Job Description Summary

The Facilities Administrator is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of the College’s physical environment across 15 campus buildings. Reporting to the Dean, this role leads space planning, renovations, and new construction projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term growth. Serving as the Dean’s designee on facilities matters, the Administrator collaborates with campus leadership, Facilities Management, Environmental Safety, and external partners to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative facilities solutions.

The Facilities Administrator partners with unit leaders to assess needs, develop proposals, and secure funding for capital and non-capital projects, while also representing the College on campus-wide committees and contributing to strategic planning efforts. The role provides guidance on facilities-related problem solving, procurement, and equipment planning, and oversees compliance and safety initiatives as the College’s Compliance Officer.

Physical Demands: The college is spread out among 15 campus buildings. Must be able to physically navigate to and within those buildings. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in facilities operations or maintenance. 

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge of building systems.

Knowledge of building operations requirements.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.

Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$145,000 - $165,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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