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University of Central Florida
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Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
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As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Facilities and Business Operations:
Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university.? We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.
The Opportunity:
Facilities and Business Operations is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations to lead the strategic direction and coordination for all facility operations areas. This role is critical in supporting the research and education mission of the university and includes all main campus and satellite facilities.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategy, direction, and leadership to the Facilities Operations departments including the satellite campuses, Landscape and Natural Resources Departments, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Reliability and Logistics Operations.
Effectively maintain the university’s physical assets. Coordinate the activities of the Facilities Operations departments, consisting of administration, operations, reliability, and services at the university level.
Perform the technical planning of Facilities Operations on and off campus for day-to-day activities including the delivery of world class preventative and predictive maintenance.
Evaluate the condition of buildings and systems and make recommendations.
Develop and manage the comprehensive training and development programs for all Facilities Operations departments in order to establish in-house talent growth while also supporting opportunities for staff.
Manage the budgets within provided resources. Provide timely and accurate analyses of budgets, project proposals, and business trends. Develop and direct cost studies within the various departments of the Facilities Operations.
Create and maintain an attractive campus environment that contributes to a sense of place, advances learning, and reflects UCF's commitment to stewardship of human, financial, and natural resources.
Promote a safety culture at UCF and provide a safe, healthy environment to support UCF's teaching, research, and service mission.
Interact with UCF community members on a regular basis. Participate in the development of UCF plans, policies, and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on long-range planning and regulatory actions.
For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 5+ years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and educational experiences.
Extensive experience in facilities management.
Previous experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Benefits
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment