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Associate Director for HRL Maintenance Operations

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 18, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	010576
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Associate Director for HRL Maintenance Operations
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with 'on-call' designation. Some evening and weekend work as required. This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Housing and Residence Life (Adm)
Work Location	HRL Building
Salary Range	$80,000 - $84,171
Primary Purpose of Department	The mission of Housing and Residence Life is to pledge to foster communities that enhance the academic, social and personal development of residential students. Furthermore, we strive to provide students with a variety of living environments that are clean, safe and affordable. The Department of Housing and Residence Life is comprised of a team of professionals committed to creating communities that enhance the academic, personal and social development of residential students and to providing students with a variety of services and comfortable living environments that are clean, safe and affordable.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Associate Director for HRL Maintenance Operations manages the day-to-day operations of the Housing Maintenance program and is responsible for maintaining, renovating, and preparing residential buildings which complements the environmental impact upon the student development goals of the department. The Associate Director has oversight responsibility for general repairs, renovations, purchasing, safety compliance, and inventory management. The Associate Director accomplishes these goals through planning, coordination of resources, directing a staff organization of over 15 full-time employees (including direct supervision of 4) and up to 60 student employees, and working with contractors performing renovation and repairs in Housing and Residence Life buildings.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating all maintenance work activities including general repairs, projects, and service work via third party contractors. Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for all work that is needed throughout the year. Reviews work flow and work assignments to ensure best practices are followed. Plans and executes all summer renovation work for identified projects. Assists with long-term planning for renovations in the residence halls. Determines furniture needs and major purchases for the upcoming few years and works with the Director to budget for these purchases. Oversees all recruitment, selection, development, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and evaluating of HRL maintenance staff, including student Maintenance Assistants. Promotes recruitment and selection methods that builds and retains a productive staff. Makes regular observations of staff work in order to provide feedback and evaluate them properly.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressive experience in maintenance, project and work management, and/or supervision experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Bachelor's degree At least 7 years of directly related experience Progressive supervisory responsibilities with full-time staff and/or student employees Experience working in a university setting, primarily in a Housing and Residence Life office, strongly preferred. Experience with water and mold remediation preferred. Experience managing contractors and working with vendors strongly preferred. Customer service experience, particularly with college students and parents Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) and have the computer and written skills to write bid specifications and other formal written documents for projects.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/ The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
Posting Open Date	03/18/2026
Posting Close Date	03/31/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	05/04/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressive experience in maintenance, project and work management, and/or supervision experience, OR an equivalent combination of education/experience?
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Please describe your professional experience and level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

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Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
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