Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Division
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Posting Details
Posting Number F2336PWorking Title Associate Vice President for Facilities Management DivisionDepartment FMD-AVP-Business Office
About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department The Facilities Management Division team members manage, operate, and maintain campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia. The FMD unit comprises licensed professionals, managers, and tradespeople, including engineers, electricians, plumbers, building services professionals, carpenters, painters, HVAC experts, heavy equipment operators, landscape architects, and groundskeeping staff. FMD establishes priorities and long-term plans that protect the campus's financial investment in its physical infrastructure and facilities that provide a physical environment conducive to teaching, research, outreach, and student life.
Position Details
Position Information Classification Title Chief Facilities OfficerFLSA Faculty Rank Administrative FacultyContract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in an appropriate academic discipline.
- Licensed and registered as a professional engineer.
- At least ten years of progressive experience in facilities management administration.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for the Facilities Management Division (FMD). This position reports directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. It serves as the senior facilities engineer for UGA while working collaboratively with the university architect to collectively fulfill the duties of the chief facilities officer. The associate vice president for FMD is responsible for directing and leading the Facilities Management Division team, which is broadly responsible for managing approximately 12 million gross square feet of facilities and approximately 823 acres on UGA's main campus in Athens, GA.
Key Responsibilities
- The university seeks candidates who are innovative, collaborative, and accomplished leaders in their field, forward-thinking professionals with a demonstrated strong commitment to excellence and high-quality customer service and dedicated to furthering an accessible campus environment that supports students with various professional and academic experiences.
- Work strategically and foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture.
- Identify, assess, and champion opportunities for data-driven decision-making, use of technology, process automation and innovation.
- Foster and enhance relationships, coordination, and partnership between the Facilities Management Division, the University System of Georgia, and other institutions.
- Assist UGA's executive leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of effective facilities management policies that support UGA's strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively with vice presidents, deans, senior faculty, and administrators to promote effective communications and to understand and support the facility needs of the university's instruction, research, public service and outreach, and student life programs.
- Engage the campus community to assess and improve services, support, programs, and reporting across all units. Develop, monitor, and recommend process improvements that align with the university's strategic vision.
- Work collaboratively with partners across the university, including but not limited to, the office of research, office of instruction, university architects, environmental safety division, university housing, student affairs, finance division, athletics, space planning & management, procurement, etc.
- Provide leadership as UGA continues to implement innovative strategies to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce to fulfill FMD's broad and diverse portfolio of responsibilities in an ever-increasing competitive market for talent.
- Build competencies within Facilities Management Division by leading, coaching, developing, evaluating, and mentoring team members, all while promoting professional development and ensuring strong staff engagement and retention.
- Provide overarching leadership to all areas of the Facilities Management Division.
Additional Requirements
- A record of fostering an organizational culture of teamwork and belonging.
- A history of responsible management and leadership background.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the university community.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Master's degree in an appropriate academic discipline.
- Relevant certifications, such as but not limited to:
- Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) via APPA
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) via IFMA
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) via IFMA
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) via AEE
- Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) via AEE
- Ten years of progressive experience in facilities management administration in a higher education environment.
- Five years of experience in facilities management at a Carnegie Classification Research 1 Doctoral University.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Demonstrated collaboration skills with a broad base of colleagues, with the ability to understand the importance of relationship and partnership building.
- Technical expertise and expertise with new, modern construction/systems and aging buildings/infrastructures.
- Innovative and motivating leadership for the Facilities Management Division.
- Proven ability of leading and managing a large workforce that includes staff in various professional, managerial, and skilled trades roles.
- Expertise with developing and implementing deferred maintenance strategies and plans.
- Budget management background with complex funding sources and regulations.
- Record of managing employees with 24/7/365 responsibilities in a university environment.
- Familiarity with the unique needs of medical education and research (UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and UGA School of Medicine).
- Ability to communicate technical details in layperson's terms for clear reporting to stakeholders.
- Timeliness and responsiveness to critical issues.
- Safety and compliance-focused.
- Understands and effectively communicates the larger vision for the division and for the university.
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust? YesDoes this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a responsibility of this position? YesDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.
Duties/Responsibilities
- The university seeks candidates who are innovative, collaborative, and accomplished leaders in their field, forward-thinking professionals with a demonstrated strong commitment to excellence and high-quality customer service, and dedicated to furthering an accessible campus environment that supports students with various professional and academic experiences.
- Work strategically and foster a collaborative and service-oriented culture.
- Identify, assess, and champion opportunities for data-driven decision-making, use of technology, process automation and innovation.
- Foster and enhance relationships, coordination, and partnership between the Facilities Management Division, the University System of Georgia, and other institutions.
- Assist UGA's executive leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of effective facilities management policies that support UGA's strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively with vice presidents, deans, senior faculty, and administrators to promote effective communications and to understand and support the facility needs of the university's instruction, research, public service and outreach, and student life programs.
- Engage the campus community to assess and improve services, support, programs, and reporting across all units. Develop, monitor, and recommend process improvements that align with the university's strategic vision.
- Work collaboratively with partners across the university, including but not limited to, the office of research, office of instruction, university architects, environmental safety division, university housing, student affairs, finance division, athletics, space planning & management, procurement, etc.
- Provide leadership as UGA continues to implement innovative strategies to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce to fulfill FMD's broad and diverse portfolio of responsibilities in an ever-increasing competitive market for talent.
- Build competencies within Facilities Management Division by leading, coaching, developing, evaluating, and mentoring team members, all while promoting professional development and ensuring strong staff engagement and retention.
- Provide overarching leadership to all areas of the Facilities Management Division.
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