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Posted: 31-Mar-25
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Type: Full Time
Salary: $85,000-105,000
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Johnson University – Vice President for Campus Services
Department: Campus Services Reports to: President ______________________________________________________________________________
The Campus Services Department at Johnson University invites applications for the position of Vice President for Campus Services. Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references via email to HResources@JohnsonU.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Summary:
The Vice President for Campus Services is a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for oversight of all non-academic operations departments. These include plant services, information technology, media services, campus store, major contractual relationships, and risk management. In addition, the person in the position assumes a leadership role in strategic planning and execution of the strategic direction of all operations departments. The VP for Campus Services should be able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment that may require more than 40 hours every week. They should be able to promote a climate of cooperation among staff employees and their respective administrative offices, maximize effectiveness of the unit’s execution of its responsibilities, and provide feedback for performance assessment and continuous improvement.
Primary responsibilities include oversight of the following:
- Inventory and plant assets;
- Maintenance of buildings/furnishings;
- Protective/safety services;
- Housekeeping services;
- Grounds keeping services;
- Operation of utilities;
- New construction and physical plant expansion;
- Information Technology department;
- Director of Operations;
- Operation of the Campus Store;
- Media Services;
- Major third party and contractual relationships, such as dining services;
- Risk management activities, including institution-wide insurance coverage, campus security and safety, and environmental safety;
- Auxiliary enterprises;
- Strategic planning for operations departments;
- Resource allocation and budgeting for operations departments;
- Other duties as assigned by the President.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and organization skills;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills;
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
- Experience with fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting;
About Johnson University
Since 1893, Johnson University has been a leader among historic faith-based colleges and contemporary fiscally responsible universities. Johnson is listed among the nation’s “Top Christian Colleges,” USA Today’s “Least Expensive Colleges to Get Your Degree,” and Forbes magazine’s “100 Most Financially Fit Colleges” (10th among institutions accredited by SACSCOC). Across its three campuses (Tennessee, Florida, and Online), Johnson currently offers 35 bachelor's programs, 13 master's programs, and a Ph.D.
As the Johnson University System continues to grow, we welcome new team members who wholeheartedly support Johnson’s mission, values and statement of faith.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Except as provided below, qualified applicants are considered for all positions, and employees are treated without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disability–if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship. The University, under various sections of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (as amended), reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion, marital status or gender (with regard to certain positions) where approved job description for a position indicates that the determination relates to a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of that particular position, or where the job description can demonstrate that the University is unable to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious observance or practice without undue hardship in the conduct of that position's responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, or related field; Master’s (especially an MBA) degree preferred;
- Significant experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in an educational setting or nonprofit organization;
- Understanding of and strong commitment to the mission of Johnson University;
- Preference given to candidates with a history of active church membership in Christian churches/churches of Christ.
Since this position oversees the emergency response of safety, security, facilities, and I.T. and works nonbusiness hours related to events, this position is required to live on campus.