Associate Vice President of Operations, Infrastructure, Safety & Campus Experience

The Associate Vice President of Operations Infrastructure Safety & Campus Experience is responsible for all functions associated with planning design construction maintenance and operations of College facilities and supporting services as well as real estate management energy management sustainability risk management motor fleet management and College-wide safety and security programs to ensure the safety of students employees and visitors.

This position shall be responsible to provide a safe and secure environment; create spaces which enhance learning; operate efficient and effective facilities; maintaining facilities that are clean and comfortable and optimizing revenue-generating opportunities related to facilities and real estate while maintaining CVTCs mission.

Responsibilities:

Campus Operations and Experience

• Provide executive leadership for daily campus operations ensuring efficient highquality services across custodial grounds logistics mailroom and minor maintenance functions.
• Establish operational standards servicelevel expectations and performance metrics that elevate the student and employee experience.
• Direct work order systems customer service protocols and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance responsiveness and operational excellence.
• Oversee ADA accessibility wayfinding amenities and physical environment enhancements that support an inclusive and welcoming campus experience.
• Ensure consistent execution of furniture fixtures and equipment standards room refresh programs and smallscale repairs.
• Lead and develop operational teams fostering accountability professional growth and crosscampus collaboration.

Infrastructure & Building Systems

• Provide executive oversight of all building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing controls and automation ensuring reliability safety and longterm asset stewardship.
• Lead comprehensive preventative maintenance programs and asset lifecycle strategies that protect institutional investments.
• Ensure compliance with fire/life safety environmental OSHA and all federal state and local regulatory requirements.
• Direct energy management sustainability initiatives and system optimization to support fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship.
• Oversee audits system documentation and critical infrastructure conditions to ensure operational readiness and risk mitigation.
• Manage fleet operations and all highskill or coderestricted technical work.

Planning Design & Construction

• Provide strategic leadership for the planning design construction renovation and modernization of college facilities to support academic excellence and futurefocused learning environments.
• Lead development and implementation of the colleges facility master plan and longrange capital planning efforts.
• Oversee capital and minor projects from concept through occupancy ensuring alignment with institutional priorities budget parameters and schedule commitments.
• Direct coordination with architects engineers contractors and regulatory bodies including WTCS project approvals and required reporting.
• Present capital plans project proposals and progress updates to senior leadership and the district board.
• Establish policies procedures and technology tools that strengthen project governance documentation and process automation.

Campus Safety & Engagement

• Provide executive leadership for campus public safety ensuring a proactive communityoriented approach aligned with the colleges mission and values.
• Oversee emergency response operations patrol services incident reporting safety escorts and compliance with Cleryrelated expectations.
• Lead development and delivery of safety education training programs awareness campaigns and community preparedness initiatives.
• Direct collegewide emergency preparedness including drills exercises communication protocols and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with local law enforcement fire/EMS emergency management agencies and community organizations.
• Provide leadership and coaching to public safety personnel ensuring high performance professional development and an inclusive serviceoriented culture.
• Monitor safety data emerging risks and engagement trends to drive continuous improvement.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in facilities management capital planning construction administration and building systems operations.
• Strong financial acumen including experience with capital and operational budgeting forecasting and resource allocation.
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to lead complex multiphase initiatives.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements related to facilities safety environmental standards and public safety operations.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams manage performance and foster a culture of inclusion accountability and professional growth.
• Proficiency with technology tools for communication data analysis and operational decisionmaking.
• Ability to use judgment decisiveness and creativity in dealing with situations involving a variety of tasks with frequent change.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments to solve problems.
• Ability to be available for emergency duty on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness personal accountability ethical behavior quality standards and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices acquiring relevant information using technology and other resources appropriately and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly concisely and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases adapt to different cultural situations and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic cultural socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication data collection and decision making including but not limited to Office 365 Suite.

• Bachelors Degree in Facilities Management Construction Management Engineering Architecture Business Administration or a closely related field; masters degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management higher education or public sector environments or within complex or multi-level organizations.
• Five or more years of seniorlevel supervisory experience including leading managers multidisciplinary teams or divisions.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing largescale building maintenance capital planning and longrange facilities strategy.
• Proven experience managing operational and capital budgets capital construction projects vendor relationships and contract administration.
• Experience working with regulatory compliance including fire/life safety environmental standards and OSHA requirements.

In evaluating candidates for this position the College may consider a combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies laws or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance operational integrity and alignment with the Colleges strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty staff administration students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2026 annual benefits include:

• 4 weeks of paid vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and at a minimum includes days between Christmas and New Years holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness injury or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee dependent children spouse or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee spouse and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3400 annually for a family plan or $1700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTCs health insurance
• $2500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee spouse and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) CVTC matches 7.2% vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students such as computer repair automotive repair Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e. there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the colleges non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau Vice President of Talent & Culture 620 W. Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire WI 54701 WI Relay: 711