"Assistant Vice President and Director of Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management"

Job Details

The Assistant Vice President and Director of Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for all campus-wide auxiliary and facilities operations. This role is responsible for facilities planning, construction, maintenance, operations, and capital project delivery across the University’s on campus and off-campus real estate portfolio, including academic, residential, administrative, and auxiliary properties, to ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning, teaching, and working environment.

The position oversees a broad portfolio that includes Purchasing, Motor Pool, Central Receiving and Delivery, Dining Services, Mailroom, Physical Plant Operations, Print Shop, and Planning and Capital Projects. The AVP and Director of Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management, collaborate closely with the President’s Cabinet and other senior leaders to provide executive-level guidance on facilities, plant operations, and auxiliary services.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership, oversight, and management for Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management. In collaboration with Sodexo, direct and manage maintenance, mechanical systems, grounds, housekeeping, dining services, and procurement operations. Oversee facilities planning, master planning, space administration, architectural design, construction management, facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial services, landscaping, utilities, and environmental safety for the University campus and leased facilities. Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff. Establish performance standards and foster a work environment that promotes teamwork, excellence, respect, and inclusiveness. Oversee vendor contracts and procurement administration. Develop long-term departmental plans and annual goals aligned with the University’s strategic plan and institutional objectives. Plan, estimate, execute, and manage campus capital projects, including those outlined in the Campus Master Plan, as well as maintenance, repair, and renovation projects. Develop and manage multi-year strategies for the Corrective Maintenance Program and the three-to five-year capital plan. Manage all facilities-related vendors. Serve as project director for facilities-related initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality, safety, schedule adherence, and budget control. Monitor contractor performance against specifications and contract requirements. Oversee quality assurance programs and support marketing and customer service initiatives to improve services and increase revenues related to dining, campus retail, vending, and auxiliary operations. Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals and Bids. Provide research, analysis, and professional recommendations for construction, renovation, and major equipment purchases. Review specifications and drawings, participate in project meetings, and negotiate contracts within established parameters. Provide expertise and support to the President and Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, including preparing reports and presentations for the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees on facilities-related projects and costs. Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and requirements. Ensure compliance with university policies and all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business/management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience Ten (10) years of experience managing auxiliary services or closely related operations At least three (3) years of supervisory experience Experience in auxiliary services, procurement, supply services, or business operations preferred Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams Knowledge of budget management, purchasing, and deferred maintenance programs Experience in facilities operations and maintenance within a public or private university setting Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification