Western Governors University · 1 day ago
Manager, Facilities
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $157K/yr
5+ years expWestern Governors University (WGU) is dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. As a Manager of Facilities, you will oversee daily operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and collaborative environment across all WGU campuses, while managing budgets, vendor relationships, and facility projects.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee daily facilities operations across all WGU sites, ensuring compliance, safety, and a high-quality work environment
Serve as the primary contact for internal service requests, vendor management, and property management communications
Implement and maintain SOPs and SLAs, conducting audits and driving process improvements
Manage office modifications, site maintenance projects, and space planning aligned with organizational goals
Contribute to annual facilities budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost optimization opportunities
Lead and mentor facilities team members and vendors in mailroom operations, office moves, inventory, and campus support services
Coordinate construction and renovation projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent experience in lieu of education)
5+ years of related experience in engineering, property management, business, construction, architecture, or similar field
1+ year of leadership experience
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to set priorities and manage team workloads effectively
Preferred
Previous experience in Facilities Management
Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation
Familiarity with systems such as CMMS, CAFM, BMS, BAS, BEMS, or facilities asset/inventory management platforms
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
HSA and FSA options
Life and disability insurance
Legal assistance and identity protection
Retirement savings plan
Wellbeing programs
Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family
Flexible PTO and Sick time
11 paid holidays
Additional paid leaves, including parental leave
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Western Governors University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (4)
2023 (12)
2022 (30)
2021 (17)
2020 (37)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
Recent News
2025-12-02
2025-10-29
Long Beach City College
2025-10-03
Company data provided by crunchbase