JOB REQUIREMENTS: St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked,
private, Catholic, liberal arts college, is seeking a Director of
Facilities and Campus Planning. This position provides leadership and
management to the department of Facilities Management. The Director is
responsible for the planning, facilitation, and implementation of all
preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, renovations, new
construction, presentation of all buildings and grounds, and
housekeeping for the College. This position also provides leadership in
the implementation of the Campus Master Plan to ensure established
project priorities are executed on time and within budget. Challenges
encountered in the position are highly varied, complex, and often
non-recurring, which require collaborative and creative methods to
derive desired solutions. The role maintains an effective interactive
relationship with St. Norbert College staff, students, campus
constituencies, and visitors by fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and
by a leadership style that ensures quality delivery of all services and
positive morale among staff. The Director is a member of the Division of
Business and Finance Leadership Team. This is an on-site position
(requires regular attendance on campus, occasionally at night and during
weekends as needed). Specific responsibilities: - Provide leadership and
management to the department of Facilities Management; Lead managers of
maintenance, mechanical systems, grounds, housekeeping, as well as a
financial specialist, in the directing and executing of the facilities
operations; Responsible for recruiting and hiring qualified personnel,
ensuring proper training, performance monitoring, establishment of job
standards, and effectively evaluating staff performance; Create and
sustain an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, cooperation,
respect, and inclusiveness. - Plan, estimate, execute, and manage campus
capital projects including those in the Campus Master Plan as well as
maintenance, repair, and remodeling projects (i.e., athletics
facilities, parking lots, landscaping, academic/administrative
buildings, residential housing); Projects may be in partnership with
outside contractors, architects, and vendors; Develop, recommend, and
manage multi-year strategies for the Corrective Maintenance Program and
the 3-5 year capital plan; Manage all facilities vendors. - Plan,
organize, and direct department priorities to ensure the operation and
maintenance of all facilities and utility systems; Routinely inspect
buildings, grounds, equipment, and operating systems to determine
cleanliness, maintenance, and repair needs; Assure an aesthetically
pleasing campus through the management and oversight of institutional
grounds and horticulture. - Provide expertise and support to the Vice
President of Business and Finance, including reports and presentations
to the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees on projects and costs
regarding the physical facilities of the campus. - Develop, monitor, and
manage the Facilities departmental budget, ensuring sound fiscal
stewardship in optimizing college resources to support college
priorities. Oversee and mentor facilities staff. Collaborate with other
departments across the campus. - Administer and develop department
programs such as work order system, cost tracking, key system, drawing,
specifications and documentation, records systems, safety, security,
training, environmental, and legal compliance. - Proactively pursue
sustainable initiatives to promote a culture of environmental
responsibility throughout the campus community; take an active lead in
the College Sustainability Committee. - Perform additional duties as
assigned. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - A minimum of
10 years of facilities-related experience in Facilities Management in
continuously increasing roles and responsibilities, with a minimum of 4
years in asupervisory/management role - Preferred experience in higher
education, health care, or other larger complex facilities
organizations. - Demonstrated leadership in a large department in a
complex, fast-paced working environment. - Functional expertise in the
mechanical and structural trades, construction, and systems management,
and a working knowledge of architectural plans and specifications. -
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead and evaluate work
carried out by staff and contractors. - Extensive budget and fiscal
management experience in both operations and project management. - High
level of knowledge of the regulatory environment, including workplace
safety requirements, environmental regulations, and codes. - Demonstrate
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with diverse constituencies. - Excellent oral and written communication
skills. - Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills. - Ability to
communicate well and interact with others across all levels of the
organization using tact and diplomacy. - Experience managing
confidential and sensitive information. - Demonstrates initiative, sound
judgment, and ability to set priorities and to work independently and as
part of a high-performing team - Commitment to a mission-driven
environment aligned with Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values.
The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials,
licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and
responsibilities of this job. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: Applications received by October 9, 2026, will be given full
consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until
the position has been filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume
with your application. Applicants are required to submit a letter
describing how their professional experience, leadership approach, and
personal qualities align with the mission and values of St. Norbert
College. This letter should address how the candidate would actively
advance the Catholic, Liberal Arts, and Norbertine traditions in the
@context of this role. Mission alignment will be considered a significant
factor in the evaluation process. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic,
Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational
environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal
development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in
the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and
enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our
commitment to communio the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one
is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent
with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We seek
those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant,
inclusive, and spiritually engaged community (https://snc.edu/mission).
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