Associate Vice President for Facilities and Grounds Position Available In Lincoln, Louisiana

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech University invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Facilities and Grounds. The Associate Vice President for Facilities and Grounds provides strategic leadership and oversight for the University’s physical infrastructure, ensuring that campus facilities and grounds effectively support the institution’s mission. This role encompasses the management of building maintenance, custodial services, grounds maintenance, facility planning, capital projects, utilities, environmental health and safety, and related services. The Associate Vice President collaborates with various stakeholders to maintain a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive plans for the maintenance, renovation, and operation of campus facilities and grounds.
• Align facilities and grounds management with the University’s strategic goals and priorities.
• Oversee the Physical Plant department, ensuring effective maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility services.
• Ensure compliance with state building codes, life safety codes, and ADA standards in all facility modifications and maintenance activities.
• Implement policies and procedures for repair work orders and facility modifications, adhering to University guidelines.
• Direct the planning and execution of capital outlay projects, including new construction, renovations, and campus improvements.
• Serve as a liaison with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects meet University standards and are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with the Space Utilization Committee for approval of facility conversions and renovations.
• Oversee the Environmental Health and Safety department to ensure a safe campus environment.
• Manage budgets for facilities and grounds operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with University objectives.
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-control measures as necessary.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Provide professional development opportunities and mentorship to staff.
• Collaborate with University administrators, faculty, staff, and students to assess and address facilities and grounds needs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for facilities-related matters, ensuring effective communication and customer service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, architecture, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in facilities management, construction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale capital projects and overseeing facilities restoration.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to

Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey –

Title IX Coordinator Office Location:

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Phone:

318.257.5911

Email:

mharvey@latech.edu