AVP, Campus Infrastructure & Management

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus, it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1,568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report, holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students, faculty, and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institution's mission. The principles are Innovation, Spiritual Formation, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Assistant Vice President of Campus Infrastructure & Management provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's physical campus, facilities, infrastructure, and related administrative services. This position is responsible for developing and implementing long-term campus infrastructure strategies while ensuring the safe, efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of university facilities, grounds, utilities, transportation, and capital assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of facilities operations, maintenance, grounds, utilities, custodial services, campus transportation, space management, and infrastructure-related services.
• Lead the development and implementation of short- and long-term campus master plans, infrastructure assessments, deferred maintenance plans, and capital improvement priorities.
• Develop recommendations regarding renovations, construction, deferred maintenance, building utilization, space allocation, and infrastructure improvements.
• Oversee capital projects from planning and budgeting through design, construction, completion, and post-project evaluation.
• Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and other external partners on campus construction and infrastructure projects.
• Establish project timelines, milestones, budgets, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital project budgets, operating expenses, and long-term financial forecasts.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and service agreements with construction companies, maintenance providers, utility providers, consultants, and other vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, building codes, environmental requirements, accessibility standards, health and safety regulations, and University policies.
• Coordinate with Campus Safety and emergency management personnel regarding emergency preparedness, business continuity, severe weather, utility disruptions, and campus emergencies.
• Develop sustainability initiatives related to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, environmental stewardship, and responsible campus development.
• Develop systems for tracking work orders, maintenance requests, facility conditions, projects, inventory, assets, and infrastructure performance.
• Utilize data and reporting to identify trends, evaluate operational performance, prioritize investments, and make recommendations to executive leadership.
• Regularly report campus infrastructure conditions, project status, financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and appropriate University committees.
• Support the University's enrollment, student experience, workforce, Athletics, events, and community engagement initiatives through effective campus operations.
• Develop staffing plans and organizational structures that support current and future campus infrastructure needs.
• Create and implement 30-, 60-, 90-day and annual operational plans for infrastructure priorities and departmental initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology integration, cost savings, and increased operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the President or designated executive leadership.
• Develop creative solutions to infrastructure challenges while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Establish a culture of accountability, responsiveness, safety, innovation, and customer service.
• Ensure that campus facilities support a welcoming, accessible, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, business administration, public administration, architecture, real estate, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities, infrastructure, construction, campus operations, property management, or a related field.
• Must be able to lift up to10 pounds.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume, four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment. For any questions or concerns, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

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