Vice President, Operations and Facilities

Employer

Guilford Technical Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

$135,687.86 to Mid Salary $152,648.85 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Benefits

Yes

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 05/16/2026

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-time Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction/facilities management, engineering or a related field with credit or non-credit content in capital planning, budget/finance and/or construction/facilities management from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required

  • 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing all areas of facilities including operations, maintenance, space planning, design, and construction.
  • 3 years of experience as a senior manager of safety for a large complex organization
  • Experience with federal, state, and municipal laws, codes and other compliance requirements related to facilities projects.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in fiscal/resource management.
  • Experience managing large complex projects.
  • Experience with employee supervision including performance evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Preferred

  • Master’s degree in construction/facilities management, engineering, higher education or a related
    field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Professional certifications in project management.

Experience Preferred

  • Greater than 15 years of progressively responsible experience managing all areas of facilities
    including operations, maintenance, space planning, design, and construction.
  • Experience in implementing environmentally sustainable solutions.
  • Experience managing facilities operations and construction in an institution of higher learning.

Position Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The jobholder serves as the chief operations and facilities officer of the college, providing leadership and vision for technology, facilities planning and risk management that supports the college learning environment. Primary responsibilities include oversight of campus support functions including Information Technology Services (ITS), the physical plant department, construction, property management, campus police, development and management of the county budget, review of contracts, risk management, evening administration duties and workplace safety. Additional duties include projects that may be assigned by the President on an as needed basis. The jobholder presents information to the board of trustees, county commissioners, and other governing bodies as needed.

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