Position Title: Asst VP, Auxiliary Svcs

Employee Classification: Sr. Administrator,Auxiliary

College/Division: Auxiliary Services

Department: 530300-AUXILIARY ADMINISTRATION

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  126,901.09

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, this position offers an exciting opportunity to serve NMSU. Auxiliary Services impacts every student, employee, and campus visitor on a daily basis

Classification Summary:
Plans, directs and coordinates the overall delivery of services for core auxiliary service operations of the university, including Housing and Residential Life, Special Events, Golf Course, Corbett Center Student Union, Food Services, ID Card Services, Conference Services, Mail Services, Bookstore, Storage Units and Transportation/Parking. Position leads the unit and sets goals and objectives that produce a service-oriented culture consistent with university mission and strategic goals. Position serves as a member of the Administration and Finance leadership team and interacts with senior leadership of the university.

Classification Standard Duties:
Develop, recommend, and monitor necessary policy and procedure as related to each area of responsibility. Oversees senior staff responsible for an annual revenue budget of approximately $25.5 million. Supervise contracts administration of external vendors generating annual revenue of approximately $20 million, including addressing all customer service issues with all vendors providing auxiliary services to university community. Implements administrative procedures and systems to carry out service-oriented objectives. Prepares and analyzes reports relative to the financial and operating performance of revenue operations. Participates in campus community relations by representing department at meetings and serving on committees as needed. Position requires a blend of technical and interpersonal skills.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, organization, and operational/financial infrastructure of auxiliary services in a public university. Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Strategic planning skills. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision making skills. Organizational planning, structuring, and staffing skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Ability to review and assess the operational and financial viability of new and existing contractual arrangements. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Ten years of progressive experience in auxiliary operations, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities beyond entry-level positions.

Special Requirements of the Position
Applicant must be able to work outside standard hours during peak seasons at the start of each semester.

Department Contact:  Betsy Banks 575-646-5955 bbanks@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.