Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning, Sustainability & Campus Operations

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt) Compensation: $155,000 - $160,000 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information! SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create. Colorado Mesa University Core Values Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals SECTION II – THE SEAT At CMU, we look at every position as a seat. Every seat is vital and the individual in the seat contributes significantly to our mission of providing an affordable and accessible education and forming meaningful and mutually enriching partnerships that support the well-being and vibrancy of our community. As a human centric organization, a priority is to ensure we have the “right seats” in our organization, and that the expectations, ownership and accountabilities are defined and communicated clearly for the success of the individuals holding the seats. The leader in this seat will provide principal support to the Vice President for Capital Planning, Sustainability & Campus Operations. This person works collaboratively with the Vice President and the entire Facilities Services Department to effectively establish and meet the role, mission, and goals of the University. Primary areas of focus for the position include: campus facilities & operations, campus capital planning, design & construction, sustainability, managing the maintenance and operations of campus spaces and overall team leadership and development. The CMU Facilities Services Department consists of campus facility planning, space utilization, design and construction management, custodial services, facility and grounds operations, campus maintenance, waste management including recycling and sustainability, utilities and energy services, central receiving, transportation, and environmental waste. OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS The leader in this seat is responsible for helping implement the overall direction, coordination and evaluation as set by the Vice President in consultation with the CMU Leadership Team. Primary areas of focus include: Leading a team of skilled professionals in the facilities services team including skilled trades, custodial, grounds and operations Direct project management and contributing to overall department leadership Providing thought leadership and direct support to enhance and grow the Campus Thermal Energy Network Project development and execution surrounding campus sustainability and efficiency measures These responsibilities include development of effective policies and measurements to ensure continuous program review and evaluation, and budgetary oversight of the various functional units, working as appropriate with members of the CMU Leadership team to identify, scope and manage projects impacting their units and supervising employees as assigned. As part of the expectations of this position, the person will Initiate and develop relationships with key campus and community stakeholders on an ongoing basis. These are the top priorities for this position. However, there are many more intricacies in each department that this seat oversees. Other duties and functions as assigned. ACCOUNTABILITY TO RESULTS The person in this seat will be evaluated on skills and abilities to assist the Vice President in leading, managing and holding accountable the Facilities Services department for effectively planning, operating and maintaining the physical assets of the University. This person will assist in utilizing and improving the project intake form process for campus projects. Each program that is overseen by this person is highly visible and will be evaluated through consistent qualitative and quantitative measures. Engagement should be key. Ensure that each department has the support and resources it needs to meet the annual goals it sets for helping to attain the ultimate goals listed in the Strategic Plan. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability. CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS Has proven success in building positive relationships with employees, clients, students, staff, and faculty or similar. Understand and be able to coach team members in a manner that is humble, direct, and provides feedback for growth. Willingness to learn on the job and with humble confidence. Must be able to collect and analyze data to use for presenting recommendations. Ability to use technology necessary for this position – word, excel, CADD, and learn relevant software packages. Excellent written communication skills and group presentation skills are necessary to support major capital project decision making. Must be mobile to get around campus in a timely manner. Must be able to drive to other campuses and property owned by CMU. ESSENTIALS TO BE SUCCESSFUL The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and at least 10 years of relevant project management, construction and/or design experience. Position also requires demonstrated, substantial experience managing complex teams and organizations with an entrepreneurial spirit and strategic thinking. The Assistant Vice President for Capital Planning, Sustainability & Campus Operations must be committed to serving Colorado Mesa University students by embracing the core values of love, dignity, courage, humility, resiliency, curiosity, and power. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Senior team leadership experience Principal Engineer (P.E.) Registration Graduate Degree Experience navigating governmental review & approval processes Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS The language skills include: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors. REASONING ABILITY Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the individual in this position will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day. DISCLAIMER This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: Cover letter Resume Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire) Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed. A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.