University of Maryland

Description

ZRG has been engaged to recruit an Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer for the University of Maryland.

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Position Summary:

The Associate Vice President & Chief Facilities Officer is the principal facilities administrator of the university. The incumbent, reporting to the Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, provides leadership to the institutional processes associated with the planning, funding, design, construction, operation &maintenance, and leasing of University facilities. This responsibility encompasses nearly 14M square feet of buildings, 1,352 acres of grounds, a combined heat and power plant and a comprehensive underground utility infrastructure of the College Park campus, and the design and construction of capital projects at seven other University System of Maryland (USM) institutions.

Preferences:

• At least five (5) years of experience in an executive management position overseeing a facilities management organization or a major component of one.
• Thorough knowledge of design; sustainable building design and operations; utilities operation and management; human resources management, organizational development, and training; and financial management.
• Proven leader with success in complex and distributed organizations; success leading a large group of facilities professionals.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience.
• High energy, action-orientation, honesty, integrity, compassion, and perseverance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and establish credibility with all; equally able to connect with front-line workers and executives.
• Ability to grasp the bigger picture and goals of the institution and to integrate the goals fully into the facilities operation.
• Strategic thinker who creates clear communication channels, sets goals, improves efficiency, and continuously improves client satisfaction.
• Experience in change management and navigating organizational changes
• Commitment to excellence and to be part of an evolving, energetic, and forward-thinking campus environment.
• Desire to improve the lives of those within the university and surrounding community.

About Client:

The University System of Maryland is one of the largest and most respected public higher education systems in the United States, encompassing multiple institutions that collectively serve over 170,000 students. The system is known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and public service, supporting a wide range of disciplines from healthcare and engineering to business and the arts. With a strong emphasis on collaboration across campuses, the system plays a vital role in driving economic development and workforce advancement throughout the state of Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. 

Location: 

College Park, MD

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Fifteen (15) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience. Eight (8) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.

Knowledge Skills, Abilities: 

•  Knowledge of facilities planning, building systems, and building operations requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MOSH regulations.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and ability to use computers and be adept at using word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Employment Eligibility:

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents thatestablish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

Salary Range & Financial Disclosure:

The salary range for this position is $234,960-$281,952. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

EEO / AA Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring,and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy. Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice:

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical ormental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or anyother characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.