Assistant Vice President, Facilities & Campus Operations

The Facilities and Campus Operations Department at Hofstra University provides comprehensive maintenance and utility services to over 117 academic, administrative, and residential buildings totaling 3.2 million square feet on Hofstra’s 240-acre campus. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Facilities & Campus Operations is responsible for the administration, management, operation, and maintenance of all physical facilities at Hofstra University.

The AVP leads an experienced team that includes a Director of Campus Operations, Director of Budget & Administrative Services, three Associate Directors, a Fire & Life Safety Officer, an Interior Design & Space Planning Coordinator, clerical staff, and more than 200 union trades personnel, with responsibility for building operations, infrastructure improvements, campus grounds, custodial services, and the planning and scheduling of major maintenance outages. In addition, the AVP plays a key role in developing and implementing multi-year capital renewal and infrastructure plans, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, financial strategies, and long-term campus sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all campus utilities, operations, and maintenance services including custodial, grounds, plumbing, electrical, sanitation, masonry, painting, fire safety, emergency power equipment, snow removal operations, and all emergency situations affecting the campus.
• Ensures campus facilities are maintained and operate to provide Hofstra’s faculty, students, staff, and administrators with the environment and functionality required to perform at the highest levels of achievement.
• In partnership with the Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs, collaborates with other senior administrators and various academic department representatives to identify and prioritize campus improvements to support and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Maintains a strong department culture characterized by high customer service, strong work ethic, and individual accountability, while building morale and a sense of shared purpose with all Plant administrators and union staff.
• Negotiates effectively for the university to ensure the best possible terms and results from contractors, vendors, and various design professionals.
• In partnership with the Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs, plans and coordinates campus services in the event of unexpected emergencies due to accidents, severe weather, utilities outages, or other unplanned situations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering required.
• At least 12 – 15 years of relevant facilities management experience, including prior supervisory responsibility.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Established record of managing a facilities department committed to optimizing operations, providing quality service, and delivering services in a cost-effective, efficient manner.
• Proven experience managing union and non-union personnel, contractors, vendors, and professional consultants to achieve organizational objectives.
• Experience in planning, renovation, operation, and maintenance of building infrastructure systems.
• Previous experience in team building, construction partnering, and work management programs.
• Ability to work weekends and after hours as needed in support of campus events and emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a concentration in construction management, building, or real estate management.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Prior experience in higher education, hospitals, or similarly complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year capital planning, including alignment with institutional priorities and long-term financial strategy.
• Experience with capital renewal planning and central utility systems in higher education facilities or large-scale commercial real estate.