Penn State University
Assistant Vice President - Facilities
Penn State University, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
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The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Facilities, in Hershey, PA is seeking an Assistant Vice President. This position is responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of the buildings, grounds, utility systems, and supporting infrastructure of the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus. They are responsible for the design and construction of facilities, architectural quality, landscapes, capital planning, master planning, major maintenance, space utilization, utility procurement, and environmental and safety programs.
This position leads multiple direct reports and an ~140-member (FTE) Facilities Department overseeing all physical plant activities for a 647-bed Academic Medical Center jointly operated by Penn State Health and the Penn State University College of Medicine, serves as the senior engineer and physical plant professional for the 550-acre campus's 5.2 million square feet of building space, and oversees in-house and contract facility maintenance; grounds maintenance; central heating and cooling plants; waste processing; environmental, occupational and fire safety programs; regulatory compliance; master planning, building and infrastructure design reviews; design and construction standard development; and construction project management.
This position is expected to represent Penn State University for aspects of facility design and construction; demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for the Facilities Department.
Education and experience:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field as well as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license as well as 10-15+ years of relevant experience.
Leadership experience within higher education and medical facilities is strongly desired. Familiarity with the Joint Commission as well as capital planning and facility master planning experience are preferred.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background CheckPennsylvania Child Abuse HistoryFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Facilities, in Hershey, PA is seeking an Assistant Vice President. This position is responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day management of the buildings, grounds, utility systems, and supporting infrastructure of the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center campus. They are responsible for the design and construction of facilities, architectural quality, landscapes, capital planning, master planning, major maintenance, space utilization, utility procurement, and environmental and safety programs.
This position leads multiple direct reports and an ~140-member (FTE) Facilities Department overseeing all physical plant activities for a 647-bed Academic Medical Center jointly operated by Penn State Health and the Penn State University College of Medicine, serves as the senior engineer and physical plant professional for the 550-acre campus's 5.2 million square feet of building space, and oversees in-house and contract facility maintenance; grounds maintenance; central heating and cooling plants; waste processing; environmental, occupational and fire safety programs; regulatory compliance; master planning, building and infrastructure design reviews; design and construction standard development; and construction project management.
This position is expected to represent Penn State University for aspects of facility design and construction; demonstrate a high level of diplomacy in persuading and influencing a wide variety of people at various levels and locations to achieve results; develop and implement solutions to highly complex and often controversial problems; develop and articulate broad goals and objectives for the Facilities Department.
Education and experience:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field as well as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license as well as 10-15+ years of relevant experience.
Leadership experience within higher education and medical facilities is strongly desired. Familiarity with the Joint Commission as well as capital planning and facility master planning experience are preferred.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background CheckPennsylvania Child Abuse HistoryFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
Hershey, PA