Director Academic Operations Jobs in Rochester, NY

Department: Facilities Services.

• Lead and supervise operational units including the Core Shop, Zone Shop, Heating Plant, Grounds, Custodial, and Stores; set expectations for safety, productivity, customer service, and accountability; oversee daily operations to ensure reliable building systems, utilities, and campus services; develop staff through training, coaching, cross‑training, and succession planning; maintain performance standards aligned with campus policies and labor agreements; promote a positive labor–management environment; build collaborative relationships with Residence Life, Student Affairs, Campus Auxiliary Services, and Academic Affairs; ensure operational readiness for academic schedules, events, and seasonal campus needs; oversee fleet operations and service quality across grounds care, custodial standards, and utility system performance.
• Provide operational input during planning, design, and construction phases of capital and campus projects; review designs for maintainability, system integration, and operational impacts; coordinate campus utility shutdowns, system tie‑ins, and construction logistics; support project documentation workflows including RFIs, submittals, commissioning, and closeout; collaborate with state agencies and consultants to ensure compliance with state procedures and standards.
• Support long‑range facilities planning and infrastructure renewal strategies; direct campus space planning, utilization analysis, and space allocation processes; participate in campus master planning and capital prioritization efforts; ensure regulatory compliance and environmental health & safety standards.

• High school diploma or military veteran status, plus a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, construction, or related operational environments.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents supporting campus and department missions.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, boilers, plumbing, refrigeration, controls, and utility distribution.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements including NYS Building and Energy Codes, OSHA, NFPA, and related standards.
• Experience supervising technical staff, first‑line supervisors, or operational managers.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and digital plan review tools (Bluebeam/Adobe).
• Valid driver's license.
• Candidacy must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Engineering Technology) and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible facilities operations experience, or bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction, technology, or management and at least five years of related experience.
• Professional licensure or certifications (PE, RA, CEFP, CCM, PMP).
• Experience in higher education or large institutional environments, including public sector facilities operations.
• Familiarity with SUCF, OGS, DASNY, and SUNY capital project processes.
• Experience developing operational policies and emergency procedures, including incident command structures.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, energy‑efficient design principles, or LEED standard and/or WELL standards.
• Experience mentoring and developing supervisors and management‑level staff.

Other skills required: (include any specific licenses or certifications as applicable).

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.