Job Title
Director of Facilities for Islander Housing
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Administrative Operations
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
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Another Source’s client, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is recruiting a Director, Housing Facilities to join their team in Corpus Christi, Texas. This is an onsite leadership opportunity supporting Islander Housing and the university’s residential experience through strategic facilities operations, maintenance management, and customer-focused service delivery.
Here’s a little about Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi:
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is a dynamic public university located on its own island along the Texas Gulf Coast. Known as the “Island University,” TAMU-CC serves a growing student population while fostering a collaborative campus culture centered on student success, innovation, and community engagement.
Housing and Residential Life plays a critical role in shaping the student experience by creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained living environments that support academic achievement and campus connection. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact the residential experience for students while leading facilities operations across a vibrant campus housing portfolio.
Learn more about Islander Housing here: https://www.tamucc.edu/finance-and-administration/auxiliary-services/housing/index.php
About this role:
The Director, Housing Facilities serves as a key operational leader for Islander Housing, overseeing facilities management, maintenance operations, capital improvements, vendor partnerships, and customer service delivery for university housing facilities.
This role is ideal for a facilities leader who enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership. The Director will lead maintenance, custodial, grounds, and administrative teams while partnering closely with campus stakeholders, vendors, students, and families to ensure housing facilities are safe, functional, and student-centered.
The Director will also play an important role in long-range planning, preventative maintenance strategy, summer turnover operations, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both operational effectiveness and the resident experience.
How you will spend your time:
Facilities Management (60%)
Lead strategic and day-to-day facilities operations for Islander Housing
Develop and maintain preventative, deferred, and corrective maintenance programs and procedures
Oversee unit turnover and refresh processes to support successful student move- ins
Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to facilities services, including landscaping, elevators, pest control, fire systems, pools, and summer turn support
Coordinate building maintenance projects, renovations, and construction progress from planning through occupancy
Serve as the primary facilities contact for Housing Operations, responding to student and parent concerns with professionalism and customer-focused problem solving
Provide leadership updates related to work orders, maintenance operations, and facilities projects
Support long-range facilities planning, compliance efforts, quality improvement initiatives, and operational controls
Ensure housing facilities meet university standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements
Participate as a member of the housing leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and operational decision-making
Manage designated operational budgets and support communication efforts related to facilities services and projects
Team Leadership & Supervision (30%)
Lead and supervise maintenance, custodial, grounds, and administrative support staff
Establish clear expectations, workflows, and accountability measures for team members and student workers
Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership development for facilities staff
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and engagement
Coordinate presentations and updates related to construction and facilities progress
Monitor operational performance and establish metrics to evaluate departmental success
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on operational excellence and responsiveness
Additional Responsibilities (10%)
Participate in special projects and university initiatives as assigned
Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen the student residential experience
Perform additional duties in support of housing and university operations
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Ten (10) years of related facilities, housing operations, maintenance, or building management experience
Additional education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications, including:
High school diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years of related experience
Associate's degree with twelve (12) years of related experience
Master’s degree with eight (8) years of related experience
Doctoral degree with six (6) years of related experience
Demonstrated supervisory and team leadership experience
Experience overseeing facilities operations, maintenance programs, and vendor coordination
Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and operational needs simultaneously
Knowledge of compliance standards, policies, procedures, and operational controls related to facilities management
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems, including communications, networks, cybersecurity systems, electrical systems, hazardous waste treatment systems, or water treatment systems
What’s in it for you:
The anticipated salary for this position is $90,000 annually
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees financially, physically, and personally, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Retirement plans through TRS or ORP with employer contributions
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Vacation and sick leave accrual plus paid holidays
Tuition assistance through the Employee Betterment Program, offering up to 18 credit hours annually after eligibility requirements are met
Wellness and employee support resources
Additional voluntary retirement savings options
For consideration, application materials should be submitted using Another Source job portal
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NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
