Job Description

Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC 29115
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: OtherJob

Summary:
The Assistant Vice President and Director of Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management provides strategic leadership and oversight for all campus-wide auxiliary and facilities operations. This role is responsible for facilities planning, construction, maintenance, operations, and capital project delivery across the University’s on campus and off-campus real estate portfolio, including academic, residential, administrative, and auxiliary properties, to ensure a safe, functional, and modern learning, teaching, and working environment.
The position oversees a broad portfolio that includes Purchasing, Motor Pool, Central Receiving and Delivery, Dining Services, Mailroom, Physical Plant Operations, Print Shop, and Planning and Capital Projects. The AVP and Director of Auxiliary Services and Facilities Management, collaborate closely with the President’s Cabinet and other senior leaders to provide executive-level guidance on facilities, plant operations, and auxiliary services.

QualificationsMinimum

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business/management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
• Ten (10) years of experience managing auxiliary services or closely related operations
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Experience in auxiliary services, procurement, supply services, or business operations preferred
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of budget management, purchasing, and deferred maintenance programs
• Experience in facilities operations and maintenance within a public or private university setting
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred

Qualifications:
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification