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The Ohio State University

Associate Vice President of Medical Center Space and Facility Planning

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


Scope of Position

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's associate vice president for Facilities is a senior-ranking position and is part of the operations executive team. He/She has a direct reporting relationship to the chief operating officer for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the senior vice president of Administration and Planning for The Ohio State University. Responsibilities include all Ohio State Wexner Medical Center owned and leased research, academic and office spaces, including The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, East Hospital, Ohio State Harding Hospital, University Hospital, ambulatory sites, as well as oversight over all health sciences space, in general. This position will work with senior leaders of the university and the medical center to ensure planning is collaborative and integrated as One University.

Position Summary

This position will have responsibility for strategic leadership and decision-making authority for all Wexner Medical Center facilities space. This includes space assignment, maintenance, planning, design, development, and renovation of all administrative clinical, teaching and research space.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Two senior directors, one facility management director, one business operations analyst, and one executive assistant; department also has several senior facility planners, planners, interior designers, and students.

Responsible to:

The chief operating officer for the Wexner Medical Center and the senior vice president of Administration and Planning for Ohio State.

Duties and Responsibilities

40%

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Medical Center Expansion Administration

Leads the design and development of Wexner Medical Center and the College of Medicine expansion and relocation projects.

Serves on the Executive Steering Committee that oversees the expansion projects.

Responsible for leading the planning, design, and opening of additional research space throughout the medical center and other new or existing buildings as appropriate.

Responsible for leading the planning, design, and opening of additional academic space throughout the medical center and other new or existing buildings as appropriate.

Serves as the senior representative at all medical center and university construction project meetings.

Facilitates communication with and gathers input from all clinical, research, teaching, and administrative staff on the appropriate design of any new or renovated facility.

Develops other satellite ambulatory care facilities.

40%

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Leads all development, design, construction, and renovation projects and staff space allocations

Develops and monitors a Master Space Plan across the entire Health Sciences District related to clinical, research, academic, office needs, and infrastructure/support needs (including parking).

Leads Wexner Medical Center capital facility budget planning. Coordinates closely with Facility Operations and university planning.

Develops facility design and branding standards for inclusion in Ohio State standards.

Represents the Wexner Medical Center at university capital planning meetings, including the Integrated Capital Planning Committee.

Develops metrics and monitors compliance including the refining and implementation of research metric accountability.

Identifies space, renovation, and relocation budget needs.

Assists with the planning process by identifying and organizing faculty, staff, and student participants.

Serves as the liaison between the hospital and vendors engaged in projects.

Leads all facilities upgrade projects.

Oversees the process for staff in identifying and defining space, furniture, equipment, and other needs when being relocated.

Oversees all relocations, renovations, and new space acquisition for the medical center as appropriate.

Identifies and develops plans to maximize utilization of existing facility space.

Oversees medical center real estate decisions (working with Planning, Architecture, and Real Estate (PARE).

Serves as a co-chair and voting member of the medical center Space Committee.

Serves as co-chair and voting member of The James Space Committee.

10% - Sustainability

Oversees the sustainability efforts for the Wexner Medical Center and the College of Medicine in support of the university's sustainability goals.

Chairs the medical center Sustainability Council, and serves on the university's sustainability council and resource stewardship council.

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Facilities operations

Oversees and monitors budgets/operations for Facilities Management.

Oversees capital equipment requests and budget.

Assumes responsibility for special projects and special events as requested.

Collaborates with applicable committees and coordinates with service departments to ensure all equipment meets appropriate function and maintenance standards.

Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

Organizational Expectations

Practices within the medical center's policies and procedures. Adheres to the Mission and Values statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and by formulating and meeting developmental goals.

Skills and Attributes

Intelligence and curiosity to instinctively question how things are done and how they may be done more effectively and efficiently.

Strength of personality, character, and persistence to champion and implement positive change and cultural transformation.

Able to engage in high-level decision-making processes, develop priorities and goals, and implement strategic and tactical measures.

Politically astute and able to navigate a complicated matrix.

Able to define and fully realize the role as leader and point person for facilities.

Develop key relationships within the medical center and the university, as well as with outside stakeholders.

Carry directions and vision of senior administration, as well as promote new ideas, strategies, and innovations.

Evaluate the Facilities team, put personnel in the best position to succeed, and make constructive changes and additions when necessary.

Develop understanding of applicable rules, requirements, and procedures and challenge when appropriate.

Ability to delegate intelligently and appropriately.

Drive quality, performance, and attention to detail to a higher level and demand excellence.

Implement state-of-the-art processes, procedures, and best practices.

Earn respect as an honest broker and someone who will always do what is right for the institution.

Able to lead cultural transformation and implement necessary changes.

Minimum Education RequiredMaster's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in architecture or business administration.

Required Qualifications

Ten years of senior hospital management experience required. Masters degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Health Administration, Business Administration, or Public Administration. Ability to statistically analyze and interpret data and considerable experience in computer applications necessary.

Familiarity with databases, data sources, and internet research. Ability to lead meetings and prioritize projects. Knowledge of health care environment, especially as it relates to physician practices.

Knowledge of Healthcare environment, especially as it relates to Physician practices.

Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. An up-to-date and detailed resume.

2. A letter of interest that includes:

Your interest in the associate vice president for Facilities Planning role.

How your experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

Why this is the right time for you to pursue this opportunity.

All inquiries and nominations should be submitted to Shannon Rice at

Rice.724@osu.edu

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Ohio State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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