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Associate Vice President for Facilities

  • 494820
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • FM-Cust/Maint
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Trades
  • Full-time Staff

Salary/Position Classification

  • Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

UND seeks a dynamic and team-oriented leader who will continue the momentum in catalyzing opportunities for collaboration to provide a welcoming campus experience through environment stewardship. The spirit of learning, discovery, research, and service on campus is central to the institution’s mission and a critical element of the new UND LEADS strategic plan. The associate vice president for facilities will create opportunities for collaboration, supporting areas across all divisions, and will improve the overall efficiency of campus facility operations.

The Associate Vice President for Facilities (AVP) provides proactive facilities leadership support for the campus and has direct responsibility for all aspects of leading facilities management including budget oversight for the entire unit; physical space master planning; oversight of design and construction management of new buildings and renovations; facilities operations, maintenance and repair; landscaping and grounds, custodial and maintenance services; utilities distribution; reporting management; environmental stewardship; and parking and transportation.

Key Traits

  • Ability to operate at a high level to provide effective leadership and oversight of all department activity.
  • Ability to develop and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with the University community, state board, senior leadership, state and local government agencies, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Eight years professional experience in facilities management, capital project planning, budget management, design and construction of large-scale capital projects and supervising professional staff
  • Demonstrated track record of leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility
  • Professional experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook software
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in public higher education and familiarity with the needs and complexities of a comprehensive university with an understanding and vision for facilities management, capital planning, health and safety, and campus sustainability
  • Experience leading and managing change in a large and complex organization;
  • Professional experience with building and safety codes, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles
  • Experience with federal and state laws, rules and regulations impacting facility operations, construction, bidding process, and contract terms and conditions as they relate to a public institution in North Dakota.

To Apply

The UND Facilities Search Committee is being assisted by Helbling, a ZRG Company. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultant Valerie Rohn, Senior Associate at ValerieR@helblingsearch.com. To learn more regarding this opportunity, visit the AVP Facilities search site. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 21,2024.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.