Sr. Associate Vice President

2 weeks ago

Detroit, United States Wayne State University Full time

Sr. Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Business Officer

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedSr. Associate Vice President & Deputy Chief Business Officerat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, the Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Business Officer provides consultative analysis, advice, and recommendations to the President and Board of Governors on real estate and parking portfolio and strategy. Oversees business services, real estate and asset management, space planning and solutions, and parking and transportation services. Serve as the Chief of Staff for the Finance and Business Operations Division.

Essential Functions

Oversee the following units Business Services; Real Estate Asset Management; Space Planning and Solutions; Parking and Transportation Services; and the dotted line reporting relationship of Student Auxiliary Services to FBO, especially the business aspects of campus housing and dining.

Oversee strategy relative to shaping the University's real estate and parking portfolio and pursuit of business, community, and city partnership to advance mutually beneficial development; assessing best use, generating revenue, and engaging in relationships with community, developers, and governmental entities to support success.

Working with the Associate Vice President for Facilities, lead the execution of a campus plan that incorporates detailed space utilization analysis, implements a strategy of consolidation, manages moves, and leverages partnerships and strategies to increase campus connectivity to the surrounding communities.

Working with the Associate Vice President for Facilities, Vice President for Economic Development, Provost/Academic Affair leadership, and WSU Athletics team, lead the execution of a campus placemaking strategy and tactical implementation that increases campus vibrancy, housing occupancy, and connectivity to the surrounding communities.

Working with other divisional leaders, engage with labor unions to facilitate a collaborative and productive working relationship.

Collaborate closely with other divisional leaders including facilities, human resources, and public safety to create a culture of operational excellence, process improvement, and customer service.

Chair the university emergency operations team and includes representatives from public safety, facilities, research, risk management, student services, IT, and more.

Lead organizational change establishing a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and improvement. Lead the unit in identifying, developing, and implementing strategic goals and objectives. Build a high performing team and create an environment of customer service excellence where employees are empowered and engaged to show leadership, initiative, and offer their full contributions. Build effective and productive relationships with the campus, community, service providers, vendors, partners, etc.

Leads the parking committee working closely with students, faculty, staff, and community members to evaluate university parking assets and service delivery and optimize revenue generation.

Other duties as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Vice President/AVP/Dean.

Leadership Accountability: Develops policy and strategic plans.

Supervisory Accountability: Supervises through management personnel.

Organizational Accountability: Manages department.

Financial Accountability: Manages operating budget.

Customer Accountability: Interfaces with officials and executives.

Freedom to Act: Sets broad policies and objectives.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience)

A minimum of ten years progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: operations, business services, or public administration.

Experience working in large, complex, or decentralized environments.

Success in attracting, developing, and mentoring a team of high-performing professionals.

Higher education or other similar public sector experience.

Experience with public services, local government, tax incentives, and other tools to build partnerships.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

General knowledge and understanding of business operations.

Proven ability to provide consultative leadership in a dynamic environment.

Skill in advocating, managing, and leading change related to business operations to ensure that operations are efficient, effective, contemporary, financially sound, and compliant.

Record of planning and implementing complex relationships and partnerships in support of highly visible events and special focus projects.

Ability to anticipate and provide information and appropriate analysis needed to support executive decision-making. A style that fosters and supports change and innovation.

Ability to appreciate and embrace diversity of thought.

Ability to promote sharing of knowledge and information. Encourages mentoring, coaching, skill enhancement in an effort to build an internal continuous improvement culture. An approach that inspires trust and confidence through actions that demonstrate integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic.

Sophisticated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem solving, presentation, and communication skills.

Strategic thinking, problem solving, business process re-engineering and complex planning skills.

School/College/Division:

H82 - Fiscal Operations

Primary department:

H3301 - VP Finance & Business Operations

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee

  • Job type: Full Time

  • Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary

Working conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1

  • Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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