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Executive, Campus Operations

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 2
Executive: Has senior-level leadership responsibilities for major unit operations. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, programs, fiscal authority, and operational autonomy. Leads department heads, chairs, school directors, directors, senior managers, and managers. Scope of responsibility is university wide for an overall college or business unit.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The Executive within Campus Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the university’s physical spaces, resources, and related services. The Executive is accountable for ensuring that Virginia Tech’s campus infrastructure supports and inspires those who learn, work, and visit. This position manages key aspects of campus operations, including planning, design, installation, and construction services, as well as the ongoing operation and maintenance of the university’s physical environment and real estate. The Executive also oversees critical programs related to safety, security, and transportation, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all campus users. In addition to operational management, this role includes responsibility for the university’s emergency management program, ensuring preparedness and effective response to campus emergencies. The Executive is tasked with establishing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to drive the success of campus operations, providing fiscal oversight and operational autonomy across multiple functions within the unit. As a Level 2 Executive, this position involves leadership over major unit operations, with a scope of responsibility that spans across the entire university. The Executive leads department heads, senior managers, and other key personnel, setting strategic goals and ensuring that operational activities align with the broader objectives of the university. Their decisions have a direct and significant impact on the university’s success and overall development, making this a highly influential and strategic role in shaping the campus environment.