Assistant Director of Operations/Facilities (Center ...

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description THIS POSITION IS ON THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF EMORY UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, 36 MILES EAST OF ATLANTA. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Director of Operations/Facilities for Oxford College's Center for Healthful Living (CHL) provides direction over the planning, preparation, and execution of daily facilities operations, game-day and event operations, and ensuring the physical spaces of the CHL are operating under safe environments. Supervises two full-time facilities assistants and student staff related to facilities and operations.This position reports to the Director of the Center for Healthful Living. Job Responsibilities: + Oversees the operations for the CHL, including direct oversight of facility management, event management, and summer event scheduling. + Develops and implements policies relating to facilities staffing, scheduling, and general use. + Develops and implements comprehensive risk management plan. + Maintains a comprehensive schedule for all areas of operation utilizing campus scheduling software. + Ensures routine upkeep of CHL spaces to support events/athletics, including Williams Gym, Williams Hall, weight room, group fitness/aerobic room, tennis courts, soccer field, and outdoor basketball court. + Serves as main liaison with campus community in matters affecting the scheduling of CHL facilities and works with Athletic Director to ensure accurate scheduling of sports-related needs. + Initiates, plans, and coordinates major repair or renovation projects with Facilities Management or contractors. + Oversees recruitment, hiring, and training of student facilities assistant staff. + Develops and manages the operating budgets for the assigned functional area to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation. + Stays current on trends and best practices in athletic facilities management. + Serves on assigned committees as needed. + Performs other job-related duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: The Assistant Director of Operations/Facilities for the Center for Healthful Living provides leadership and strategic oversight for the planning, coordination, and execution of daily facilities operations, support game-day set-up and event operations, and the overall safety and functionality of CHL physical spaces. This role is responsible for ensuring that facilities support athletics, academics, recreation, and community engagement in a safe, efficient, and mission-aligned manner. The Assistant Director supervises two full-time facilities assistants and student staff supporting facilities and operations and serves as the departmentu2019s primary subject-matter expert for facilities operations. The position reports to the Director of the Center for Healthful Living and operates with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority. Job Responsibilities + Provides leadership over CHL operations, including direct oversight of facility management, event management, and summer event scheduling. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree and three years of full-time facilities and/or event management experience in athletics, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. + A master's degree is preferred. Familiarity with computer applications relative to employee timekeeping and facilities and event management. + Knowledge of NCAA/NJCAA rules and regulations as they related to athletic space management. + Current CPR/First Aid certifications NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. Connect With Us Connect with us for general consideration Job Number _160230_ Job Type _Regular Full-Time_ Division _Oxford College_ Department _CHL-Personnel_ Job Category _Facility Support and Building Maintenance_ Campus Location (For Posting) : Location _US-GA-Oxford_ _Location : Name_ _Oxford College_ Remote Work Classification _No Remote_ Health and Safety Information _Not Applicable_

Created: 2026-02-06