Executive Lead, Campus Planning & Operations

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites applications for a strategic leader to serve as Vice President for Campus Planning & Operations. This role oversees facilities, operations, long-range planning and oversees safety, sustainability, and services that support student success.

The VP will partner with the President and leadership team to shape campus strategy, manage budgets, contracts, and external partnerships while ensuring compliance and excellent service across all campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and supervision for assigned units.
• Prepare operating budget recommendations and allocate expenses.
• Develop college-wide operating policies in collaboration with leadership.
• Advise the President and Cabinet on campus operations.
• Coordinate activities with other offices and external partners.
• Lead long-range planning for facilities development and upgrades.
• Oversee design, development, remodeling and new construction at facilities.
• Monitor safety, compliance and emergency readiness; manage ADA access.
• Negotiate and oversee campus operation contracts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Contract oversight

Cross-functional coordination

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree in related field (educational administration or business administration)

PhD, EdD, or JD (preferred)

Job description

Kalamazoo Valley Community College invites applications for a strategic leader to serve as Vice President for Campus Planning & Operations. This role oversees facilities, operations, long-range planning and oversees safety, sustainability, and services that support student success.

The VP will partner with the President and leadership team to shape campus strategy, manage budgets, contracts, and external partnerships while ensuring compliance and excellent service across all campuses.