Executive Lead, Facilities & Emergency Management

Education-Board of Regents; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life insurance

Retirement options

Paid leave

Job summary

Louisiana Board of Regents seeks an executive to serve as Associate Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Emergency Management in Baton Rouge. The role coordinates statewide Capital Outlay and Deferred Maintenance for Louisiana’s public higher education systems.

The Associate Commissioner acts as the primary liaison for facilities, emergency management, and property control; monitors actions; advises leadership; and supports centralized coordination during disasters and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate degree in business administration, architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Experience: Seven years in higher education or public-sector setting; Capital Outlay experience; familiarity with emergency management.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in business or public administration, architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the annual Capital Outlay Budget recommendation cycle and develops funding recommendations.
• Monitors the Capital Outlay bill and legislative instruments; testifies before committees as needed.
• Provides oversight of facilities, property, and emergency management policies; supports compliance and reporting.
• Represents Regents with state offices and participates in facility-related committees; assists with designer/contractor selection.
• Delivers centralized coordination and reporting to public postsecondary institutions during disasters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities planning

Emergency management

Public-sector administration

Capital Outlay process

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field

Master’s degree in business or public administration, architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Louisiana Board of Regents seeks an executive to serve as Associate Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Emergency Management in Baton Rouge. The role coordinates statewide Capital Outlay and Deferred Maintenance for Louisiana’s public higher education systems.

The Associate Commissioner acts as the primary liaison for facilities, emergency management, and property control; monitors actions; advises leadership; and supports centralized coordination during disasters and emergencies.