Director of Facilities Operations and Planning

Location : Location: US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification
Fully Onsite: 100%
Onsite

Department: Facilities

School/Division: Division of Libraries
(LB1082)

Compensation Grade: Band 54

Category
Campus/Auxilary/Transportation, Facilities,
Public Safety

Position Summary:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight
for the Division of Libraries’ physical spaces, building operations, maintenance, and capital projects. Serve as the primary divisional
partner for day-to-day facilities matters and the long-term stewardship of the Libraries’ physical footprint. Support a wide range of
spaces, including common areas, study environments, offices, specialized collections and research centers, classrooms, galleries, event
spaces, and high-density storage facilities. Work collaboratively with the Libraries’ Senior Leadership team, departments, staff, and
committees, as well as central campus partners such as Capital Projects and Facilities and Campus Safety. Build strong working relationships
across these groups to identify needs, coordinate solutions, and maintain spaces that are safe, accessible, welcoming, and functional for
the NYU community. Lead the development and implementation of the Division of Libraries’ Comprehensive Space Plan with key stakeholders.
Ensure that library environments continue to adapt to the evolving needs of students, faculty, and researchers. Lead the Libraries’
Facilities Operations team, oversee the facilities budget and externally allocated funds, gifts, and grants, and manage vendor contracts and
relationships. Provide reports and updates to Libraries’ Senior Leadership and other stakeholders. Coordinate emergency preparedness and
building-level response planning to protect the community and safeguard the Libraries’ collections and
assets.

Qualifications:

Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or
equivalent in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field (or
an equivalent combination of education and professional experience).

Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree Engineering,
construction management, or a related field.

Required Experience:
7+ years Progressive professional experience in space
planning, construction project management, facilities management, or building operations ideally within a complex, multi-stakeholder, or
highly decentralized institutional environment.

Preferred Experience:
10+ years Progressive professional experience in
facilities management, building operations, space planning, or construction management with a significant portion of that time spent leading
operations within higher education, libraries, museums, healthcare, or public sector institutions.

Required Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills with proficiency in Google Suite and common office software. Ability to
simultaneously manage multiple projects and administrative demands. Experience in direct supervision of personnel. Experience with project
management, including the ability to analyze and edit building plans and specifications. Ability to create and maintain collaborative and
productive work relationships to achieve goals in a complex organization.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:
Technical proficiency in AutoCAD for space planning and asset management. Direct knowledge of environmental controls
management systems and an understanding of the criticality of climate-controlled environments in the care of cultural heritage collections.
Working knowledge of NYC building code, life-safety regulations, and accessibility guidelines (ADA). Strong cross-departmental negotiation
and communication skills to resolve facilities issues.

Additional
Information:

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position
is USD $150,000.00 to USD $190,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational
considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives,
bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by
2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and
opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship
status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression,
marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy,
race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally
protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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