The Assistant Director oversees facility planning, preventive maintenance, capital improvement projects, unit procurement, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and departmental safety programs while providing leadership to facilities management staff, including Physical Plant Superintendents, Facilities Supervisors, HVAC/Refrigeration personnel, skilled trades, and administrative support staff. As a member of the Dining Services senior leadership team, this position develops long-range facilities strategies, manages multimillion-dollar maintenance and capital budgets, supports operational continuity, and ensures facilities align with the University's mission and strategic priorities.