Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management

Connecticut State Community College•New Britain, CT

2d•$140,721 - $175,901•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. The Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations and Management assists the Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO (EVPO) with oversight of the college operations and physical assets at all CT State locations to ensure college-wide financial and administrative objectives are achieved. The position implements Board policy and develops college strategy, procedures and best practices. The position reports to the CT State Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO and works with the CSCU Vice President of Facilities, and executive leaders within the college to carry out major initiatives. Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Operations and CFO, the Associate Vice President provides strategic and technical direction to campus facilities leaders. Important facility focused responsibilities of this position include collaborating with the twelve college campuses and multiple off campus locations, oversight of operations, facility staff management, capital program integration and general management responsibilities.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Campus Collaboration 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.
Operations 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.
Staffing 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 .
Management Serve on various committees that initiate and provide oversight of health and safety standards, business continuity, contracting standards, vendor solicitation and facility compliance requirements.
Capital Program 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.