THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Assistant Vice President for Campus Operations and Facilities
CODE: 0303
FUNCTION: Assist the Vice President for Administration and Campus Operations on
many administrative matters and special projects, and provide the administrative and
management oversight for the Office of Facilities Management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide advice and assistance to the Vice President
for Administration and Campus Operations on a variety of matters to include; strategic
planning initiatives, capital improvement plan and capital budget, risk management and
the campus master plan. Responsible for the principle planning, budgeting and
management for all existing & proposed facilities and infrastructure on the campus
including new construction & renovation, preventive, corrective and deferred building
maintenance & housekeeping. Organize and direct facility activities to ensure compliance
with University, U.T. System, State and Federal guidelines, responsible for designing and
executing an effective system of internal controls. Provide assurance that assets are
safeguarded, financial information is reliable, and operational efficiencies are achieved
and maintained. Responsible for preparing and implementing a Unit Effectiveness Plan
with strict adherence to the University Strategic Plan. Responsible for the design,
execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable
assurance. Ensure department and division operations are effective and efficient,
department and division assets are safeguarded, department and division information is
reliable, and complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
ACCOUNTABILITY
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: VP for Finance and Campus Operations
SUPERVISION:
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system
of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective
and efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and
the department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to standard office conditions; Position requires
extended hours (daily), and a moderate amount of travel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering,
Business, or related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work
experience in facilities management, campus operations, or related field. High ethical
values. Excellent leadership skills. Ability to organize and direct major work activities
and administrative operations. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing. Extensive knowledge in the principles of facilities management and
college/university operations. Equivalent combination of relevant education and
experience may be substituted as appropriate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, and/or
Business. Previous management and administrative experience at a public university.
Proven experience developing strategies that resulted in significant operational
efficiencies. Excellent computer skills.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Specific job requirements or physical location of position allocated to this classification render
the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
§51.215.
DATE: 08/2007