Director 3 - Facilities Operations

Sodexo is seeking a Director Facilities Operations for our client-partners at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in beautiful Louisville, KY, to manage maintenance, custodial, and grounds. Our successful candidate will manage a large budget with a large staff, have excellent time management and leadership skills and mentor our integrated facilities team to positively influence our seminary students and family's well-being and create a healthy learning environment on our faith-based campus. Valid Driver's License with clear background is required. Very strong technical skills with hands on mechanical expertise, a high level of emotional intelligence and strong professional polish are required for success in the role. 

• Provide leadership as an experienced FM professional
• Remain focused on student success and assuring the needs of the students are anticipated and met with a sense of urgency
• Identify and solve problems proactively by walking through buildings doing inspections and assuring integrated facilities management runs smoothly

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• 5 years of experience at Director Level Facilities Management in a higher education setting
• Experience building a culture of accountability with strong adherence to Sodexo procedures
• Experience managing communication multiple times per day with C-Suite level clients
• Sense of urgency in assuring the needs of the students are anticipated and met
• Demonstrated history of proactive approach in problem solving skills
• Ability to manage hands-on mechanical expertise

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 5 years