Assistant Vice President for Facilities

Job Title : Assistant Vice President for Facilities

Location : MGA - Macon

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 290944

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Facilities is the senior leader responsible for directing all aspects of the University's facilities planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. This role ensures that campus facilities and infrastructure effectively support the University's mission by providing safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

The AVP oversees a broad portfolio including master planning, capital projects, facilities operations, utilities, custodial services, and grounds. This position plays a key role in long-term strategic planning and serves as the principal liaison to the Board of Regents and various local, state, and federal agencies on all facilities-related matters.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Departmental Oversight (70%) -

Provide visionary leadership and management to a comprehensive facilities organization, including planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, custodial services, grounds, and utilities.

Direct facilities master planning, campus space utilization, and capital improvement strategies aligned with institutional goals.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality services, including preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, emergency response, and campus readiness.

Lead and support a high-performing, multidisciplinary team; promote staff development, engagement, and succession planning.

Drive operational improvements through process optimization and resource planning.

Policy & Capital Program Management (20%) -

Develop and implement policies and procedures for facilities operations, capital planning, and utilities systems management.

Oversee the development, approval, and execution of capital improvement and major renovation projects.

Direct contract negotiation, procurement, and administration for capital and public works projects.

Represent the University in matters related to property management, land acquisition, and Board of Regents coordination.

Institutional Representation & Collaboration (10%) -

Serve as the University's primary liaison to the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, state and local officials, and external agencies regarding facilities planning and capital development.

Coordinate due diligence documentation and project approvals with BOR staff and regulatory entities.

Collaborate across campus with academic, administrative, and auxiliary departments to ensure facilities meet current and future needs.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Required Experience

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the various objectives and functions of the subunits in the division / department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division / department, usually interpreted to require ten years' minimum of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of facilities operations, maintenance and management principles and practices.

Knowledge of budget development and management principles.

Knowledge of current trends and best practices in higher education and their impact on facilities management.

Knowledge of facilities planning, design, and construction.

Knowledge of utilities operation and management.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.

Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.

Skill in decision-making and problem solving.

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent : CORE VALUES : Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 877.251.2644. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.