JOB Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations, the Associate Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities (AVP) is responsible for directing and coordinating the daily operations and developing plans for all campus facilities to support the academic and service mission of the University. Responsibilities include professional design development, construction, renovation of campus facilities, and maintenance of the same, as well as other vital campus services as assigned. Acts as agent for the University when coordinating work of internal facilities and planning offices and external contractors. Additionally, the AVP will play an important role in maintaining and establishing policies and procedures related to capital planning and maintenance. The AVP is the executive leader for up to 200 facilities positions and a budget of over $12 million per year.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
30%
Supervise Facilities and Planning Operations (FPO) administrators responsible for campus projects, identify and champion the needs for FPO as part of the campus Senior Leadership Team, and help university leaders prioritize campus capital projects and maintenance.
20%
Focus on continuous improvement operations to ensure cost-effective solutions are used to maintain campus beautification, cleanliness, ensure mechanical systems are in place to support campus operations, and “manage by walking around,” to ensure accessibility to FPO staff, campus stakeholders, and complete understanding of campus names
20%
Serve on campus committees that require space or facilities input, or that are created to improve facilities and planning operations. Understand and, as necessary, work with the Memo of Understanding and the Bargaining Unit.
10%
Determine the most appropriate structure for university FPO, including degree of outsourcing where appropriate, services to provide to campus with most appropriate chargeback rates, and structure quickest response rates for requests for services.
10%
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulation related to facilities code and other applicable legislation and regulations.
10%
Other capital planning, facilities-related, and university service duties as assigned.
This position is accountable for the work described within this job description. However, the intent of the job description is to be representative of the duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position; it is not intended to be exhaustive. The individual filling the position may be required to perform other duties incidental to the work described above or as otherwise directed by the University.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supervisory Responsibilities:-
Up to 6 direct - Regular part-time or full-time employees
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Up to 200 indirect - Regular part-time or full-time employees, student employees, including Graduate Assistants
Budget Responsibilities:-
Manage Budget - 10%
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$50,000 Sign-Off Authority
Physical/Environmental Factors:-
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals
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Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs
