Executive Director for Facilities

University Operations


Search  2273- Posted January 13, 2026

Emporia State University is transforming to build a bright future. The Executive Director for Facilities at Emporia State University is an essential part of the university’s transformation and to the health and long-term vitality of the university. Emporia State is seeking an experienced, driven professional with a proven track as an effective and decisive leader who excels at leadership and maintenance and operations to advance organizational objectives.

 

This capable leader will lead, develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to improve space utilization, deferred maintenance and energy conservation for all campus physical infrastructure that ensures a safe and healthy place to learn, work and visit. The selected candidate will be gifted at creating and maintaining a positive and proactive culture that will transform how the university physical infrastructure supports students, employees and Hornet Nation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop + Lead University Facilities

  • Lead the department of nearly 100 employees. Create a positive and proactive culture.
  • Develop + set metrics-driven KPIs to improve space utilization, deferred maintenance and energy conservation.
  • Take Emporia State to the next phase for facilities – creating the pathway for innovative, interdisciplinary space optimization. The most innovative university campus.
  • Oversight and leadership of Campus Master Plan for physical infrastructure. Update annually.
  • Part of university executive leadership team. Provide routine updates and make proactive recommendations for ongoing management and evolution for how the physical infrastructure supports the campus community.
  • Perform continuous organizational improvement to facilities operations.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Prepare and manage multiple budgets from various revenue sources. Ensure all expenses are in compliance with applicable policies.


Ensure Campus is Prepared for Daily Operations

  • Provides a clean, healthy, and operational physical environment for all ESU community members.
  • Work with campus community to address concerns related to infrastructure.
  • Stay current with federal, state, local entities, boards, code, construction methods related to operational and planning for university physical infrastructure.
  • Respond to, and, prepare documentation for information requests and required reports.
  • Work with athletics, conference and scheduling and campus for event support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Administration, Architecture or a related field, as well as seven to ten years of higher education experience or ten to twelve years with construction, facilities services, or similar industries. A Master’s Degree can substitute for experience.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large organization to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Superior leadership, collaborative and excellent talent development
  • Strategic, data-driven employee with proven track record of achieving goals, performance targets. 

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary:  $125,000 - $150,000 annually.
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.