Dean of Campus Administration, Facilities, and Operations

Waterbury, CT

Full Time

CT State Naugatuck Valley

Experienced

Details:

Posted: February 13, 2025
Level: Management / Confidential (Manager 3)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with materials submitted by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Naugatuck Valley
750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT  06708 
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

May 2025

Position Summary:

The Dean of Campus Administration, Facilities, and Operations, Naugatuck Valley Campus, oversees the day-to-day campus environment and provides leadership, general direction, and administration of the campus facilities, maintenance, and custodial services, 110 acres of grounds/40 developed, 750,000 square feet of plant operations on the Waterbury campus, financial support services, information technology services, emergency preparedness, and auxiliary services (e.g., campus public safety, campus bookstore, food services).

Additionally, the Dean of Campus Administration, Facilities, and Operations coordinates the campus facility planning and construction program activities, provides liaison with contractors, and advises the CEO and other top-level college official on immediate and mid- to long-term deferred maintenance and repair projects and tracks bond funding expenditures and monitors the program to ensure appropriate use.

The Dean of Campus Administration, Facilities, and Operations helps the CEO manage the overall budget and serves as a liaison with appropriate local, State, and College officials.

Among key managerial effectiveness areas, representing the output requirements of this position, are:

Budget preparation and fiscal management
Internal financial information
Annual audit support
Facilities operation, improvement, and acquisition
Equipment procurement/fixed asset management for two campuses
Emergency preparedness/campus safety for two campuses
Information services/internal communications
CSCU/College financial relationships
Operation of auxiliary services
Coordination of campus purchasing and contracting requirements with shared service organization
Coordination of campus data required for shared payroll organization
Project management, including but not limited to deferred maintenance, major repairs, etc.
Buildings and grounds operations for 750K square feet/110 acres (40 developed) in Waterbury and materials and supplies needs for the 25K square foot Danbury campus
Serves as contract repository
Coordination with Campus Dean of Faculty classroom accessibility
Ensures environmental health and safety compliance

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the President/CEO or other administrator, the Dean of Campus Administration, Facilities, and Operations, is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Budget and Fiscal Management
- Accountable for assisting with preparing and managing the campus budget and collaborating with the College to ensure efficient and effective performance of the campus.
Facilities and Capital Planning and Management
- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the campus buildings, equipment and grounds and developing plans and capital budgets for the campus’ future facilities’ needs.
Campus Operations
- Accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the campus’ facilities, equipment, and utilities.
Emergency Preparedness and Security
- Accountable for campus safety and security and campus-wide emergency preparedness.
Business and Auxiliary Operations
- Accountable for managing the services associated with business and auxiliary operations.
Consulting and Advisement
- Accountable for consulting and advising with the CEO and serving as a liaison within the College.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriate field with five (5) or more years of experience in higher education or
academic administration, which includes three (3) years of experience in the supervision of others’ work or a combination of education, training, and experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Budget and fiscal management
Facilities and capital planning and management
Campus operations and security
Higher education administration
Supervision and training
Leadership and collaboration abilities
Advanced analytical and systems thinking skills

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience supporting institutions of higher education (e.g., technical colleges, community colleges, four-year colleges or universities, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in emergency preparedness.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $119,245 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website at visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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