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Division of Campus Planning
Assistant Vice President of Facilities and HVAC
Reporting to the Vice President of Campus Planning the Assistant Vice President of Facilities and HVAC assists in the management of divisional operations including but not limited to: facilities operations transportation building and grounds maintenance HVAC event set ups and custodial services.
The Assistant Vice President acts as the Facilities liaison between service providers vendors and consultants; organizes and directs the Facilities management team for daytoday operations of the Universitys Physical Plant and HVAC; and ensures the continued and effective function of all necessary support to the academic administrative and student units within the University. The Assistant Vice President is expected to develop and sustain high quality operations including the maintenance and aesthetics of campus facilities infrastructure grounds snow and ice removal services and transportation services and ensure the campus is prepared for all events. The Assistant Vice President provides vision and leadership for a highquality campus planning and facilities support services operation with a strong emphasis on customer service.
This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours. This position is considered essential and assists the Vice President with response in weather and emergency situations.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree; six years of professional experience as a manager/supervisor in facilities and/or planning in education or a related field with knowledge of the needs of residential facilities and environmental health and safety; knowledge of federal state and local building code requirements and health and safety regulations; and a drivers license valid in the State of NJ is required. Equivalent experience may be determined by the University. Masters degree; professional experience in higher education with facilities management planning design and construction projects; and knowledge of managing trades is preferred. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute required experience on a yearforyear basis. Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Thisposition also requires the ability to perform essential functions that requirephysical activityincluding but not limited to: driving walking long and short distances standing for long durations of time outdoors/indoors bending and/or stooping occasionally lifting/carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds and climbing stairs. The work environment will expose the Assistant Vice President to chemicals heat noise odor and dust. The Assistant Vice President will be expected to wear appropriate personal protective devices including gloves eye protection/face shield dust mask N95 respiratory protection hearing protection and a lab coat or apron.
Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.
Attention current Kean University employees (including parttime Student Assistants Graduate Assistants Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
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