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VP Facilities Management and Campus Development

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Location : New Orleans, LA

Summary

Develops, plans, and implements environmental, facility, and program planning activities, and oversees all architectural and urban design for all campuses of the university. The University Architect (UA) serves as an "aesthetic conscience" for the University campuses, and directs all long-range campus planning. The University Architect works with the senior leadership of Facilities Management and Campus Development to lead the decision-making process for projects and tasks that affect the overall planning and image of the University. The University Architect directs land use, zoning and regional development initiatives; coordinates preliminary architectural studies for new structures and alterations to existing structures and site development. The University Architect also maintains community relationships with neighborhoods and business areas surrounding the University Campuses, and advises the University leadership on their planning and design projects affecting the Tulane community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gather and thoroughly analyze information in order to make well-founded recommendations to the University's senior administration.
• Ability to work collegially with a wide variety of constituencies possessing various levels of planning and design knowledge.
• Management skills, particularly in decision-making.
• Ability to perform duties at other than normal working hours and days as required by projects or tasks.
• Ability to utilize design software programs, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite, and to learn new software programs.
• Self-motivated who can take initiative to resolve problems.
• Pass a background check.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects and work independently in meeting assigned goals.
• Current LEED accreditation (such as LEED Green Associate) or ability to achieve within first 90 days of employment.
• Louisiana Architectural registration required for the UA within six months of hire date.
• Louisiana Architectural registration or NCARB Certification required at the time of application.

Required Education and / or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 29. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled.

Please Note : Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA / EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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