Assistant Vice President - Washington State University - Pullman, WA

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations is responsible for providing strategic vision and leadership for a comprehensive university-wide facilities operations program.

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for strategic planning with a customer service focus in the areas of maintenance and in house construction services; utility and energy systems; plant services and waste management; custodial and grounds services; and departmental support services; as required, provides support for the operational and maintenance needs of the branch campuses and research/extension centers throughout the state.

Position Details:

Position Details Continued:

Minimum/Required Qualifications:
Position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business administration, or related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the appropriate administrative/professional area. A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. An advanced degree in a relevant field and senior-level management experience in an institution of higher education, governmental organization or a comparable corporate environment is preferred.

Minimum/Required Qualifications continued:
A minimum of five years of the above experience should be at the senior administrative level with a demonstrated record of successful leadership in the facilities operations of a large university, business, municipal, or government entity;

Strategic leadership skills in campus building, infrastructure and grounds operations and maintenance;

Track record of collaboration: ability to form and lead teams across organizational lines to accomplish institutional goals and objectives;

Experience with and the ability to, work with various stakeholders who have conflicting agendas, to achieve consensus and implementation of goals;

Experience in implementation of organizational initiatives to streamline structure and processes;

Demonstrated skills in providing time and cost responsive customer service while balancing stewardship of institutional needs;

Experience managing a large and diverse staff;

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;

Experience in budget and personnel administration;

Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service and a workplace climate that advocates the well-being, safety, and success of all employees;

Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration, or related field;

Experience developing, negotiating, and administrating contractual agreements and performance standards relating to physical plant operations in compliance with applicable laws and codes;

Familiarity with computer-based technologies related to facilities operations and maintenance;

Professional registration or certification.

Special Notification to Applicant
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to submit a resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to this position.

A position description including qualifications can be found at http://facilitiesservices.wsu.edu/avp.html.

Screening Begin Date:
06-07-2013

Posting Close date
Open Until Filled

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter

Background Check
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

EEO/AA STATEMENT
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Assistant Director
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Assistant Vice President - University of Minnesota - Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN

Essential Qualifications:
Master's degree and demonstrated extensive, progressively responsible experience related to contemporary issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Experience working in a university or college system.Demonstrated experience working effectively with and across diverse communities, including specific experience with people of color, including underrepresented groups and new immigrant populations; American Indians; people with both visible and invisible disabilities; women; people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions; and first-generation students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.Significant experience effectively supervising and developing professional staff, and experience with supervising multiple service units simultaneously.Demonstrated experience contributing to the development of an educational environment that is supportive of and inclusive of all students.Significant experience with managing complex budgetary issues and accountability systems.Exceptional planning, analytical, and organizational skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all constituencies across the University and levels of University administration.Program development experience, which demonstrates a recognition and promotion of diversity in an inclusive way.Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to the efforts of a diverse team.Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in relevant field.Experience working in a large complex organization.Experience working closely with senior-level administrators.Duties/Responsibilities

Major Functions

Supervise lead staff in the following units/areas: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office; Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; Women's Center; North Star STEM Alliance (NSF Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant); external relations; and retention initiatives.Administer and provide oversight for a number of OED scholarship programs.Serve as initial point of contact for student issues that come to OED.Work with OED and University partners in developing or enhancing policies and programming that meet the needs of a diverse student body.Work with the Vice President to establish and nurture relationships across the University of Minnesota system, with primary responsibility for the office's relationships with the Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester campuses.Provide leadership and oversight for the planning and designing of programs, services and initiatives that meet the needs of various communities, both internally and externally.Work with the Vice President to establish and nurture external relationships throughout the State of Minnesota, including developing respectful relationships with Minnesota Tribal Nations.In conjunction with other OED senior staff, work and meet regularly with staff across the system with responsibility for local diversity efforts.Work with the Vice President and OED leadership to explore diversity accountability measures for use across the University system, and other areas as needed.Administer and provide oversight for the University's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute.Work with the Vice President to assess future resource allocations and needs to achieve institutional diversity goals.Work with the Vice President and other OED senior staff on implementing the University's Equity and Diversity Vision Framework.Work with the Vice President to identify external development and fundraising opportunities to support the work of the unit.Serve as a representative of the Vice President at meetings and other functions when appropriate.Program/Unit Description

The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) is responsible for the University of Minnesota's system-wide equity and diversity initiatives and programs, and for infusing the core values of equity and diversity into all aspects of teaching, learning, research, service, and outreach at the University. OED includes the following units housed on the University's Twin Cities campus: Business and Community Economic Development; the Office for Conflict Resolution; Disability Services; the Office for Diversity in Graduate Education; the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action; the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office; the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; and the Women's Center.

The Assistant Vice President for Equity and Diversity reports to and works closely with the Vice President to engage all of the U of M campuses in the work of implementing the University's Equity and Diversity Vision Framework. This position provides leadership and oversight for the planning and designing of programs, services and initiatives that support student access and success and work to meet the needs of various communities?internally and externally.

The Assistant Vice President has oversight for the following Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) units/areas: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office; Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; Women's Center; North Star STEM Alliance (NSF Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation grant); external relations; retention initiatives; and OED scholarship administration and oversight.

As an integral member of the Vice President's senior executive team, the Assistant Vice President is involved in long-term planning of the office, policy development, and determining new strategies and initiatives to move forward the Office's and University's equity and diversity agenda. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment and discretionary authority that will significantly impact system-side University policies and practices. This appointee is expected to act on behalf of the Vice President in many areas.

More information about the Office for Equity and Diversity is available at https://diversity.umn.edu/

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. This document is available in alternative formats upon request at 612-626-7386.

Application Instructions

Please apply online via the Employment System at

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=111393

Applications will be reviewed beginning June 6, 2013 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Application must be made electronically through the University of Minnesota's Online Employment System

Please submit the following documents online: a current resume, a list identifying three references and their contact information if not included in the resume, and a letter setting out how your background qualifies you for this position.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Barbara Chapin at chapi001@umn.edu (Phone: 612-626-7386). If you have difficulty negotiating the electronic application process, please contact Human Resources at 612-625-2000.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification.

Does this position require a background check?

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Vice President / Principal

Hiring Company Industry: Financial Services Number of Employees: 100 - 1,000 Employees You will be redirected to TheLadders.com

Job Description
EXCEPTIONAL
FINANCIAL SALES OPPORTUNITY BASED IN

SAN
FRANCISCO

One of the premier financial services/wealth management firms catering exclusively to ultra high net worth private clients, endowments and trusts, is once again recruiting throughout the nation to augment their sales organization. We are seeking new business, hunter type, senior sales candidates to sell a variety of financial products and services to the target market.  We are looking in most major cities but are currently focusing on filling positions in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa/Orlando and Washington DC.

This is a very high earnings position with a generous base income, which, when combined with a production based commission income should yield long term compensation in the upper six figures as well as affording the opportunity to earn into seven figures.

In addition to the strong new business sales background, additional “must haves” are:

You must have a 4 year degree from an accredited school, an advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.
You must have at least 8-10 years of progressively successful relationship sales experience and be customer/client oriented.  
You must have an engaging personality and be able to quickly build trust and confidence with your clients.  You must want to be a trusted advisor.
You must be able to demonstrate high earnings over the past several years and show where you have worked through and succeeded during difficult times.
You must have a financial “stripe” in your background, either through formal education, work related or your own personal appetite for knowledge.  You must understand the difference between finance and accounting.
You must be a fearless networker and have a strong referral network in place.
You must have either built your own successful business or built a successful business within your employer’s structure.  In other
words, we are only looking for entrepreneurial, self-motivated personalities.
You should be involved in your community and be involved in various clubs and organizations…not because your job requires it but because that’s who you are.

Should you be successful in joining this elite world class organization they will train you on their products and proven methodology as well as prepare you for obtaining any required licenses.  You will be among the most exclusive group of Advisors in the country and work with some of the most impressive people in the industry.  We are only seeking applicants that have a sincere desire in helping people and match the above attributes.  The next training class is forming so if the above describes You and you are truly a big game hunter, then you must respond today.

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