Maryland Institute College of Art
Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
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Job Title: Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Operations
Grade: 12
Salary Range: $131,600 - $171,000
Union: NA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Position summary:
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities Management will report to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for directing the budget, physical plant, staffing and management of the College's campus facilities and major campus capital projects, design and construction, environmental health and safety, campus shuttle program, events, and sustainability. The AVP will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to build strong partnerships, and to understand and support the needs of customers for sustainable, responsive and effective programs in operations.
This position supports the College's mission, vision, and strategic plan, and is responsible for providing a safe, well-maintained, sustainable campus.
Major role functions:
Space Management Small and large scale capital projects Facilities Maintenance Transportation Services Building Services Environmental Health and Safety Events Management Position responsibilities:
Manage the planning and coordination of major new construction or renovation to campus buildings, facilities, landscapes and other campus expansions and improvements, including the renovation and remodeling of existing structures designated historic buildings; oversee campus construction standards; approve post occupancy evaluations of facility performance. Oversee facility condition index reports, and plans; collaborate on deferred maintenance programming and other construction related issues. Conduct and coordinate planning activities related to the physical development of College properties including administering and maintaining the campus plan; oversee compliance with local, state, federal and College policies relating to land use, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), historic preservation, sustainability, etc. Maintain a space inventory; advise the College's administration with respect to physical development matters, space assignment, and allocation; and analyze and research space issues and assignments related to classroom utilization, Facilities and Administrative cost recovery rates, institutional comparisons, etc. Develop and manage the long-term capital projects plan. Oversee long-range facilities planning work such as major extension and rehabilitation of campus properties and related systems. Serve on college committees and teams including the Space Advisory Group, Incident Management Team, and the Environmental Issues Committee and provide coordination for the Campus Planning Committee. Provide leadership to facilities services and the physical plant (facilities maintenance for campus grounds, maintenance and custodial services in all owned and leased campus buildings, properties and residence halls). Provide leadership to all building utilities operations (heating and power plant), customer service and campus relations, as well as the area's financial and administrative services and human resources. Oversee campus sustainability efforts including energy conservation and management, campus recycling and the zero-waste program, investing in sustainable chemicals and alternative fuel vehicles. Collaborate in the development of emergency mitigation and action plans and actively participate in the Critical Incident Management Team and Emergency Response program. Provide leadership to the Building Services department, including bio-and electrical waste management. Provide leadership to the Environmental Health and Safety department team. Provide leadership to Campus Shuttle & Events Management teams. Direct and work with the staff to minimize its energy use, reduce negative environmental impacts, and promote environmental stewardship. Create opportunities to put these actions to further the Colleges educational, research and service missions. Lead and maintain the regular purchase of commodities for the College through annual/bi-annual bid-processes. Provide overall supervision for the College's facilities and capital construction purchasing programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A thorough knowledge of facilities design and construction; facilities maintenance and building renewal management; sustainable building design and operations; utilities operation and management; human resources management, organizational development and training; and financial management. A record of progressively responsible management experience involving planning, operations and maintenance in a campus setting (higher education preferred). Demonstrate proven leadership skills with success in complex organizations. Experience with RFP/RFQ/RFI, Architectural Design Process, Bid Process, M/B/E W/B/E and local purchasing preferred. Have the ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals that measure effectiveness of contributions to efficiency and service is required. Provide expert project management skills, such as those utilized in managing capital projects. Be knowledgeable about relevant laws (e.g., ADA) and possess a broad knowledge of principles of sustainability that may be applicable to campus operations. Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of people, build trust and consensus with college constituents including faculty, staff and students. Possess well-developed analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Thorough knowledge and experience developing, executing and maintaining contracts with service providers. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field A record of progressively responsible management experience involving planning, operations and maintenance in a higher education setting. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and personnel in unionized environments is strongly preferred. Reporting to this position:
Director of Risk, Director of Events, Manager of Transportation, Manager of Physical Plant, Manager of Facilities & Grounds, , Office Manager, Building Services Supervisors
Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must successfully complete a full background check May need to work additional hours and some weekends during times of peak activity Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position) Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.
Job Title: Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Operations
Grade: 12
Salary Range: $131,600 - $171,000
Union: NA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Position summary:
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities Management will report to the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for directing the budget, physical plant, staffing and management of the College's campus facilities and major campus capital projects, design and construction, environmental health and safety, campus shuttle program, events, and sustainability. The AVP will work collaboratively with faculty and staff to build strong partnerships, and to understand and support the needs of customers for sustainable, responsive and effective programs in operations.
This position supports the College's mission, vision, and strategic plan, and is responsible for providing a safe, well-maintained, sustainable campus.
Major role functions:
Space Management Small and large scale capital projects Facilities Maintenance Transportation Services Building Services Environmental Health and Safety Events Management Position responsibilities:
Manage the planning and coordination of major new construction or renovation to campus buildings, facilities, landscapes and other campus expansions and improvements, including the renovation and remodeling of existing structures designated historic buildings; oversee campus construction standards; approve post occupancy evaluations of facility performance. Oversee facility condition index reports, and plans; collaborate on deferred maintenance programming and other construction related issues. Conduct and coordinate planning activities related to the physical development of College properties including administering and maintaining the campus plan; oversee compliance with local, state, federal and College policies relating to land use, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), historic preservation, sustainability, etc. Maintain a space inventory; advise the College's administration with respect to physical development matters, space assignment, and allocation; and analyze and research space issues and assignments related to classroom utilization, Facilities and Administrative cost recovery rates, institutional comparisons, etc. Develop and manage the long-term capital projects plan. Oversee long-range facilities planning work such as major extension and rehabilitation of campus properties and related systems. Serve on college committees and teams including the Space Advisory Group, Incident Management Team, and the Environmental Issues Committee and provide coordination for the Campus Planning Committee. Provide leadership to facilities services and the physical plant (facilities maintenance for campus grounds, maintenance and custodial services in all owned and leased campus buildings, properties and residence halls). Provide leadership to all building utilities operations (heating and power plant), customer service and campus relations, as well as the area's financial and administrative services and human resources. Oversee campus sustainability efforts including energy conservation and management, campus recycling and the zero-waste program, investing in sustainable chemicals and alternative fuel vehicles. Collaborate in the development of emergency mitigation and action plans and actively participate in the Critical Incident Management Team and Emergency Response program. Provide leadership to the Building Services department, including bio-and electrical waste management. Provide leadership to the Environmental Health and Safety department team. Provide leadership to Campus Shuttle & Events Management teams. Direct and work with the staff to minimize its energy use, reduce negative environmental impacts, and promote environmental stewardship. Create opportunities to put these actions to further the Colleges educational, research and service missions. Lead and maintain the regular purchase of commodities for the College through annual/bi-annual bid-processes. Provide overall supervision for the College's facilities and capital construction purchasing programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. A thorough knowledge of facilities design and construction; facilities maintenance and building renewal management; sustainable building design and operations; utilities operation and management; human resources management, organizational development and training; and financial management. A record of progressively responsible management experience involving planning, operations and maintenance in a campus setting (higher education preferred). Demonstrate proven leadership skills with success in complex organizations. Experience with RFP/RFQ/RFI, Architectural Design Process, Bid Process, M/B/E W/B/E and local purchasing preferred. Have the ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals that measure effectiveness of contributions to efficiency and service is required. Provide expert project management skills, such as those utilized in managing capital projects. Be knowledgeable about relevant laws (e.g., ADA) and possess a broad knowledge of principles of sustainability that may be applicable to campus operations. Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of people, build trust and consensus with college constituents including faculty, staff and students. Possess well-developed analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Thorough knowledge and experience developing, executing and maintaining contracts with service providers. Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field A record of progressively responsible management experience involving planning, operations and maintenance in a higher education setting. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and personnel in unionized environments is strongly preferred. Reporting to this position:
Director of Risk, Director of Events, Manager of Transportation, Manager of Physical Plant, Manager of Facilities & Grounds, , Office Manager, Building Services Supervisors
Conditions of Employment:
Candidate must successfully complete a full background check May need to work additional hours and some weekends during times of peak activity Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position) Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)
Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.
Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.