Facilities Coordinator

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

What You'll Do

As our Facilities Coordinator, you will handle the management of the IOE Building, which includes facilities and equipment coordination and support, space management, safety support, and incident responses. You will serve as the Department's Liaison with the College's Facilities Management Office and other facilities groups as necessary.

The Facilities Coordinator will report to the Department Administrator and may supervise student facilities assistants.

• Department facilities
  • Serve as primary contact and coordinator for building issues
  • Coordinate building and space access control, including keys and card access
  • Coordinate phone service for building occupants
  • Manage/perform space set-up, moves, alterations and associated documentation for labs, offices, and other departmental spaces
  • Collaborate with the College for renovation planning, design and construction
  • Manage space and asset survey processes
  • Provide support for the Department's Facilities Committee
• Department equipment
  • Coordinate the procurement of new and replacement furniture, supplies, fixtures, etc.
  • Coordinate building equipment and furniture installations, maintenance, and disposition
  • Assess utility and space needs for new equipment
  • Ensure all utilities in labs and building are operational
• Department building and lab safety
  • Serve as building safety coordinator
  • Coordinate the Department's Emergency Response Team (ERT) for emergent issues
  • With the Research Support Technician, coordinate with Environmental, Health, and Safety to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices
  • Provide support for the Department's Safety Committee
• Represent IOE with the College and University
• Other duties as assigned and needed

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

The Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan College of Engineering is at the forefront of research in energy, healthcare, supply-chain logistics, and transportation. Our researchers improve patient access to healthcare systems, predict the impact of power outages from hurricanes, improve accessibility to public transportation for wheelchair/scooter riders, design sustainable energy systems of the future, and much more.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of coordinating facility operations, preferably in higher education.
• Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. This position is classified as hybrid, working on campus for a minimum of four days a week.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Facilities Coordinator

Facilities Coordinator

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

College Engineering

Industrial & Operations Engin

10/30/2025 - 11/13/2025

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Facilities Operations