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Director / Athletic Facilities
Job no: 536937
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: President
Department: Athletic Department
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.
The Director of Athletic Facilities reports to the Associate AD / Facilities Management & Finance. Collaborates with the Associate AD with management and oversight of daily operation, maintenance, & readiness of select facilities. This position will serve as the lead decision maker in the absence of other Athletic Facilities Directors in the Department of Athletics.
Coordinates with campus partners such as, but not limited to, facilities, police and safety, & grounds departments to ensure proper repair, cleanliness, functionality, and overall operations, related to events and athletic facilities. Provides oversight to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, & ADA standards. Provides insight for the creation & distribution of facility calendars to staff, coaches, & campus partners. Directs facility management staff in preparing venues for competitions, including setup & breakdown, & assists with operational logistics. Partners on staffing plans for the month, specifically events, including student workers, housekeeping, and facilities support personnel.
In conjunction with the Associate AD develops, reviews, and updates policies and procedures, and makes recommendations to the Associate AD. Develops a deferred maintenance plan for select athletic facilities, while providing vital recommendations to strategic planning and project oversight. In coordination with the Associate AD, conducts routine facility inspections & identifies safety hazards or operational issues. Partners in maintaining & reviewing workflows & documentation related to usage & compliance.
Recommends and assists with the oversight of purchases related to facility equipment, supplies, & repairs. Reconciles expenses & ensure efficient use of departmental resources. Supervise part-time facility staff, student workers, & interns. Provide training related to facility procedures, safety protocols, & event operations. Collaborate with coaches, administrative staff, & other campus departments to support facility needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in facilities management or related degree with significant experience, or a master's degree.
Significant experience in managing Facilities and event coordination.
Ability to lead and organize staff to ensure strategic success measures and outcomes are met.
Experience in strategic planning, budget and inventory management.
Demonstrate strong computer proficiency.
Experience in determining and coordinating resource allocations.
Excellent communication skills as this position will be the liaison between coaches and administration as well as communication of deferred maintenance within facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of materials, equipment and practices used in facility operations such as basketball goals, turf sweepers, auto-floor scrubbers, laundry machines, etc.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$60,000 to $70,000. Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40+. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
7/22/26
Additional Information
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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: July 8, 2026
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