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Associate Executive, Campus Operations

PageUp Desc Code CAM - Associate Executive, Campus Operations

Function CAM - Campus Operations

Subfunction Campus Operations

Discipline Campus Operations

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Executive - Level 1

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 06

RANGE $143483 - $301314

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 06B

RANGE $174430 - $270367

Classification Information

Campus Operations

Campus Operations ensures that the universitys physical spaces and resources serve and inspire those who learn, work, and visit Virginia Tech. Manages planning, design, installation, and construction services. Operates and maintains the universitys physical environment and real estate as well as oversees university safety, security, and transportation programs. Manages, assesses, and implements the universitys emergency management program.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 1

Associate Executive: Accountable for annual execution of goals and objectives in area of responsibility; disseminates goals to direct reports and ensures goals are operationalized. Recommends and may approve policy for area of operational and/or functional control. Typically has multiple directors and managers as direct reports. Scope of responsibility is a university wide sub-function with multiple disciplines, or multiple functions within a college or business unit.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Associate General Executive within Campus Operations provides strategic leadership for the planning, design, maintenance, and operation of Virginia Tech’s physical environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that campus infrastructure and services support the university’s mission to provide safe, inspiring, and efficient spaces for learning, research, work, and community engagement. The position oversees multiple operational functions—such as facilities management, construction services, transportation, safety, and emergency preparedness—ensuring that all programs align with university-wide goals and comply with regulatory and sustainability standards. In this executive role, the Associate General Executive is accountable for the annual execution of strategic objectives across a broad, multi-disciplinary operational portfolio. They lead directors and senior managers across several functions, translating institutional strategies into actionable plans, and optimizing the use of personnel, budget, and other resources. The role may recommend and approve operational policies, implement business processes, and guide infrastructure initiatives with lasting impact on the physical and environmental quality of the university. The Associate General Executive also fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across campus operations. Functioning as a key university leader, this position collaborates closely with executive peers, external partners, and university stakeholders to assess evolving needs and deliver forward-thinking solutions. With oversight of university-wide sub-functions that intersect with both academic and administrative domains, the Associate General Executive plays a central role in shaping the university’s campus development strategy and ensuring that physical resources enable long-term institutional success and resilience.