AVP for Facilities Operations

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We are looking for a AVP for Facilities Operations for an Ivy League, higher education facility in the Northeast part of the country. If you are looking to work for an organization with amazing culture at a premier level this is the opportunity for you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right person. Please apply directly to the contact information below.

AVP for Facilities Operations Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive, comprehensive experience in facilities management services, preferably in a higher education environment.  
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management, business administration, architecture, related field or the equivalent as measured by a diverse professional background with 15 years or more of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated background in fiscal management including estimating and understanding of theories, practices and policies used in finance and business, and development and administration of operating and project budgets. 
• Demonstrated organizational, personnel, and managerial experiences including being an effective role model and supporter of programs that promote/maintain employee culture and belonging.  

AVP for Facilities Operations Responsibilities:

• Leadership
  • In a highly complex environment, fosters an atmosphere of collaboration with and among College constituencies including customers and other facilities offices. Communicates with stakeholders to inform and involve them in the decision-making process. Responsibilities include leading facilities staff to ensure that campus students, faculty, staff, and visitors are provided with a well-maintained environment in which to learn, teach, and work by providing consistent, well-executed services.  
  • Leads strategic efforts at process improvement, including identifying/defining and implementing best practices, implementing service level agreements both internally with customers and with external contractors, maintaining the highest level of service to customers, and creating operational efficiencies for the College. Conducts regular assessments to identify improvement opportunities.  
  • Plans, organizes, and controls activities involved in the responsive, preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance and repair of College facilities and systems. Works closely with the staff to establish and define goals and standards for these programs to ensure proper operation, and to correct malfunctions before major breakdowns develop and ensure continuous and reliable operations. Routinely monitors performance with qualitative and quantitative data. 
• Staff and Fiscal Management
  • Delivers managerial oversight of approximately 350 staff members, including all of the exempt, non-exempt, and union members in the respective areas, and directly supervises the Senior Director of Grounds and Fleet Management, Director of Residential Operations, Director of Custodial Services, Director of Maintenance Services, and Assistant Director for Project Transition.  
  • Answerable for management issues within area of responsibility including labor relations, individual and group behavior, diversity and sensitivity, team building practices, hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, and rewards. Collaborates closely with Campus Services and central Human Resources colleagues. 
• Culture and Employee Belonging
  • Help to make the department a desired place to work where people feel welcomed, heard, and accepted
  • Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion through interaction, training, and leadership

AVP for Facilities Operations Benefits:

• Great quality of life, PTO, 6 floating holidays, and closure during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year week
• Amazing Culture that really cares about their people and students
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement contribution match of 9% above salary
• Relocation offered on a case-by-case basis

If this opportunity interests you and you would love to hear more, please contact me at geisenhart@goodwinrecruiting.com. If this opportunity does not spark your interest, but you may know someone who might be open, please feel free to pass my information along.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 165636

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Greg Eisenhart

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