Vice President of University Operations

Bureau of Indian Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 128,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Indian Education, in partnership with Haskell Indian Nations University, invites applications for a University Operations Vice President. You will oversee essential services including facilities, dining, security, safety, and other critical university support functions.

This GS-0301-14 role requires strategic leadership, resource planning, and coordination across campus operations to keep daily activities running smoothly and safely for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• No transcripts required for this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Campus Security, Dining Services, Facilities Management, Safety, Maintenance, Grounds & Custodial Services.
• Provide senior-level direction and accountability for the broad scope of services and operations.
• Plan and allocate resources, evaluate performance, and ensure coordination of essential services to support the university mission.
• Direct property management, procurement, and related administrative functions to support university operations.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Indian Education

This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Vice President of University Operations you will be responsible for providing executive oversight and direction for essential operational functions, including facilities, grounds, custodial services, dining, safety, security and other university support services.

Key Responsibilities

As a University Operations Manager (Vice President of University Operations), GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments will include the following under supervision: Serving as Vice President of University Operations, providing senior-level direction, oversight, and accountability for the broad and complex scope of services including Campus Security, Dining Services, Facilities Management, Safety, Maintenance, Grounds & Custodial Services.

Establishing operational priorities, allocating resources, evaluating organizational performance, and ensuring the effective coordination and delivery of essential services in support of the university's mission and daily operations. Supporting the President by planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and managing university-wide administrative and support resources and activities within the scope of Haskell Indian Nations University.

Directing and overseeing general support and operational services for Haskell Indian Nations University, including property management, procurement, supply management, and related administrative functions. Providing senior management oversight and accountability to the President for the effective and efficient management, operation, safety, maintenance, and stewardship of Haskell Indian Nations University's physical infrastructure.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement at this grade level. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $127829 – $166182/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.