Vice President Of General Services

Job Title: Vice President of General Services

Job Description: Virginia Union University is seeking a Vice President for General Services to provide leadership and strategic direction for the areas of Facilities Management, Information Technology, Campus Police and Transportation departments. The Vice President will be responsible for ensuring that the departments operate efficiently and effectively, and that they are aligned with the University's mission and goals. The Vice President will report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the areas of Facilities Management, Information Technology, Campus Police and Transportation departments.

• Ensure that the departments operate efficiently and effectively, and that they are aligned with the University's mission and goals.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Develop and manage budgets for the departments.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

• Represent the University in meetings with external partners and stakeholders.

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Council.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role in higher education or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex organizations and budgets.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of facility management and/or auxiliary services principles and practices

• Knowledge of RFP and bidding process, contractual terms and conditions

• Ability to negotiate terms of contracts

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal or external customers

• Ability to write and speak effectively and make presentations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Knowledge and understanding of college/university operations

• Demonstrate ability to work in a team.

• Supervisor/ leadership skills