Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Facilities Services

Provide leadership and direction in all aspects of Facilities Operations, including fiscal control, strategic planning and customer-focused programs for the Savannah and Hinesville campuses of Georgia Southern University. Oversee overall operations of unit(s) reporting to this position: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Grounds, and a Custodial third party contractor. Guide multifunctional unit as a collaborative group of departments which provide streamlined and efficient building operations for current and future University physical plant.

• Establish and implement short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures
• Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect changes required for improvement
• Develop and manage annual budgets for Institution and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses
• Recommend and develop University and department policies and procedures in conjunction with University planning and policy-making committees
• Represent University to various institutional divisions as well as externally to governmental agencies, vendors, students and their parents, and/or the general public
• Partner with the Director of Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, in planning and construction of all new buildings and major renovation and repair of existing facilities
• Design, establish, and maintain staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish department function
• Recruit, employ, supervise and evaluate departmental team members
• Direct implementation of management development, skills training, and safety and labor relations programs
• Coordinate with other University entities initiatives/programs regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity
• Assist administration in allocating fiscal resources for various capital improvement and maintenance projects for the Savannah and Hinesville campuses
• Work closely with the Directors of Custodial & Landscape, Maintenance Operations and the future position of Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations to ensure consistency in service delivery, policies, and procedures

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Experience

• Higher education experience
• Proven supervisory experience

$76,500 - $97,900

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment through commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

June 23, 2023

Application review may begin as early as May 19, 2023

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University’s academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments
• Ability to operate University vehicles

• Position of Trust + Education