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About University at Albany
The University atAlbany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution drivenby academic excellence, pioneering research and scientificdiscovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students arecreating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,cybersecurity, public health, public administration and socialwelfare while deepening our understanding of our world throughscholarship and creative activity in the social sciences andhumanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutionsin the nation, the University is a national leader in publicengagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students andlaunched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, theUniversity is convenient to Boston, New York City, and theAdirondacks.
Facilities Management within the Division of Finance &Administration supports three campuses spanning 515 acres and over5.5 million gross square feet. The department is responsible formaintaining, constructing, renewing, and operating a safe,accessible, and sustainable physical environment aligned with theUniversity's strategic mission.
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities providesstrategic leadership and oversight for Facilities Management toprovide a safe, beautiful and functional environment at theUniversity at Albany. In addition, the AVP supervises multipleoperational and planning departments, ensures high-qualityfacilities services, advances capital planning initiatives, andaligns facilities operations with institutional priorities andsustainability goals. The AVP supervises 6 directors and 35 units, which include over 500 employees, and an annual budget ofapproximately $140 million in Facilities Management.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the University'sfacilities management operations and long-range planning across acomplex, multi-campus environment. Oversee the development andimplementation of the facilities master plan and capitalinitiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.Direct operational effectiveness across facilities functions,including maintenance, construction, space management, andinfrastructure renewal. Ensure effective financial stewardshipthrough oversight of operating and capital budgets, resourceallocation, and cost management. Maintain compliance withapplicable regulatory, safety, and environmental standards, as wellas SUNY and New York State requirements.
Leadership
Lead and manage direct reports/team providing guidance, support,and performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, andpersonnel practices are consistent with and contribute to theUniversity's mission. Lead employees for maximum performance anddedication, fostering a positive and productive work environment.Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and perrequirements, offering constructive feedback and developingimprovement plans. Oversee staffing models, workload distribution,and succession planning initiatives.
External Agency Relations and Capital ProjectCoordination
Serve as the University's primary liaison with external agenciesand partners, including but not limited to the State UniversityConstruction Fund (SUCF), Dormitory Authority of the State of NewYork (DASNY), and the Office of General Services (OGS). Representthe University in planning, coordination, and approval processesrelated to capital projects, funding, regulatory compliance, andoperational initiatives. Cultivate and maintain strongrelationships to ensure effective communication, alignment, andsuccessful project execution.
Additional Responsibilities
Other reasonable duties as assigned
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Supervises the following positions: Director, Facilities Operations and Services
Administrative Assistant 2
Assistant Director for Administrative Services
Contract/Purchasing Manager
Recruitment and Staffing Administrator
Director, Data Analysis and Space Management
Director Facilities Project Management and Energy
Supervisor of Asset Management
Director, Environmental Health and Safety Director, CodeAdministration and Fire Safety
May supervise others as assigned/as necessary
Job Requirements
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills, with theability to lead large, multi-functional teams in a complexorganizational environment.
Ability to respond to urgent and emergency facility-relatedissues on site at any time.
Demonstrated expertise in facilities management, includingoperations, maintenance, capital planning, and infrastructureoversight.
Significant financial and operational management experience,including oversight of large operating and capital budgets,resource allocation, and long-term financial planning.
Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and compliancerequirements, including New York State building codes, safetystandards, and accessibility requirements.
Ability to plan, direct, and oversee complex capital projects,including design, construction, and project lifecyclemanagement.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the abilityto effectively engage faculty, staff, senior leadership, externalpartners, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and respondto time-sensitive operational needs in a dynamic campusenvironment.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with theability to exercise sound judgment in high-impact situations.
Experience with procurement, contract management, and vendoroversight in a public or highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with facilities and work management systems (e.g.,CMMS systems) and the ability to use data to inform operational andstrategic decisions.
Commitment to sustainability, energy management, andenvironmental stewardship initiatives.
Understanding of the role of facilities in supporting theUniversity's academic, research, and student experiencemission.
Ability to recruit and retain highly motivatedprofessionals.
Commitment to fostering equity and inclusion.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive andequitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to theirrole.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited bythe U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognizedaccrediting organization.
At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience infacilities management, including responsibility for facilitiesoperations, capital planning, and supervision of large and diverseteams.
Significant experience developing and administering complexoperating and capital budgets, long-range financial plans, andresource allocation strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience inhigher education, New York State construction practices, and/orsustainability initiatives.
Master's degree from a college or university accredited by theU.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognizedaccrediting organization.
Working Environment
Typical office environment with periodic travel to variouscampus locations, including visits to active construction orrenovation sites. The role requires interaction across a wide rangeof indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure tovarying environmental conditions, including weather, noise, andconstruction-related factors.
This position requires the ability to respond to emergencysituations on-site and after hours.
Occasional physical demands include: Ability to move throughout the facility and access mechanicalspaces, rooftops, ladders, and stairways as necessary.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.or materials as needed.
Ability to safely perform the essential functions of theposition with or without reasonable accommodation.
Additional Information
Professional Rank and Salary Range
Associate VicePresident, MP, $215,000-235,000.
Special Notes
Visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in thefuture to maintain employment authorization, you do not meeteligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbanyis not an E-Verify employer.
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