Director, Facility Services

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) seeks an accomplished facilities professional to serve as Director, Facility Services at a transformative moment for the institution. As the College approaches completion of a comprehensive campus master planning effort, this position will play a pivotal role in shaping the physical campus that will guide LCCC’s academic, operational, and community mission for the next ten years.

The Director of Facility Services provides senior‑level leadership for campus facilities operations, infrastructure, construction, and physical planning, reporting to the Vice President for Administrative Services/Treasurer. The position serves as a key institutional resource and strategic partner, working closely with the Vice President to guide facilities decision‑making, capital investments, and long‑range planning. As LCCC moves from master plan development into implementation, the Director will be instrumental in translating vision into built outcomes that support student success, innovation, and sustainability.

LCCC holds a unique position in higher education as Ohio’s first community college with a permanent campus, a legacy that consistently shapes the College’s commitment to its mission and dedication to community engagement. Today, LCCC is nationally recognized for its innovation, community partnerships, and forward‑looking approach to institutional planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for campus facilities operations, including maintenance, custodial services, grounds, utilities, building systems, and sustainability efforts
• Plan, manage, and oversee capital construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects
• Play a central role in implementing the campus master plan and aligning facilities initiatives with institutional priorities
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on facility, infrastructure, and space‑related matters
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for Facility Services
• Ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Lead, mentor, and support facilities staff while fostering a collaborative and service‑oriented culture

Facilities leadership requires navigating competing priorities, both visible and underlying, in a resource-constrained environment.

How do you assess conditions, set priorities, and allocate resources? Please describe how you approach tradeoffs, communicate decisions, and the principles that guide your approach.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, construction, capital planning, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or the public sector
• Familiarity with campus master planning, deferred maintenance strategies, and sustainability initiatives

The complete application file should include:  an LCCC Employment Application, a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise and relevant experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a professional statement (see above), and unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).  All can be uploaded to the online application.  Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment.  Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

Position includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; participation in state pension programs or alternative retirement plans; tuition assistance; generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays); and access to onsite childcare, free parking and fitness facilities.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.