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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver is Colorado’s student-centered public university, offering affordable, high-quality, career-focused education in the heart of downtown Denver – the center of the state’s economic and cultural life. Serving 18,000+ students across 100+ undergraduate and graduate programs, certificates, and credentials, MSU Denver offers small classes taught by expert faculty and provides unparalleled access to internships, career and faculty mentors, and career opportunities with top employers.

MSU Denver is designed for today’s learners: 53% are the first generation in their families to attend college; 57% are students of color; and their average age is 24. With flexible pathways, rolling admissions, and consistent wraparound support, we meet students where they are and walk alongside them on the path to success.

As Colorado’s top transfer destination and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, MSU Denver is a national leader in advancing equity and spurring social mobility: 75% of our 115,000+ alumni remain in Colorado, impacting communities and fueling industries and innovation. Employers know Roadrunners are ready to contribute on day one.

For six decades, MSU Denver has been redefining who has access to excellent education, delivering an unmatched return on investment for students, families and Colorado’s economy. Be a changemaker at MSU Denver!

Oct 26, 2026
Director of Facility Operations
$130,000 - $142,500 yearly
Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO
The Director of Facility Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across the university’s portfolio of physical infrastructure and capital assets in addition to emergency and environmental health and safety programs. Operating in a unique, highly collaborative urban environment, this role oversees building operations, maintenance, lifecycle asset management, maintenance strategies, emergency management and environmental health and safety. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role drives operational excellence while serving as a key partner across administrative and academic units. This high-performing leader will bridge strategy with operational execution and serve as a key point of contact for campus partners—most notably the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), which owns and manages shared campus grounds and general use facilities. Additionally, this position directly leads a team consisting of two senior facilities managers, an environmental...