Western New Mexico University · 14 hours ago
Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operations
Silver City, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expWestern New Mexico University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operations to manage and evaluate the operations of all facilities throughout the University. The role involves planning, supervising, and implementing maintenance and operational strategies for the University’s buildings and grounds.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provides input into the planning, design and construction of new facilities
Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies and operating procedures for the care and maintenance of the University’s buildings, facilities, grounds, vehicles, and parking areas
Designs, establishes and maintains staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departmental function
Plans, directs and supervises work activities of supervisors to ensure adherence with established performance and quality standards
Develops budgetary requirements and prioritizes facilities projects based on available resources. Creates annual budgets for maintenance and renovations
Identifies, assesses and prioritizes deferred maintenance needs for all buildings, grounds, and campus infrastructures
Establishes and supervises preventive and emergency maintenance programs. Reviews and investigates requests and/or complaints of work performance
Works closely with project initiators to ensure that design specifications are in accordance with objectives
Reviews and assesses project and work order requirements
Collaborates with senior administration, determines departmental priority for in-house and/or subcontract status
Represents the University to governmental agencies and vendors
Interfaces with the Board of Regents, New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the State Board of Finance
Provides a broad range of administrative and supervisory functions. Supervises assigned staff in accordance with WNMU personnel practices including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, guidance, etc. Participates in the process of ongoing personal and professional development. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts (internal and external). Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with WNMU philosophy
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 7 years of related experience, or Associates degree with 10 years of related experience, or high school diploma/GED certificate with 15 years of related experience
Knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal building codes, statutes, and regulations to include LEED standards
Knowledge of project management, construction methods, personnel management, specification writing, contract administration, fire codes, building codes and ADA compliance
Ability to read and interpret sketches, diagrams, blue prints and schematics
Must be knowledgeable of University policies and procedures
Must be able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy
Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community
Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications
Must be able to work in conditions that include extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises
Ability to lift, push or pull objects weighing over 50 pounds
Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources
Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals
Ability to compose correspondence and reports and remain in a sedentary position for prolonged periods of time
Requires a valid driver's license
Required to complete Defensive Driving Course within 6 months. (If applicable to the role)
Preferred
Professional Engineering Certification
Bilingual (Spanish)
Benefits
Full Time Benefitted
Company
Western New Mexico University
More than 3,700 students attend our five campuses and online.
501-1000 employees
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