Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services Position Available In Carroll, Georgia

Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118 About Us Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University’s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state. Living in Carrollton, “The City of Dreams,” offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region. At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus. The city embraces the University’s students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Job Summary The Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services provides leadership and direction for a $12-14M portfolio of self-supportive, tuition-funded, and student fee-based business units. Operations include a self-operated Food and Beverage Services Operation that includes Residential Dining, Retail (e.g. Chick-fil-a, Starbucks, and others), Concessions, contracted MicroMarts and beverage vending services. The Retail Operations include the self-supported businesses of the UWG Outfitters campus store and Print Services units, along with the institutionally funded Mail Services. Campus Services includes the student fee funded department of Parking & Transportation and management of the UWG ID Card office. The Event Services unit manages the institutionally funded Event Services Department and UWG Commencement Ceremonies. This position provides strategic leadership and direction for the entire portfolio to include oversight of all business plan and capital investment proposals, as well as the ongoing in-year performance management to achieve desired financial and operational results. This role reports to the Vice President for Business and Finance, serves on the President¿s Cabinet, and supports the mission and vision of the institution through aligning service offerings and financial models that enhance the marketability of UWG while protecting the fiscal sustainability of the units within this scope. Come grow with the fastest growing regional comprehensive university in Georgia that is also in its first year of transitioning to Division 1 athletics! We’re on the move and we need an auxiliary leader that is ready to continue our history of innovation, differentiation, and capability development in our auxiliary teams to delight our students while remaining accessible. Responsibilities 1 – Strategic Planning This position sets the strategic mission and vision for Auxiliary Services overall and works directly with VP for Business & Finance to align goals with the direction of the institution. Responsible for working with managers and directors within Auxiliary Services to cascade strategic initiatives and build out measurable goals within each unit. Responsible for reporting up through leadership on projects and challenges, and presenting efforts to executive leadership teams on campus. This position works closely with executive leadership in other divisions to build out service models and frameworks that enhance these goals. 2 – Financial and Operational Oversight This position is responsible for the financial health of all units within this scope. Managers and directors work with the Director of Auxiliary Finance to project down range results, and build out financial reporting for monthly and quarterly operational reports, 5 year Business Plans, Capital funding proposals and fee proposal requests for the USG reporting. This position is responsible for review and justification reporting on these documents, and for presenting current and future financial results to executive leadership, in addition to proactively explaining variances and working with the managers and directors to bring operational solutions to the VPBF for financial or service challenges that arise. This position is responsible to ensure that there are effective feedback mechanisms, key performance indicators, and performance management to ensure that the various operations within Auxiliary Services are operating effectively and in alignment with the needs of the University. 3 – Leadership and Development of Staff This position is responsible for the hiring, development and performance management of 5-8 direct reports, and 250+ full-time and part-time employees. This includes the strategic organizational development and design for all units within this scope. This position collaborates with Human Resources to consistently evaluate structure and compensation levels, as well as ensure responsibilities for all members align with appropriate classifications. Additionally, this position provides direction and support for managers and directors to appropriately align their units. This position is responsible for the career and professional development mapping for all direct reports, and accountable for ensuring all supervisors within these units are providing this support for their teams. Responsible for performance management oversight in partnership with Human Resources to ensure all employees are receiving appropriate training and coaching to improve throughout the performance management process and that all supervisors are adhering to policies and HR advised practices. 4 – Cross Divisional Service Alignment This position partners closely with Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs for service delivery schedules, Budget and Financial Planning for alignment on financial reporting and presentations, Academic Affairs for student affordability reporting and service offerings in line with class schedules, and Information Technology Services for all hardware and software support, in addition to large scale IT deployment projects, Campus Planning and Facilities for use of space and service interruption needs for emergency and preventative maintenance, in addition to Facility Improvement projects needed for the units within this scope. This role serves on the Facilities and Information Technology Committee for Faculty Senate, and on the President¿s Cabinet of executive leadership. This role is responsible for collaborating effectively across all divisions and maintaining clear communications with the VPBF for needs and concerns outside of the division that will impact unit operations. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree. Required Experience 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field serving in a leadership role. 5 years of experience managing large teams and diverse operations. Experience working with revenue-generating and state-funded budgets. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Masters Degree. Preferred Experience Leadership experience in Higher Education. Experience with selfoperated Auxiliary departments in a university setting. Strategic planning and capital investment experience to include building business proposals and gaining cross-divisional advocacy for investments. Proposed Salary $130,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually. Paid on a Monthly Basis. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

This position must develop business plans for each operation, successfully manage the fixed and variable expenses within each budget and business plan, and grow strategic revenues to support the ongoing fiscal sustainability of all operations within this portfolio.

KNOWLEDGE

Ensure Auxillary Services products and services are relevant, superior, and meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff; Identify and create new services and enhancement opportunities with cost-effective and efficient solutions; Bid out services and contracts regularly to ensure that our agreements meet the current needs of the university community at fair prices; Provide an environment in all of our locations focused on exceptional customer service to all community members. SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products. Develop and present business case scenarios for capital expenditures with executive-level buy-in. Develop talent and performance manage a culture of excellence in a diverse workforce. Communicate operational and financial updates to a broad stakeholder base. Office Environment – Work normally performed in a typical interior work environment. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50) Other Information The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.