Type of Position: Staff - Full Time

Department: Facilities - Skilled Crafts

Appointment Length: July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours: NA

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities provides leadership and management oversight for all aspects of facilities, maintenance, grounds, custodial, construction, utilities, labor crews, and infrastructure. This includes the formulation of policy and standards, standards and procedures, safety practices, physical plant assessment, and occupational security standards. The AVP will foster a culture of process improvement and service orientation for the campus; evaluate and prioritize facility initiatives; and collaborate with stakeholders to further institutional strategic and operational goals to ensure the effective, efficient, and secure operation of all facilities. The AVP will be a creative and strategic leader, exhibit outstanding collaboration skills, and be an excellent communicator. The AVP reports to the Vice President of Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer.

This position has been designated as essential. This means that when Fairmont State University is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Fairmont State University. Fairmont State University is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The AVP has responsibility for all aspects of the institution's physical plant, trades and services, custodial, grounds, occupational safety, construction, and deferred maintenance program as well as all related departmental budgets and staff. Specific oversight functions include but are not limited to the following:

• The AVP of Facilities will integrate into the Universities culture as a collaborative service provider and partner within all levels of the organization.