Director, Capital Projects and Facilities, Athletics

About Us

 

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

 

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

 

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About Us

 

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

 

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

 

Responsible for Capital Project and Facility support for KSU intercollegiate athletic programs and assigned sport programs, administrative areas, and general department operations. Oversees long term planning and compliance related to facilities and capital projects.

Responsibilities

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  
1. Serves as facility manager for assigned Athletics facilities
2. Engages and holds accountable service providers to ensure proper custodial and maintenance for assigned athletics facilities and grounds
3. Supervises athletics grounds staff to ensure assigned athletics facilities are properly maintained and prepared for competition
4. In conjunction with unit leadership, monitors facility operations and event operations budgets
5. Supports future budget planning for athletic facilities through the identification of functional enhancements and deferred maintenance needs
6. Oversees daily management of all athletic facilities and equipment
7. Oversees inventory control, maintenance, and replacement plans for athletic facilities and related equipment
8. Coordinates facility maintenance with university physical plant and environmental services
9. Tracks and manages all Athletic department work orders
10. Coordinates scheduling and maintenance of vehicles for athletic and campus-wide use
11. Leads strategic planning and execution of capital projects for athletic facilities, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, compliance standards, and budgetary constraints
12. Oversees the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of athletic venues, collaborating with architects, contractors, and university stakeholders 
13. Coordinates athletics facility signage needs to ensure proper naming, sponsorship, event management, special event, and other needs aligning with established brand standards
14. Strategizes with external operations to identify ways to enhance revenue generation, enhance the KSU brand, and improve the fan experience at KSU events
15. Develops and manages long-term facilities master plans, incorporating sustainability, accessibility, and innovation
16. Coordinates facility scheduling and usage to support athletic programs, events, and community engagement
17. Provides and oversees facility operations support during all athletics events (competition, special events, camps, and others) to ensure timely and efficient service
18. Ensures all athletic facilities meet NCAA, conference, and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and assessments
19. Manages facility and capital project portions of the budgets, track expenditures, and prepare reports for senior leadership and external partners
20. Serves as a liaison between Athletics, Facilities Services, and external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery 
21. May serve as the Sports Programs Administrator for assigned sport(s)

Required Qualifications

 

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years relevant higher education athletics experience or seven (7) years of experience in comparable executive level position outside of athletics or team coaching position including management and/or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in business, management, construction, or operations management.

Preferred Experience
Previous higher education experience in college athletics
Previous Facility management, construction, or project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

ABILITIES
Able to handle customer service aspects of event and facility management and operations and camps and clinics
Able to answer public questions of all varieties, receive compliments and complaints, and defers to references where appropriate, to handle issues promptly
Facility scheduling requires the ability to prioritize program needs based on department policies
Time-sensitive projects incorporate game day timelines and the ability to react to problems, conflicts, and issues that can arise at any time
Weather can influence outdoor events; therefore, this individual must be able to contact a variety of resources to make the most appropriate decision on the information available
Able to maintain sound academic standards and assure that student-athletes succeed academically
Able to provide motivation and direction to the athletics executive team, coaches, and athletics support staff by effectively handling and delegating responsibilities
Able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of constituents in a diverse community
Able to recruit quality coaches and staff and able to assist with student-athlete recruitment
Demonstrated ability to handle contract negotiations
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial management principles
Knowledge of federal, state, collegiate, conference, USG and university policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations that govern and direct collegiate athletics
Keeps abreast of conference and NCAA activities, including attending the conference and NCAA meetings to aid in formulating appropriate athletics department policies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

 

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

 

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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