Musa Pam

Musa Pam

Associate Vice President of Facilities Management

Department(s)
Facilities Management
Mail Code
1048
Phone
702-895-0888
Email
musa.pam@unlv.edu

Biography

As associate vice president of Facilities Management, Musa Pam is responsible for approximately 4 million square feet of space within 100 buildings and facilities, 13,000 assets, and 400 acres of grounds on UNLV's Maryland and Shadow Lane campuses. He leads a workforce of approximately 300, including direct reports, administrative personnel, custodial, trades, grounds, and student workers, and oversees the unit's operational and capital improvement budgets.

Philosophy

Mr. Pam is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives. He is dedicated to advancing UNLV's Top Tier 2.0 mission through Business Affairs’ culture and service standards and facilities’ “REBELS with a CAUSE” strategy. These principles provide guidelines for delivering an excellent customer experience and creating a positive work culture.

Background

Prior to joining UNLV in 2021, he served as the director of operations, logistics, and support at Brown University, a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. While there, he oversaw 7.2 million square feet of university space on 146 acres, including 260 buildings and 24,000 facilities management assets. He also worked with planning, design, and construction to support $100 million in annual construction and infrastructure renewal projects.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Bachelor of Science, Facilities and Plant Engineering, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Master of Business Administration, Boston University Questrom School of Business

Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), and Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM)

Professional Service & Associations

  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Master of Science in Facilities Management (MSFM) program
    • Former adjunct faculty member
  • APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities
  • Association for Facilities Engineering Chapter 88
    • Previously served as secretary
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy Engineering Advisory Council
  • Massachusetts Maritime Academy International Maritime Business Advisory Board
  • Boston University Alumni Council

Awards

  • 2017 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alumnus of the Year
  • 2016 Partners In Excellence Team Award for volunteerism issued by Partners Healthcare System
  • 2011 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Distinguished Alumnus in Facilities Management Award