Assistant Vice President of Operations

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Operations. This role leads and oversees the repair, maintenance, and operational management of the university’s extensive physical facilities across three campuses, ensuring regulatory compliance, infrastructure reliability, and continuous campus operations. The position manages a large unionized workforce and a substantial operating budget, and provides strategic leadership aligned with institutional priorities.

Highlights

Lead and manage skilled trades, utilities, grounds, fleet, warehouse, customer service, and custodial services across three campuses.

Develop and implement operations strategies aligned with university goals and research needs.

Manage an operating budget of approximately $45 million, including payroll and maintenance expenses.

Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Oversee emergency response readiness and maintain 24/7 operational coverage.

Utilize CMMS for maintenance management and reporting; develop KPIs and conduct root cause analysis.

Promote employee development, manage union relations, and enforce collective bargaining agreements.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or business, 10+ years of progressive leadership in facilities operations, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications include experience in higher education facilities, facilities management certifications, and advanced degrees in engineering or related fields.