Vice President of Operations

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization. This position provides leadership for facilities, marketing/communications, auxiliary enterprises, and human resources.

Those reporting to Vice President include the Executive Director of Facility Services, Director of Communications and Public Relations, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Auxiliary Services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an applicable field required; doctorate degree preferred;
• At least five years of full-time administrative leadership experience;
• Strong leader who has the ability to motivate and support teams with diverse responsibilities;
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong positive relationships;
• Deep knowledge of resource prioritization and allocation, strategic thinking, policy development and implementation, and compliance with regulatory requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to create clear, precise, and effective verbal and written communication for multiple audiences;
• Skill in supervisory leadership, managing, organizing, human relations, negotiation, and budgeting;
• Demonstrated project management and time-management skills including dealing with multiple and competing deadlines, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, complete tasks on time, and be responsive to requests;
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to meet a work schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the College’s Executive Cabinet, developing and shaping institutional goals, policies, and direction and long-range planning strategies.
• Provide support and coordination of College President’s agenda of strategic initiatives, emerging priorities, and the range of other activities/special projects central to the success of the College and its operations.
• In collaboration with key partners, identify, develop, and, in some cases, direct the implementation of strategic initiatives related to the College’s growth, as well as organizational partnerships which support the mission of KC.
• Work with senior leaders, faculty, and staff in individual and group settings to guide and coordinate implementation activities related to strategic plans designed to achieve the President’s vision.
• Ensure facility and physical plant operational objectives and capital improvement initiatives are effectively implemented and monitored for successful completion within defined timelines and budget.
• Ensure that marketing strategies and public relations activities contribute to the attainment of strategic goals and objectives.
• Ensure human resource functions align with federal, state, and local laws and support the organization through the employee life-cycle.
• Ensure that auxiliary enterprises are aligned with the strategic plan and goals of the College and ensure soundness and fiscal responsibility among all areas. Includes campus stores, museums, fitness center, printing services, and Dodson Auditorium.
• Provide leadership for employees with exemplary work habits, fiscal responsibility, and personal professional development.
• Serve on various institutional committees.
• Support College activities and special events through attendance and/or participation.
• Serve as a positive and active representative of the College
• Have availability to address impromptu situations involving the College during non-traditional work hours.
• Contribute to a safe educational and working environment and be prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur; serve as a senior member of the College crisis/emergency management programs;
• Requires the kind of teamwork, supervision, and personal interaction that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement.
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field.
• Positively and professionally represent Kilgore College through community involvement and activities.
• Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of the College and/or as assigned by the President.

Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Salary will commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees