Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open To The Public
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/2B
Salary Range: $128,969.09 - $135,920.41
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Brief Description of Duties
The Director of Campus Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University’s facilities operations, maintenance programs, and campus services functions. The role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient environments supporting the University’s mission while managing personnel, budgets, and infrastructure systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Facilities Operations & Maintenance Oversight (30%)
Provides comprehensive oversight of the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of all University facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient building systems. Directs preventive and corrective maintenance programs, establishes service level expectations, and monitors contractor and in-house performance to ensure high-quality service delivery. Ensures that campus facilities consistently support academic, research, and administrative functions while minimizing disruptions to operations. Identifies operational risks and implements proactive measures to address system deficiencies, aging infrastructure, and service gaps.
2. Strategic Planning & Asset Management (20%)
Leads the development and execution of long-range facilities strategies designed to sustain, modernize, and optimize the University’s physical assets. Establishes asset management frameworks, including lifecycle planning, capital renewal prioritization, and deferred maintenance mitigation strategies. Utilizes data-driven analysis to assess building conditions, system performance, and investment needs, and develops actionable plans to extend the life of critical infrastructure. Aligns facilities planning efforts with institutional priorities, enrollment trends, and programmatic growth.
3. Financial Management & Budget Oversight (20%)
Directs the financial planning and management of campus services and facilities operations, including the development, administration, and continuous monitoring of operating and capital budgets. Conducts detailed financial analysis to ensure responsible stewardship of resources and alignment of expenditures with strategic priorities. Identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves operational efficiencies, and ensures transparency in financial reporting. Collaborates with senior leadership tosupport budget development, funding requests, and long-term financial planning for infrastructure investments.
4. Leadership, Supervision & Workforce Management (15%)
Provides leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including managers, technical staff, and support personnel across multiple disciplines. Establishes clear performance expectations, accountability frameworks, and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing team. Promotes a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversees workforce planning, resource allocation, and organizational structure to ensure optimal staffing and operational effectiveness. Supports employee engagement, conflict resolution, and succession planning initiatives.
5. Compliance, Policy Development & Stakeholder Engagement (10%)
Ensures full compliance with federal, District, and University regulations governing facilities operations, including environmental, safety, and energy management requirements. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and standards that promote consistency, accountability, and best practices across campus services functions. Prepares and presents reports, metrics, and updates to senior leadership on operational performance, regulatory compliance, and key initiatives. Serves as a primary liaison to internal stakeholders, external agencies, and regulatory bodies, and represents Facilities leadership in institutional meetings, planning efforts, and cross-functional initiatives.
6. Other duties as assigned (5%)
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 10+ years of facilities management experience. Strong leadership, budgeting, and operational expertise required.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .
