Campus Operations Executive - Facilities & Capital Strategy

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant Vice President for Campus Operations to lead daily facilities operations, vendor management, and budget oversight. The role coordinates capital planning and ensures services align with institutional priorities.

The AVP oversees contracted facilities and auxiliary providers, supervises staff, and works with university leadership to optimize operations and risk management, including emergency response planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field required.
• Ten+ years of progressively responsible facilities/operational experience.
• Experience in higher education or complex institutional environments preferred.
• Experience managing outsourced service providers and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day campus operations and administration.
• Oversee contracted facilities and auxiliary service providers.
• Manage rolling five-year capital plan and budgeting.
• Coordinate capital projects and vendor performance.
• Serve on Emergency Management Team and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with university leadership on capital investments.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Budgeting

Facilities management

Communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Facilities management systems

Financial planning systems

Job description

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks an Assistant Vice President for Campus Operations to lead daily facilities operations, vendor management, and budget oversight. The role coordinates capital planning and ensures services align with institutional priorities.

The AVP oversees contracted facilities and auxiliary providers, supervises staff, and works with university leadership to optimize operations and risk management, including emergency response planning.