operations management.
• Advanced degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Facility Management, or a related field, or Bachelor's in a related field and equivalent level of experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with university operations, including familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia processes.
• Knowledge of fleet management regulations and transit coordination.
• Event Logistic planning.
• Background in moving services or logistic coordination.
• Experience with contract/vendor management and procurement processes.
• Experience managing operating budgets.
• Experience leading cross-functional or multi-unit operations.

Employment Conditions: This position is designated as essential & emergency personnel.  Valid Driver's License.  

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 -5:00 some evenings and weekends

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: FM Maint & Oper

Salary: 69,800 - 87,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Michele Thacker

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-7800

Department Contact Email: mthacker@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.