University of Michigan · 5 hours ago
Assistant Vice President, Facilities and Operations - Custodial & Grounds Services
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Michigan is a world-class institution focused on discovery and care. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President for Custodial & Grounds Services to lead the department in providing custodial services and grounds maintenance, ensuring excellent customer service and a safe, functional campus environment.
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Responsibilities
Plan, evaluate, and direct departmental operational activities and priorities by providing strategic leadership and operational expertise to a staff of approximately 550 staff members, as well as the university community as a whole
Advance positive organizational efforts that promote a respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive culture
Ensure that work functions are effectively structured and work procedures are in place to deliver high-quality and efficient programs and services
Champion goals in alignment with the organizational strategic plan and act as an advocate for custodial and grounds staff
Manage an operational budget of nearly $50 million and determine appropriate staffing/resource allocations to meet institutional service level expectations
Implement recruitment strategies, job training, performance evaluation, career development, and employee engagement activities to support a highly professional, qualified, and motivated workforce
Participate in and assist with preparing for labor/management meetings and collective bargaining for applicable employee groups, including developing proposals and ideas to further organizational goals
Continually improve service delivery processes by capturing and analyzing operations data, including customer satisfaction indicators, for productivity and service improvements
Provide excellent customer service to the university community by demonstrating collaboration and ensuring effective communication processes are developed and maintained, including feedback mechanisms
Lead, supervise, and enforce effective safety procedures, support safe working conditions, and facilitate communication and training to prevent injuries and address safety concerns and risks
Support University sustainability initiatives and identify new opportunities throughout the department and campus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, facility management, public health, engineering, or related discipline
Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in an administrative or management capacity
Experience with operations, process improvement methods, root cause analysis, and strategic planning
Demonstrated experience in managing department-level budgets
Demonstrated competency in motivating employees, maintaining excellent morale, performance management, and managing employee and operational productivity
Experience working within a union environment
Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and processes, and give clear direction and guidance both orally and in writing
Benefits
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides immediate vesting and two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity and parental leave
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant
Leadership Team
Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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