Virginia Union University · 3 months ago
Associate Vice President, Infrastructure Oper
Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. The Associate Vice President for Infrastructure Operations & Strategic Services provides visionary leadership and strategic planning for the university’s physical and digital infrastructure, overseeing operations and initiatives that ensure operational excellence.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term infrastructure strategy to support the university’s mission, growth, and operational resilience
Oversee strategic services including space planning, emergency management, environmental health and safety, transportation/parking, and campus support operations
Manage large-scale capital projects and renovations, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, compliance, and quality standards
Collaborate with Information Technology leadership to align digital and physical infrastructure for academic and administrative innovation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards
Direct budget development, fiscal accountability, and resource allocation for infrastructure operations and strategic service units
Partner with senior leadership to advance sustainability, climate resilience, and campus modernization initiatives
Foster a culture of customer service, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within all units under their leadership
Represent the university with external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, regulators, and community partners
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in infrastructure, facilities, or strategic operations, preferably within higher education or large complex organizations
Must be able to lift 10 pounds
Company
Virginia Union University
A premier historically black university, with a rich heritage and outstanding legacy of producing world-renown leaders; Virginia Union University offers its students "The Promise of A Limitless Future." (c) Located on 84 acres in the heart of Richmond, Virginia Union University, the beautiful and scenic campus showcases historic architecture, while providing comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts programs and graduate education for Christian ministries.