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The City University of New York · 2 months ago

Assistant Vice President for Facilities Planning & Operations

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $210K/yr

15+ years exp

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking an experienced senior executive for the role of Assistant Vice President for Facilities Planning & Operations at Hunter College. This position involves overseeing campus planning, managing facilities infrastructure, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective operations and capital project management.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supervising the functions of the Executive Director of Facilities, providing leadership to the skilled trades, maintenance and laborers, custodial staff, technical staff, procurement, and administrative support positions including project managers and planning staff

Formulates strategic planning for all operations areas, including staffing levels, managing performance standards consistent with college-wide needs across all campuses

Serves as the College representative for developing and assisting with updating and implementing the College Master Plan in coordination with the goals of the College Strategic Plan

Assists the Vice President for Operations with the acquisition of real estate to meet the College’s demands for space to meet academic and administrative needs; develops and implements protocols for managing campus facilities including routine maintenance, special projects, privately funded projects, and projects under the supervision of the City University Construction Fund (CUCF) and the Dormitory Authority of New York (DASNY)

Assists with the management of the Facilities and Planning annual budgets of $14M efficiently to help ensure that procurements follow appropriate rules and regulations

Collaborates with other senior executives and Deans at the College to develop and advocate for capital budget; upgrades and improves facilities to meet Hunter’s Master Plan, academic Strategic Plan, Mission and Performance Standards

Assists with managing and procuring maintenance contracts; develops productivity goals and operational improvements and best practices for highest and best use of the College operating budget and University

Provides an important leadership role and coordinates capital projects with University Sustainability and Decarbonization Taskforce initiatives

Participates in the College Crisis Management Taskforce

Assists the VP for Operations and AVP of Communications in facilitating positive communications and relationships with neighborhoods surrounding all campuses; includes representing the College when requested with external parties in collaborative and negotiated relationships pertaining to planning and capital projects

Represents the VP for Operations as requested at College and University Committees

Performs other duties as requested by the Vice President of Operations

Qualification

Facilities PlanningCapital Projects ManagementPublic Sector ExperienceBuilding Codes KnowledgeBudget ManagementJudgmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Eight years' related experience

Master's degree in a related field

Fifteen years of experience including 10-years of progressive managerial experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

Excellent judgment

Preferred

Public sector managerial experience

Knowledge of building codes and regulations

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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