Senior Associate VP, Campus Operations & Planning

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks an Associate Vice President, Campus Operations & Planning to lead multiple operational units and drive safety, planning, and efficiency on campus. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, contract management, and collaboration with facilities, EH&S, and external partners.

You will report to senior administration, develop and monitor capital projects, and contribute to risk mitigation and continuity planning while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative or operational leadership experience.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience managing professional staff and organizational operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for assigned operational units within Finance and Administration.
• Oversee Campus Safety Survey administration, policy development, data collection, and reporting to DOE.
• Coordinate with university departments to train and support Campus Security Authorities.
• Oversee Environmental Health & Safety and other assigned departments.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Operations for infrastructure planning and projects.
• Manage third-party contracts and service agreements including facilities, housing, food services, and bookstores.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual obligations and service levels.
• Support strategic initiatives related to campus operations, safety, planning, sustainability, and effectiveness.
• Develop relationships with university stakeholders, external agencies, contractors, and partners.
• Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and risk mitigation with leadership.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for executive leadership on operational performance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Texas A&M International University seeks an Associate Vice President, Campus Operations & Planning to lead multiple operational units and drive safety, planning, and efficiency on campus. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, contract management, and collaboration with facilities, EH&S, and external partners.

You will report to senior administration, develop and monitor capital projects, and contribute to risk mitigation and continuity planning while ensuring compliance with