Assistant Vice President of Facilities

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Fairmont State University seeks an Assistant Vice President of Facilities to lead facilities, maintenance, grounds, custodial, construction, and utilities. This role develops policy, prioritizes initiatives, and ensures safe, efficient operations across campus.

The AVP will drive process improvements, oversee budgets, manage vendors, and collaborate with leadership to support the university’s strategic goals. This is a senior management position reporting to Finance & Administration.

Qualifications

• Seven years of senior leadership experience in facilities operations management.
• Preferred experience in higher education within West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight for facilities, maintenance, grounds, custodial, construction, utilities, labor crews, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance institutional goals and ensure safe, efficient operation of all facilities.
• Develop policy, standards, and procedures; manage budget and vendor contracts; oversee capital projects and deferred maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Vendor management

Policy implementation

Higher education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title

Assistant Vice President of Facilities

Type of Position

Staff - Full Time

Department

Facilities - Skilled Crafts

Appointment Length

July - June (12 mo)

Benefits Eligible?

Yes

Published Salary

Requested Part-Time Staff Hours

NA

F.T.E.

1.00

Grant Funded Position?

No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate endingdate

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities provides leadership andmanagement oversight for all aspects of facilities, maintenance,grounds, custodial, construction, utilities, labor crews, andinfrastructure. This includes the formulation of policy andstandards, standards and procedures, safety practices, physicalplant assessment, and occupational security standards. The AVP willfoster a culture of process improvement and service orientation forthe campus; evaluate and prioritize facility initiatives; andcollaborate with stakeholders to further institutional strategicand operational goals to ensure the effective, efficient, andsecure operation of all facilities. The AVP will be a creative andstrategic leader, exhibit outstanding collaboration skills, and bean excellent communicator. The AVP reports to the Vice President ofFinance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer.

This position has been designated as essential. This means thatwhen Fairmont State University is faced with an institutionalemergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain attheir work location or to report to work to protect, recover, andcontinue operations at Fairmont State University.

Fairmont StateUniversity is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed toenhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The AVP of Facilities will integrate into the Universitiesculture as a collaborative service provider and partner within alllevels of the organization.
• Develop a service and student oriented mentality within theFacilities organization to support the strategic vision of thePresident and Board of Governors. Plans, sets priorities,identifies measurable outcomes, and oversees all major facilitiesfunctions and policies in alignment with the institution’sstrategic initiatives.
• Drives a team environment within the Facilities Department,keeping customer service, student support, and accountability asprimary directives.
• Establish and drive a maintenance and support culture to makeall facilities and grounds a place of pride within the Universitycommunity.
• Develop a robust preventive maintenance life cycle plan andrecommend funding streams for the replacement of campusinfrastructure.
• Facilitates professional training and development of employees;holds subordinates accountable for effectiveness, efficiency, andprofessional conduct; conducts effective searches by recruiting,hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating employees;participates in the administration of progressive discipline asneeded; ensures good performance is rewarded; fosters anenvironment where all employees feel valued; promotes diversity,equity, and inclusion in all work units and decisions.
• Coach and ensure team development and training to ensure thatbest practices are implemented and support a culture of qualitycustomer service.
• Oversees all capital construction and major deferredmaintenance projects including development of RFPs, architecturaldesign reviews, vendor management, quality assurance, systemcommissioning, invoice authorization, and warrantyadministration.
• Provides Directors, Team Leads, and other supervisors withexpert technical support and guidance relative to various buildingsystems and equipment; oversees the utilization of the computerizedmaintenance management system including monthly reporting.
• Recommends strategic and operational initiatives in support ofthe Strategic Vision which supports and advances the institution’spriorities.
• Authorize and oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance,development, and support of all facilities-based assets forinstitution-wide needs.
• Provide exceptional oversight with multiple vendors, includingarchitects, engineers, and contractors, in coordination with allfunctional areas under the Facilities program.
• Supports and helps with the administering of vendor,consultant, and service contracts and ensures that Fairmont StateUniversity receives the full scope of service detailed incontracts.
• Prepare department annual budgets and administer fundsaccording to budget approval.
• Explore, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for automation,efficiency, cost reductions, and sustainability efforts.
• Collaborate with campus leadership in planning for disasterrecovery and emergency responses.
• Maintains awareness of changing trends and regulations that mayimpact the institution and recommends or take appropriatecorrective action as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field required

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications

Seven years of senior leadership experience in facilitiesoperations management with a demonstrated history of success in amaintenance organization, campus support, and capital improvement.Preferred candidates will have experience in higher educationwithin the state of West Virginia.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and leadership abilities to move departmentsin the direction required to achieve the highest standards andsupport for the Fairmont State University’s faculty, students, andstaff.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.
• Well-respected and trusted leader with integrity andtransparency.
• Successful leadership experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and administering policiesand processes in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates effective budget, contract, and vendor negotiationand management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diversegroups of people.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively,take initiative in the development and management of concurrentprojects, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to maintain a broad organizational perspectiveand relationship with other departments to effectively carry outthe internal and external relationships of the office.
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to oversee, direct,and respond to campus issues or outages during non-standard workschedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer or Certified Facilities Managerpreferred.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2027026SP

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Hire Date

ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/31/2026

Job Close Date

09/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No