Deputy Vice President

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Job Summary

Facilitate the effective, efficient, and safe operation and maintenance of physical facilities owned or leased by Salisbury University in both the short and long term. The Deputy Vice President manages and leads the human, material, and fiscal resources assigned to the Physical Plant department. They oversee the development and implementation of the Facilities Condition Assessment, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Facilities Renewal project funding requests, Continuity of Operations Plan, and annual departmental budgets.

Establish policies and procedures, provide intra-departmental coordination and communication, and ensure effective ongoing administration, direction, guidance and supervision of all facets of the Physical Plant operation which includes Maintenance & Building Trades, Horticulture and Grounds, Facility Services, Energy Management, Service Center, Motor Pool, Support Services, Post Office, and Special Projects Team.

Authority and Accountability

This position will report to the Associate Vice President of Facilities and Capital Management. This position does have budgetary responsibility and supervises 100’s of employees (both full and part-time) along with a number of ongoing projects.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

This position requires eight years of managerial experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field along with the following abilities:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department budgets, goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Workday, FM Systems, and VFA Facility are preferred.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 4, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/ .