Associate Vice President Business & Auxiliary Services

Associate Vice President for Business & Auxiliary Services

Posting Date: 12/03/2025
Location: Cheney County, Spokane

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Business & Auxiliary Services reports to the Vice President for Business & Strategy and oversees the strategic planning, operational oversight, and financial management of a diverse portfolio of auxiliary enterprises, procurement, and risk management functions. The AVP leads most university auxiliary enterprises, supervises directors of Dining Services, Eagle Services, Eagle Store, Sports and Recreation, Procurement & Contracts, and Risk Management, and manages a $16.5 million operating budget.

The role demands high-level business acumen, supervisory skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a decentralized, shared‑governance environment.

• Provide strategic leadership and develop and implement plans, goals, and procedures for Dining Services, the Eagle Store, Eagle Services, and Sports and Recreation.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure effective service delivery across all units.
• Manage budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, strong internal controls, and achievement of revenue targets; develop complex financial models and pricing strategies to increase diversified revenue.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of directors, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and exceptional customer service.
• Negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts with external vendors to ensure quality service and favorable financial terms.

• Strategically lead, oversee, and manage all contract-related activities, including development, negotiation, review, and execution of a wide variety of contracts.
• Ensure contracts align with university policies and legal requirements while mitigating risk.
• Supervise the Director of Procurement & Contracts; oversee vendor creation, requisitions, and purchase orders, as well as purchase card administration.

• Direct and lead enterprise risk management strategies, identifying, transferring, mitigating, and responding to risks.
• Supervise the Director of Risk Management who handles insurance procurement, audits, claims, and risk assessments.
• Oversee Environmental Health & Safety compliance, hazardous waste disposal, and safety training.

• Oversee the Public Records Manager in responding to public records requests, subpoenas, search warrants, and FERPA requests.
• Maintain records retention schedules, provide training, and monitor compliance with records requirements.

• Education & Experience
  • A master’s degree in business administration, closely related field, or a juris doctorate.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a complex business environment.
  • At least five (5) years of supervisory experience overseeing auxiliary services, procurement, and/or real estate, preferably within higher education.
• Skills
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating highly complex and high‑value contracts.
  • Expertise in budget development, fiscal management, financial analysis, and strategic business planning for revenue‑generating operations.
  • Proven ability to lead and supervise a large, diverse staff, manage complex projects simultaneously, and make data‑driven decisions.
  • Professional and collaborative interactions with staff and university constituents.
  • Responsive, flexible approach supportive of the needs of all students, faculty, staff, and the public, including universal access.

• Previous experience in auxiliaries or procurement at a higher education institution.
• Experience with insurance and enterprise risk management.

Submit a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the required qualifications, a chronological resume, at least three professional references, and a mission statement response addressing how you would support EWU’s inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning mission. All documents should be uploaded in the application system; do not upload a photo resume.

Salary: $152,320 – $158,524 per year, commensurate with education, experience, and skills.
Benefits: Health insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted university sports tickets, campus workout facility access, and free STA bus transportation.

Posting Number: 2025058EP
Announced: 12/03/2025