Client: University of Richmond
Position Title: Senior Associate Vice President for Campus Operations
Founded in 1830 in Richmond, Virginia, The University of Richmond provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. As a top-25 liberal arts university, UR celebrates the idea of a changing and evolving world, and we make it our mission to prepare Spiders to lead it. The university currently enrolls approximately 3,150 undergraduates from 47 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and 62 countries, and 855 graduate/professional students.
The Position
Reporting to the executive vice president and chief operating officer (EVP), the senior associate vice-president for campus operations (SAVP) is responsible for overseeing a diverse team of over 450 employees who provide goods and services necessary to meet the educational objectives of the university. Direct reports to the SAVP include the executive director of dining services, executive director of campus business services, executive director of facilities operations, the university architect, and director of finance and administration, and a dedicated administrative coordinator. The University’s Director of Sustainability will report jointly to both the SAVP and the Office of the Provost. The SAVP works regularly with members of the university’s senior leadership team to ensure that the financial, human, and physical resources of campus operations are deployed to meet near- and long-term institutional priorities; effectively and creatively communicate with a diverse and talented workforce fostering a culture of teamwork, efficiency and service; keep abreast of industry trends and ideas; and cultivate enduring partnerships across campus. The SAVP is responsible for monitoring the performance of a $60 million budget and advising the EVP on long- and short-term planning for campus operations.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and 10 years progressively responsible administrative experience are required. A master’s degree in related discipline and at least five years of successful experience in managing multiple auxiliary elements of a residential college or university are preferred. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader, manager and partner who possesses working knowledge of facilities management, self-operated dining services and auxiliary services in a residential university or non-profit setting.
Applications: The University of Richmond has retained ZRG to assist with the recruitment. ZRG is a global talent advisory firm with a specialization of conducting leadership searches in higher education. Interested parties should submit their resume and cover letter to Valerie Rohn directly at vrohn@zrgpartners.com.
The University has a policy of non-discrimination with regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, status as a veteran, or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. It is the intent of the University's employment and personnel practices to conform with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. It is the obligation of each employee of the University in his or her area of responsibility to adhere to this policy.
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