Job description
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Pay Range: $98,200.00 - $162,100.00
Manager, Facilities
At WGU, we are driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through innovative, student-centric approaches. As Manager, Facilities, you will play a critical role in shaping the physical workplace experience that enables our teams to do their best work and support that mission.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily facilities operations across all WGU sites to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal service requests, vendor coordination, and property management communications
- Oversee SOPs and SLAs, conducting regular reviews and audits to drive continuous process improvement
- Manage office modifications, maintenance projects, and space planning aligned with organizational goals
- Support facilities budgeting by monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Supervise facilities staff and vendors across mail services, office moves, meeting logistics, inventory, and campus operations
- Partner cross-functionally to support construction, renovation, safety programs, and business continuity planning
What You’ll Bring
What's Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, property management, business, construction, architecture, or a related field
- 5+ years of related experience in facilities, property management, or similar environments
- 1+ year of leadership experience with demonstrated ability to guide teams and vendors
Core Capabilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on service excellence
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders
- Experience supporting safety compliance, including OSHA, building codes, and regulatory standards
- Desire to grow and expand the facilities operations and team
Bonus Points
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation
- Experience with systems such as CMMS, CAFM, BMS, BAS, BEMS, or facilities asset management tools
- Background in facilities management within a multi-site or corporate environment
Experience in Lieu of Education Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree. Typically, one year of experience is considered equivalent to one year of education.
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
- Introductory call
- Hiring manager interview
- Onsite interviews
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
Visa Sponsorship
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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Additional Information
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.