Job Description
Elon University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Building Trades. This position supports the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management by managing the departments responsible for the maintenance and repair of campus facilities to include key and lock services, carpentry and paint work, moving and set-up services as well as managing small construction projects. Incumbent will be a key member of the Facilities Management leadership team and direct a total of 27 FTE and substantial operating and capital budgets. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or a closely related field. Five years’ experience in managing and directing a facilities operation of comparable size is required. Professional licensure as an engineer or architect is preferred. Experience in a higher education setting is beneficial. Position is open until filled.
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https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7698
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.
In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.