Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Business Title
Associate Vice President for Auxiliaries

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Ohio University has launched a search for an Associate Vice President for Auxiliaries, with the goal of having the position filled before the 2026-27 spring semester begins.

Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, a letter of interest, and a list of professional references with current contact information, including email addresses. The letter of interest should highlight the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, leadership accomplishments, and demonstrated success in areas that align with the responsibilities and priorities of the position as outlined in the Leadership Profile here: Associate Vice President for Auxiliaries Search | Ohio University

The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting end date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number
2016520T

Job Description Summary

Department Summary

Ohio University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Auxiliaries within the Division of Student Life. Reporting to the Interim Vice President for Student Life, the Associate Vice President provides strategic leadership for an auxiliary portfolio that includes Culinary Services and Housing and Residence Life.

Key Responsibilities:
This senior leader will guide complex, self-supporting operations that play an essential role in the daily experience of students, employees, campus visitors, and community members. The Associate Vice President will establish and communicate departmental goals, implement effective business systems and practices, cultivate an entrepreneurial and customer-focused environment, and promote a culture centered on student success, safety, service, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The position also provides strategic direction for long-range capital planning, preventive maintenance, facilities renewal and renovation, security, program development, and evolving product and service offerings. Working closely with professional leadership staff and university partners, the Associate Vice President will identify new business opportunities, establish appropriate service levels, address compliance matters in collaboration with campus partners, and ensure continuity of operations.

Leadership Portfolio:

The Associate Vice President provides leadership and directional oversight for the following areas:

Culinary Services

Culinary Services is a $57 million dining, catering, retail, and culinary production enterprise serving Ohio University. The operation includes dining commons, food courts, retail markets, coffee shops, catering venues, a full-service restaurant, food trucks, and an extensive culinary production and distribution network. With more than 70 administrative employees, 188 bargaining-unit staff, and approximately 1,500 student employees, the department requires strategic leadership across financial management, operations, retail, catering, logistics, workforce development, customer experience, and business growth initiatives.

Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life oversees a $59 million housing and residential education enterprise that supports approximately 8,000 students across 36 residence halls. The department is among the university's largest and most complex operations, employing more than 400 full-time, part-time, graduate, and student staff members.

The complete Leadership Profile can be reviewed here:Associate Vice President for Auxiliaries Search | Ohio University

Position Profile

Responsible for auxiliary functions within Student Affairs, including Housing, Culinary, and Retail operations. Provides strategic direction to enhance operational efficiency, drive revenue growth, and promote financial sustainability.

Level Summary

Responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of complex functional areas or multiple departments. Formulates policies, strategies, and systems that enhance the University's position in the competitive marketplace. Leads large, complex teams, possibly managing multiple layers of managers. Contributes to shaping the long-term strategic vision of the University, ensuring alignment with overarching goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages entire business units or divisions. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Oversees multi-million dollar budget.

Problem Solving

Solves highly complex, University-wide problems with long-term consequences.

Independence of Action

Full autonomy in decision-making, accountable for business outcomes.

Communication and Collaboration

Leads communication with senior leaders, partners, and internal/external stakeholders. Responsible for successful implementation of organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office and meeting environment. The position will require travel to meetings and events.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in business administration, higher education administration, hospitality management, finance, public administration, facilities management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in auxiliary services, higher education administration, hospitality, housing, dining, retail, conference services, facilities, or another comparably complex operational environment.
• A bachelor's degree and an additional two years of progressively responsible leadership experience beyond the experience requirement listed above may also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant budgets, revenue-producing operations, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading strategic planning, operational improvement, financial stewardship, and organizational change.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Senior-level leadership experience within higher education or a similarly complex, mission-driven organization.
• Experience overseeing multiple auxiliary or enterprise operations.
• Experience with capital planning, facilities renewal, construction, renovation, or preventive maintenance.
• Experience working in a collective-bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated success developing new programs, services, partnerships, or revenue opportunities.
• Experience using data, benchmarking, and performance measures to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with legal, compliance, safety, and risk-management considerations associated with large-scale auxiliary operations.

Department
VP For Student Life

Pay Rate

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

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Pay Grade
EXEC

Pay Range
Executive

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type
full-time regular

Job Family
Student Affairs

Job Sub Family
Student Affairs Strategy

Job Level
EXEC

Job Open Date
09/25/2026

Posting End Date
11/01/2026

Planning Unit
Vice President for Student Affairs

Work Schedule

Standard administrative work schedule, with flexibility required for evening and weekend meetings, events, and other university responsibilities.

Months
12 month

Campus
Athens, Ohio

Expected hours worked per week
40 +

Expected duration of assignment
on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Megan Vogel, [email protected]

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