Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management

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Department:

Finance & Treasurer

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management is responsible for the leadership of facilities operations and services. This position reports directly to the CFO, Vice President and Treasurer in the Office of Finance and Treasurer Division. Reporting to this position are the Director of Facilities Operations, Facilities Finance Director and Director of Energy and Engineering. The nature of this role within the organizational unit is to provide leadership, management, strategic direction and oversight of the university’s facilities and services.

Responsible for managing facilities and grounds totaling 4.5 million gross square feet, 63 buildings and serving a community of approximately 18,000 members, including a residential population of more than 3,500. Manages operating budgets totaling $59 million.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strategic Direction: Provide day-to-day management and strategic direction for the unit to guide continuous care and stewardship of university assets. Develop annual unit budget, goals, ensure compatibility between unit and overall university goals and objectives. Monitor progress on achievement of expected outcomes. Research opportunities for improving service, decreasing costs, and staying current with marketplace trends.
  
  
• Leadership and Oversight: Oversee programs to assess service quality, unit effectiveness, compliance with applicable codes, compliance with university facilities standards and attainment of budget performance goals. Provide leadership for all facilities services and the physical plant (facilities maintenance for campus grounds, maintenance and housekeeping services in key owned and leased campus buildings, properties and residence halls). Oversee campus sustainability efforts including energy conservation and management, campus recycling and the zero-waste program. Provide leadership for Campus Shuttle.
  
  
• Leadership/Management: Provides development and leadership across the department to build a high-performing team with an excellent culture where diversity is valued, respected, and celebrated. Meet regularly with direct reports and staff to review current and future projects to ensure resources are properly aligned. Responsible for setting goals and expectations for direct reports and holding staff accountable for successful performance while also providing development and coaching opportunities. Regularly align the evolving needs and goals of the organization with the evolving abilities and goals of staff. Plan and support the development of individuals’ skills and abilities. Assure that unit commitments to service levels, schedules, and priorities are met.
  
  
• Collaboration and Planning: Manage the development, gathering, and presenting of information to department and unit managers. Serve on a variety of university-wide committees and working groups.Collaborate with other departments and project teams to accomplish university goals.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Directly supervises three full-time employees: Director of Facilities Operations, Facilities Finance Director and Director of Energy and Engineering.
  
  

Competencies:

• Collaborative Leadership
  
  
• Developing Plans
  
  
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
  
  
• Driving Continuous Improvement
  
  
• Building a Customer Focused Organization
  
  
• Managing Talent
  
  
• Leading and Inspiring People
  
  
• Acquiring and Analyzing Information
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time
  
  
• Exempt
  
  
• This position is considered "essential" under the University's personnel policy guidelines and is subject to be on call during weather or other emergencies or during non-standard working hours, as necessary.
  
  

Salary Range:

• $235,000 - $250,000 annually
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, management/business discipline or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and abilities to perform the job.
  
  
• 10+ years experience in managing facilities services in a large campus-like organization, preferably within a university setting or closely equivalent experience.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in management/business discipline
  
  
• 15+ years of relevant experience
  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Experience managing a large (minimum 100) workforce with diverse skills and responsibilities.
  
  
• Skilled in gathering, analyzing, and presenting financial and management information in a clear and coherent manner.
  
  
• Must have experience in communicating in written and oral form to a diverse audience and skill set. Should be knowledgeable in quality improvement processes and techniques, and skilled in leading group activity.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
  
  
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

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