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The Facilities and Services Department at West Virginia University, Potomac State College campus, is
currently accepting applications for a Director of Facilities and Planning.

About the
Opportunity


The Director of Facilities and Planning will manage the WVU Potomac State College campus. Responsibilities
will include all aspects of facilities operations, custodial, EHS, BRIM, deferred maintenance, as well as campus planning activities; master
planning, space management, campus space standards, classroom utilization and classroom scheduling. The position will be tasked to
right-size classrooms, achieve classroom utilization at or above standards, and optimize class sizes to maximize use of facilities and
staff. This position will also coordinate capital projects and deferred maintenance analysis.

WVU Potomac State College (PSC) is a
public college in the West Virginia University system, located in Keyser, WV, on a 915-acre campus about 90 miles east of Morgantown.
Founded in 1901 as the Keyser Preparatory Branch of WVU, it has grown into a vibrant community of over 1,100 students offering flexible two-
and four-year programs, plus online options.



We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our
work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

  • 37.5-hour work week
  • 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
  • 24 annual leave
    (vacation) days per year (employee
    leave
    )
  • 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your
    family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including
    immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers
    a range of health insurance and other
    benefits
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other
    retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits
    information
    ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
  • Wellness programs

What You’ll Do


Resource Management

  • Directs operations to provide effective
    stewardship of facilities, materials, equipment and related capital construction activities. Stewardship means direction of the operation
    (including emergency response) and maintenance of academic buildings, residence halls, life safety, deferred maintenance, and inspections of
    all University buildings.
  • Works with Residential Education, Public Safety and Business Office to ensure cleanliness, safety and
    security of residence halls and food service areas.
  • Addresses maintenance needs of residence hall equipment, furnishings, and phone
    services. Compiles data for BRIM Insurance and Aeon reports and works to correct problems and concerns.
  • Writes policies and
    procedures as required.
  • Monitors capital projects for WVU PSC while providing local support for the Regional Project Manager based
    in Morgantown.

  • Planning

  • Develops multi-year capital plans to meet facility
    replacement (deferred) needs and facility changes, including residence halls and academic buildings to support the College’s
    vision.
  • Develops and improves services through continuous improvement activities and the use of new ideas, technology, and/or new
    opportunities.
  • Works with WVU Planning Services to develop long-term maintenance plans and assist with the creation and updates of
    the campus master plan.
  • Develops and maintains a 10-year Deferred Maintenance Plan, with one-year and five-year breakouts.

  • Campus Planning

  • Evaluates each regional campus and establishes operational plans to
    accommodate student growth and new academic programs.
  • Establishes areas of campus to modernize, eliminate, repurpose, or grow. As
    needed, establishes plans to accommodate shrinking enrollment and determine the optimal facility consolidation through short-term
    development plans in support of the master plan.

  • Scheduling

  • Utilizes WVU
    procedures, standards and Schedule25 software, supports classroom scheduling and optimization to meet or exceed utilization
    goals.
  • Implements classroom standards when appropriate and right-sizes classroom space as needed. Is creative in maximizing space
    use during enrollment changes.

  • Financial Management

  • Implements and monitors the
    department’s operating budget.
  • Prepares monthly and quarterly reports, investigates creative ways to drive out cost, and advises the
    Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management of any financial concerns or surpluses that may arise through changing regulations,
    conditions, workload or other factors.
  • Manages contracts for HVAC, elevators, fire alarm systems, pesticides, etc.
  • Initiates
    requisitions and purchase orders for residence halls and academic buildings for supplies, equipment, renovations, etc.
  • Develops
    annual operating budgets for Facilities Management.

  • Personnel Management

  • Creates
    a supportive work environment that challenges all employees to excel.
  • Directs personnel activities that proactively stress ethical
    behavior, worker safety, employment development at all levels, effective and regular appraisal activities, compliance with EEO requirements,
    and effective management in a diverse workforce.
  • Focuses on creating a work environment with high morale, ownership, and
    teamwork.


Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Construction
    Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Business Administration
  • Or a closely related field

  • Master’s
    degree preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the following:

  • Significant progressively
    responsible experience in facilities management, planning, construction, or related operations.
  • Experience managing:
    • Large
      institutional or higher education facilities
    • Capital construction projects
    • Deferred maintenance programs
    • Operating
      and capital budgets
    • Supervisory and personnel management experience.
    • Experience working with contractors, architects,
      engineers, and regulatory agencies.
    • Experience in strategic planning and long-range facilities planning
      preferred.

  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  • All
    qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities



Knowledge

  • Building systems and infrastructure.
  • Preventive and corrective
    maintenance programs.
  • Construction management principles.
  • Capital planning and project management.
  • Budget
    preparation and financial management.
  • Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.
  • BRIM and risk management
    requirements.
  • Space management and utilization.
  • Campus master planning.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local
    building codes.

  • Skills

  • Strong leadership and supervisory
    skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Strategic planning and organizational abilities.
  • Budget
    development and fiscal management.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Project management.
  • Contract
    administration.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Computer proficiency, including facilities management software and
    scheduling systems (such as Schedule25).

  • Abilities

  • Build collaborative
    relationships across campus.
  • Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Analyze complex operational issues.
  • Develop
    innovative solutions.
  • Lead organizational change.
  • Make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Work effectively with diverse
    stakeholders.
  • Maintain a customer-service focus while achieving institutional objectives.

  • Organizational Relationships

  • Reports to the appropriate senior university administrator
    responsible for facilities operations.
  • Supervises facilities management personnel and related operational staff.
  • Works
    collaboratively with:
  • Academic leadership
  • Student Affairs
  • Business Office
  • Public Safety
  • Residential
    Education
  • Planning and Construction
  • External contractors and consultants
  • State agencies and regulatory officials, as
    needed


Requirements

Valid Driver’s License


About WVU

West Virginia
University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the
personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the
career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of
WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.


At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that
champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values – service, curiosity, respect, accountability and
appreciation – unite us as Mountaineers.


Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn
more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.



West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We
invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran
status.

Job Posting: Aug 7, 2026


Posting Classification:
Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt


Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Schedule: Full-time


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