SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – $90,000
START DATE: As
soon as possible
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Aug 17,
2026
CONTACT: Please submit an online application
The Director of Operations works collaboratively to support
operational functions and facilities management in alignment with institutional priorities. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO),
this role is responsible for driving operational excellence, overseeing facilities planning and maintenance, and leading cross-functional
initiatives that enhance efficiency, safety, and organizational effectiveness.
The Director partners with senior leadership to align
operations and infrastructure with long-term institutional goals while ensuring high-quality service delivery across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the planning,
execution, and continuous improvement of operational strategies aligned with institutional priorities - Oversee day-to-day
operational functions to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and service excellence - Develop and implement policies, procedures, and
performance metrics to optimize operations - Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of operations
Facilities Management & Planning
- Provide oversight of facilities operations, including maintenance, space
planning, capital projects, and vendor management - Ensure facilities are safe, compliant, and aligned with regulatory and
institutional standards - Partner with internal stakeholders on space utilization, renovations, and long-term campus or
organizational planning - Oversee preventative maintenance programs and sustainability initiatives
Project &
Initiative Oversight
- Direct and manage complex, cross-functional operational and facilities-related projects
- Establish
project governance, timelines, and accountability structures - Monitor progress, budgets, and outcomes; report on key performance
indicators to senior leadership - Ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives led by the COO
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a key liaison between the COO’s office and internal departments, external partners,
and vendors - Partner with operations and facilities staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Facilitate communication, alignment, and execution across departments
- Support executive decision-making through data analysis,
reporting, and operational insights
Process Improvement & Organizational Effectiveness
- Identify opportunities to
streamline workflows and improve organizational systems - Implement tools and best practices to enhance operational performance
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience - 7+ years of progressive experience in operations, facilities management, or related roles
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong organizational, time management and
strategic planning skills - Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to handle confidential
information with discretion
Preferred:
- Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizational
environments - Experience managing budgets, vendors, and operations
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and execution
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple
priorities - High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative
skills
About LIU Post
LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school
environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University’s 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of
Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island’s Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary
Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is
home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’
Division I athletic program.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
