Executive Director, Campus Auxiliary & Services

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University seeks an Associate Vice President – Auxiliary and Business Services to provide strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio of self-operated and contracted units on the Main Campus in Houghton, MI. The role drives financial performance, budgeting, pricing, and governance across multiple enterprise functions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field, with senior leadership experience in higher education auxiliary services.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in auxiliary services or higher education administration.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar operating budgets and multiple enterprise functions.
• Decision-making authority for financial performance and pricing strategies.
• Contract governance and vendor oversight experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of auxiliary and business service units.
• Oversee budgeting, long-range forecasting, pricing strategy, and executive reporting.
• Lead contract strategy and vendor governance for major auxiliary agreements.
• Direct capital planning and maintenance priorities with Facilities Management.
• Develop leadership succession and coaching for a high‑performing team.
• Establish performance standards and KPIs across units.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Contract governance

Vendor oversight

Executive reporting

Communication with leadership

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Job description

Michigan Technological University seeks an Associate Vice President – Auxiliary and Business Services to provide strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio of self-operated and contracted units on the Main Campus in Houghton, MI. The role drives financial performance, budgeting, pricing, and governance across multiple enterprise functions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field, with senior leadership experience in higher education auxiliary services.