NKU Graduate Education ยท 3 weeks ago
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
NKU Graduate Education is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management who will provide leadership and executive oversight for the Facilities Management Division. This role involves overseeing various departments and managing substantial budgets to ensure effective facilities planning, design, and operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides executive oversight, leadership, and professional direction to various Facilities Management areas, including Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Energy Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control
Oversees facilities planning, master planning, space administration, architecture, design and construction management, facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial, landscape, and other maintenance services, repairs and renovations, utility generation and environmental safety for the NKU campus and leased facilities
Provides strategic planning and budgeting to create and maintain a safe and secure environment that supports the mission of the University
Works with University staff at all levels, from the President and administrators to faculty, staff, and students
Prepares and manages an annual Facilities Management operating budget of approximately $12.3 million plus $4 million in utilities and an active capital construction budget of $100 million, as well as a variety of small renovation, capital renewal, and capital improvement projects
Oversees the preparations and submission of the Capital Plan and the biennial State Capital Budget Report for the University and submission of the space utilization report to the state
Provides oversight for the selection, negotiation for, and the utilization of outsourced professional services (architects, engineers, planners, custodial services etc.) needed relative to maintenance, master planning, capital improvements, construction management, renovation, and new construction
Directs and coordinates all real estate activities for the University. Activities include land/property acquisition, rental/leasing of university-owned facilities, contracting for leased facilities, and evaluation/recommendation of real property acquisition/disposal (5%)
Represents the university with business and local, state, and federal officials/entities, including legislators, state officials, county officials, construction companies, vendors, architecture, and engineering firms
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, engineering management, architecture, or closely related field
5 years experience is required
An acceptable equivalency would be extensive, proven facilities management experience and at least 10 years of progressive management experience at a university or large, complex organization
Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and prior experience with and ability to learn work management software
Any candidate who is offered this position is required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law
Preferred
A master's degree is desirable
A Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in Kentucky and APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) is highly desirable
Company
NKU Graduate Education
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Funding
Current Stage
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