Assistant Director - Facility Administration

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers , and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Assistant Director - Facility Administration Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUPBRC Admin - Facilities (Jerry C Blanchard (00009047)) Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Assistant Director of Facility Administration. The Assistant Director of Facility Administration provides leadership and operational oversight for facility support services, campus operations, and property management functions across the 222-acre campus. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities through coordination of maintenance operations, custodial services, vendor management, and daily operational support. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Assistant Director oversees facility operations while supporting budget planning, resource management, and operational efficiency initiatives. The role contributes directly to the functionality, appearance, and long-term maintenance of campus facilities by managing priorities, coordinating services, and ensuring responsive support for operational needs. Pennington Biomedical is located within a state-of-the-art research facility which consists of 11 major buildings, including 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities, and over 750,000 square feet of working space. Major Responsibilities Serves as assistant to the Director of Facilities assuming administrative responsibility in the areas of operations, customer service, maintenance, property management, and equipment. Serves as the agency property manager, responsible for all tangible non-consumable moveable property owned by the agency; maintains copies of all correspondence, transmittals, annual printouts, letters of certifications, property acquisitions, property transactions, etc. Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for facility operations and campus support services to maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning campus environment. Directs and oversees daily operations for custodial services, fleet management, warehouse operations, inventory control, residence center management, and facility support functions to ensure operational excellence and high-quality service delivery. Collaborates with departmental leadership on budget development, financial planning, expenditure monitoring, and responsible stewardship of departmental resources. Manages the facility work order system and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and operational support for campus buildings, infrastructure, equipment, grounds, and property assets. Develops technical specifications, scopes of work, and procurement documentation for contracted services, major projects, equipment, furnishings, and facility improvements. Manages vendor and contractor relationships to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, safety expectations, and timely service delivery. Collaborates with campus leadership, departmental stakeholders, architects, contractors, and external partners to support institutional initiatives, operational needs, facility improvements, and campus safety efforts. Ensures compliance with applicable safety standards, risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures, including coordination of Office of Risk Management (ORM) reporting related to theft, property loss, and operational incidents. Provides leadership, supervision, recruitment, training, performance management, and employee development for facility operations staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, and customer service excellence. Supports strategic planning, proce

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