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Assistant Vice President for Business Services
Florida State University
Florida State University, an elite research university in Tallahassee, Florida, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of assistant vice president for business services. This is an on-site leadership role.
One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. FSU enrolls over 46,000 students from every county in Florida and 130 countries, offering 274 degree programs. The university is currently celebrating its 175th anniversary.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Assistant Vice President for Business Services (AVP) provides leadership and direction for the Office of Business Services, including strategic planning, budgeting, and staffing. The AVP ensures the appropriate execution of objectives and priorities across all areas, including personnel, financial, planning, policy development, resource allocation, budget development, and operational oversight. In addition, the AVP provides leadership and oversight for a broad portfolio of well-respected contracted and internal operations that support the campus community, including dining services, pouring rights, vending, the bookstore, golf course, civic center, FSUID card services, postal services, copiers, laundry, and transportation and parking. In this role, the AVP ensures these essential services operate efficiently and effectively, in alignment with the university’s strategic priorities. The AVP manages a $100 million budget and a dedicated team of over 70 professionals, as well as additional contracted vendors.
The salary range is $190,000-$230,000, commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have either a master’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or similar specialization. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree and eight or more years of experience in the same areas as noted will also be considered. A minimum of four years of experience at the director level or above is required. Additional education may substitute for experience.
Application and Nomination
Florida State has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin March 11, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/assistant-vice-president-for-business-services/
- Contact Heather Larabee at hjl@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
Visit the Florida State University website at www.fsu.edu
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Director, Office of Sustainability
George Washington University
The Director of Sustainability advances The George Washington University’s sustainability and long term infrastructure resilience goals through the implementation and coordination of initiatives across campus operations, with a strong emphasis on energy, utilities, and engineering collaboration, as well as support for academic priorities and student engagement. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Utilities, Energy, and Engineering, this role ensures alignment between sustainability objectives, infrastructure planning, energy management, and capital investment, and is designed as a hands-on, execution-focused position operating in a resource-constrained environment.
The Director provides strategic leadership for GW’s public-facing sustainability initiatives, including energy transition and emissions management strategies, while positioning the campus as a living laboratory for teaching, research, and experiential learning. Working closely with Finance, Facilities, Procurement, Legal, faculty, students, and external community partners, the Director manages risk, optimizes costs, secures funding, and delivers measurable outcomes that strengthen GW’s reputation, support enrollment and retention, and advance long-term institutional commitments.
Office of Sustainability Overview:
The Office of Sustainability is supported by three full-time professional staff members and approximately 20 part-time student employees. The Director of Sustainability is expected to effectively leverage this structure, along with operating with influence and cross-departmental collaboration, to deliver measurable outcomes on campus. Current programs that are a major focus – Emissions reductions and sustainability reporting, GW’s Zero Waste program, with efforts including Green Move Out, ReUse Market, and composting deployment, The Loop and textile donation/reuse efforts, campus micro mobility opportunities and improvement, Single Use Plastics Policy education and adherence, to name a few.
More information: GW Commitments
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and Implementation: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of university-wide sustainability, energy, and resource stewardship initiatives, ensuring alignment with infrastructure planning, capital projects, and institutional priorities. Translate long-term goals into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Leadership and Management: Provide hands-on leadership for the Office of Sustainability, including supervision of staff and student employees, budget oversight, and resource prioritization in a constrained environment. Create influence and achieve results through collaboration rather than authority by aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals, driving accountability, and delivering measurable outcomes across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among Finance, Facilities, Utilities, Procurement, Legal, faculty, students, and external partners to advance sustainability objectives, manage risk, and support institutional decision-making. Serve as a primary point of contact for public-facing sustainability initiatives and updates.
- Program Development and Operations: Design, implement, and manage high-impact sustainability programs related to university goals, emissions reduction, waste minimization, and campus engagement, including student-centered and community programs. Leverage partnerships and data-driven approaches to maximize program effectiveness. Proactively seek and secure grants and other funding opportunities to advance the Office of Sustainability’s objectives.
- Compliance and Reporting: Oversee sustainability-related data collection, analysis, and reporting, including STARS, LEED, greenhouse gas inventories, and ESG-related disclosures. Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with institutional, regulatory, and Board-level requirements.
- Education and outreach: Support educational and experiential learning opportunities by integrating sustainability initiatives into academic, research, and co-curricular activities. Lead outreach and communications efforts that enhance campus awareness, student engagement, and the University’s public sustainability profile.
Assistant Director of Building Services & Operations
University of Chicago
The Assistant Director for Building Services and Operations manages the Library’s Shipping and Receiving department by supervising 3 FTEs. This role also works closely with the Library Budget Director and Finance Manger to purchase and approve administrative orders. As Part of the Building Services team this position manages Building Services staff to complete tasks and in the absence of the Director of Building Services and Operations. The Assistant Director also serves as workday approver for the department and is the administrative liaison to Library Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Building Services and Shipping staff.
- Establishes routes and schedules for both inside and outside messengers.
- Oversees pick-up and distribution of U.S. Mail, packages, and books. Answers questions concerning postal regulations; ensures observance of regulations for domestic and international mail.
- Responsible for the shipping department budget, including metered mail, the contracting of movers, and department supplies.
- Maintains and schedules pickups of gifts to the Library; accepts shipments and distributes to destination; contacts shipping companies to arrange for outgoing shipments; completes shipping forms, insurance forms, etc.
- Serves as purchasing manager for the department and the Library at large.
- Responsible for ensuring operation and regular maintenance of shipping & receiving equipment, including van, printers, carts, overhead doors, lifts, etc.; authorizes purchase of gas and other operating necessities; determines need and orders repair service; may drive vehicle in absence of regular messenger.
- Supports routine building management and maintenance.
- Assists in placing and monitoring status of work requests.
- Assist with communication of work order status to Library staff.
- Provides access and direction to facilities staff and contractors.
- Provides support on Library building projects and initiatives.
- Provides event services and planning support.
- Hires, evaluates, and conducts performance evaluations. Plans and assigns work; exercises quality and quantity controls.
- Maintains shipping and receiving activities and records. Resolves related shipping, receiving, and distribution problems. Coordinates with vendors and Budget to ensure that quality and pricing of suppliers and equipment meet expectations.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.(Required)
Work Experience:
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Associate Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- At least one year related experience working in shipping and receiving.
- At least one year of supervising bargaining unit staff.
- At least one year building management experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to organize and communicate well with others.
- Willing to assume responsibilities and make decisions.
- Ability to handle public contacts with tact and courtesy.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Expert knowledge of multiple University systems; Buy site, Workday, Epayment, Eshipglobal and more.
- Knowledge of building systems and infrastructure strongly preferred.
Working Conditions
- Physical stamina and mobility.
- Valid drivers license.
- Ability to lift moderate to heavy weights up to 75lbs.
Pay Range
- $ 70,000 - $80,000
Benefits Eligible
- Yes
Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- References (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
To Apply
To apply for this position, external candidates must submit an application and any other required materials through https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Assistant-Director-of-Building-Services-Operations_JR32738. For more information, please see https://www.uchicago.edu/jobs/.
Posting Statement:
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Manager, Contracts & Compliance (44170)
Lone Star College System
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office, University Park
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Manager, Contracts and Compliance, plays a vital role in supporting contract and compliance management. Reporting through the Business Operations Division, this position serves as a key resource for the Executive Vice Chancellor, Operations (EVCO) functional units, including the Office of Technology Services (OTS) and Property Services teams. This role collaborates with EVCO contract owners across the System, as well as Procurement and Legal departments, on the management of contract and Board Action Item (BAI) lifecycles to ensure compliance and that the best interests of the System are being served. Responsibilities include generating, reviewing, and delivering detailed reports and presentations for division leadership, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as adherence to LSC policies and procedures. This role also evaluates business strategies, recommends process improvement, and implements best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages EVCO contract tracking through a centralized repository. Responsible for reviewing the repository for accuracy, tracking, and managing contract timelines and associated spend
- Responsible for submitting and proactively managing Legal tickets to completion. Responsible for reviewing, coordinating, and tracking associated contract documents (e.g. licenses, subscriptions, SOWs, consulting agreements, amendments, renewals, change orders) using an automated tracking system (ServiceNow: SNOW)
- Partners with Supply Management and the Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel to ensure contract language is in the best interest of the System and meets the objectives of the unit
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Manages the administration of all contracts for OTS, campus facilities, and construction projects in collaboration with contract owners (executive leadership, directors, and managers), including:
- Thoroughly analyzing existing and new contracts, understanding contract rationale, terms, and timelines
- Advising contract owners on language for contract development
- Assisting with communication during negotiations for large and complex contracts
- Addressing contract issues and supporting dispute resolution with contract owners
- Managing compliance to contract terms, supporting audit defense initiatives, and adhering to all applicable procurement and legal processes
- Managing BAI lifecycle for EVCO projects through tracking, monitoring expiration dates, and assisting with the implementation of new BAIs
- Serves as the first point of contact and Subject Matter Expert for the contracts and compliance Business Operations team. Manages and communicates internal contract standards
- Develops financial forecasts against department agreements for budgetary processes, analysis and budget integration
- Partners with Supply Management and the Office of Legal Affairs and General Counsel to ensure compliance with State and local rules and statutes, and alignment with System policies and procedures
- Develops and executes a continuous improvement cycle through regular (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly) internal audits of contract processes, including timely recommendations on best practices, day-to-day strategy, and the creation and implementation of SOPs/job aids
- Assists in developing, evaluating, and improving overall business operations processes for EVCO functional units
- Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of board policies and procedures, and Federal and State statutes, regulations, policies, codes, and rules
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and moves with urgency to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and extrapolate key contract language (terms and conditions) and information with an understanding of the obligations and implications
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, advanced presentation software, complex queries, pivot tables, and report generation
- Advanced analytical skills with strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
- Excellent relationship building skills, customer service, and written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities with a proactive, initiative-oriented approach
- Proven ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience must include at least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Experience working with procurement
- Experience working in contracts and compliance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Experience using PeopleSoft
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience building databases
- Experience with technology products and services
- Experience with construction projects and change orders
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or equivalent
- Completion of Basic Texas Purchaser Course or equivalent
Salary
Hiring salary range is $58,625 - $67,419
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY