Connecticut State Community College · 5 hours ago
Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. The Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management assists the Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO with oversight of college operations and physical assets, ensuring financial and administrative objectives are achieved.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Support and enable campuses so they continue to promote CT State’s academic mission that includes education, community outreach, public service and CT State’s vision
Responsible for recommending and maintaining strategies to ensure continuity of operations. Oversight includes, but is not limited to, the physical plant, campus vehicles, facility fixtures and equipment, vendor management, cafeteria operations, bookstore operations, childcare operations, and working in collaboration with other entities for regulatory health safety and welfare compliance. Coordinate periodic collegewide shutdown periods
Collaborate with CT State leadership on the organizational structure, professional development, collective bargaining and labor relations for facilities and maintenance staff. Responsible for management of vendor relationships for contracted services. Responsible for analysis for the CT Contracting Standards Board. Direct responsibility for the operation of the New Britain campus. Provide direction for campus Associate Dean of Camus Operations and may periodically direct facility staff
Serve on various committees that initiate and provide oversight of health and safety standards, business continuity, contracting standards, vendor solicitation and facility compliance requirements
Collaborate with CT State campus leadership, and the CSCU System Office towards the development of capital project recommendation, funding reconciliation, continuity adhering to strategic plans and the consistency of space management
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Public Affairs, or a related field with ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in facilities operations, capital planning, or construction management, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex environment
Knowledge of building systems, capital project delivery, codes, regulatory compliance, and sustainability standards
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Must possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Operator's license during employment
Must comply with the Board of Regents Executive Residency policy
Preferred
Professional certifications such as: CEFP (Certified Educational Facilities Professional – APPA), CFM (Certified Facility Manager – IFMA), CPMM (Certified Professional Maintenance Manager – AFE), PMP (Project Management Professional), PE (Professional Engineer license), LEED Accredited Professional
Experience with: Unionized workforces, Public procurement processes, State and federal funding mechanisms
Benefits
Generous leave policies
Multiple retirement plan options
Comprehensive health insurance choices
Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Company
Connecticut State Community College
CT State Community College, headquartered in New Britain, is an associate degree and certificate-granting institution that serves 70,000 students, with 12 main campuses throughout Connecticut along with additional satellite locations.