Senior Associate Vice President, Facilities & Services

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Senior Associate Vice President, Facilities & Services for the University of Rochester.

Founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is one of the nation’s leading research universities and is the cultural, artistic, and educational leader for the region.

The University's patient care enterprise includes Strong Memorial Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Center, and Golisano Children's Hospital along with other affiliate hospitals and clinics in the region.

The Senior Associate Vice President of University Facilities and Services (SAVP) reports to the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (EVP) and serves as a member of the President's Cabinet.

The SAVP has operational oversight for all University properties, leading an organization of approximately 800 people. Leadership responsibilities include Utilities and Energy Services, Planning, Design and Construction, and Maintenance and Operations for all facilities and grounds.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that the physical environment supports the institution’s mission, enhances the student experience, supports patients and research and meets the highest standards for sustainability, reliability, safety, and efficiency.

In this strategic role, the SAVP works in close collaboration with senior leadership to align University strategic plan goals and programmatic priorities with the physical development and maintenance of University facilities. The SAVP regularly presents to the Board of Trustees Facilities and Campus Planning Committee at the request of the EVP and champions the 'One University' approach through collaborative policy and process design.

Operational leadership – 35% of Time Spent

Oversees approximately $150m operating budget and approximately $500m annual capital planning and implementation budget.

Strategic leadership – 35% of Time Spent

Ensures comprehensive strategic planning including strong centralized master planning and capital project stewardship. Develops and manages standardized processes and planning principles to increase efficiency, building strong relationships across divisions and ensuring compliance with programmatic and financial governance and University policy. Champions the capital process approach and governance with leadership across the University.

Management and Administration – 20% of Time Spent

Other duties as assigned – 10% of Time Spent

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or construction management or a related discipline.
• Ten years of progressive senior level management experience in facilities management, including five years of experience in an educational or medical setting, preferably in a research university with an academic medical center.
• A technical background which includes exposure to several of the disciplines critical to facilities management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operating and capital budgeting and management.
• Demonstrated successful fiscal experience in capital planning and managing operating budgets of $100 million or more.
• Experience in contracting, negotiating and collaborating with external agencies.
• High degree of emotional intelligence and critical thinking ability.
• Strong business and analytical acumen to enhance divisional efficiency and ability to share specific financial data related to physical plant expenses.
• Executive level presentation, writing and communication skills and experience presenting to various groups such as donors, government partners, community interest organizations, University community members and alumni.
• Resourcefulness and the ability to manage complex issues with multiple stakeholders across various organizations.
• Team oriented - facilitation and collaboration
• Understanding of the role of “place” and excellence in campus quality.

• Master’s degree in business, engineering, architecture, public administration or related field.
• Data analysis and process improvement experience
• Architecture and/or engineering licensing or training