Executive Director of University Enterprises Corporation/UEC at CSUSB

Job Description:

Executive Director of University Enterprises Corporation/UEC at CSUSB

Description

About University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB

(This is not a state position)

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB ("UEC") supports the university's educational mission by providing quality services that complement the instructional program. The University depends upon UEC to provide services that cannot be supported with state funds. We’re responsible for business enterprises on campus including, but not limited to, dining, bookstore, convenience store, and vending services. We also serve as the grantee for federal, state, and local funding for research and sponsored projects.

Position Summary

Exempt, Full Time, Benefited, Non-State position.

Salary: $14,166-$15,833 per month.

Location: CSUSB Campus.

Work Schedule

Exempt. 40 hours per week. Typically 8:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Some nights and weekends required.

First Review Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Typical Activities

Under minimal supervision of the Associate Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, the Executive Director will work independently to:

• Responsible for overseeing the development, operations and facilities of UEC, consisting of campus dining operations, pouring rights contract, bookstore operations, sponsored program post award activities, and the CoyoteOne card program, including providing day to-day oversight of activities and ensuring contract partners' operations meet contract terms and objectives. Executive Director of University Enterprises Corporation.
• Formulate and present for Board decision policies, procedures, and recommendations involving budgets, contracts, leases and new projects; applicable compensation and benefit programs; requests by the University for services and the effecting of procedures for use of services by the University; changes in rates, charges, or fees, where applicable; programs involving insurance, investments, and debt instruments in accordance with policy guidelines; answers to audits; development of administrative policy and guidelines; requests for special projects; projects or enterprise programs of a new nature and the financing and development of such programs; and financial and operating reports.
• Responsible for i m p l e m e n t i n g the decisions of the Board as directed.
• Develop, install and review standards and procedures designed to achieve objectives, promote efficiency, and ensure sound business and accounting practices throughout various functional and operating areas of UEC.
• Through the Assistant Controller of campus Financial Services, provide corporate direction and oversight for the overall administration and control of UEC fiscal operations including, but not limited to, budgeting, accounting policies, payroll, management information systems, risk management and insurance programs, and overall management of UEC investments and internal auditing.
• Through the Director of Sponsored Programs Administration, provide corporate direction and oversight for the fiscal management of grants and contract activity for the University through contractual arrangements with Federal or State agencies and other externally funded program sources and related policy, compliance and legal responsibilities associated with this functional effort.
• Through the UEC Human Resources Director, provide corporate direction and support for the overall human resources functions of UEC including but not limited to affirmative action, recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training and development, safety, and all policy, employment labor law and related regulation compliance.
• Oversee the outsourced relationship with dining services provider through the General Manager of Dining Services, all dining and catering services including approval of dining concepts, capital improvements, pricing, resolution of complaints, as well as maintenance and replacement of equipment and fixtures, record keeping, and implementing policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors pertaining to these activities.
• Oversee the outsourced relationship with the Coyote Bookstore Director, all Bookstore services including approval of new services, capital improvements, resolution of complaints, as well as maintenance and replacement of equipment and fixtures, record keeping, and implementing policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors pertaining to these activities.
• Plan and implement, in cooperation with university administrative officers, advancement and sponsored programs that aid and enrich the University's educational programs.
• Assist and cooperate with the University in devising the ways and means of leveraging assets to create instructionally related, revenue- generating enterprises, including industry, private or governmental partnerships.
• Acquaint faculty, staff, and students with the nature of UEC activities.
• Develop operations and business plans and closely track financial performance to minimize institutional risk and maximize financial support from UEC.
• Ensure continuous improvement of all aspects of UEC auxiliary services and lead the development and implementation of new initiatives that respond to the latest trends in collegiate campus auxiliary services.
• Responsible for ensuring that all UEC units are functioning successfully and are self-sustaining, including meeting revenue and university contribution targets.
• Responsible for strategic planning, policy review, formulation and execution of budgets and business plans, financial management, workforce management and overall administration of UEC units.
• Assure quality services are delivered by UEC's internal staff and contractor partners through a variety of means and serves as the senior administrator to handle escalation of key service and customer relations issues.
• Serve as a member of the senior staff of the Finance, Technology, & Operations division and engage in strategic planning and initiatives at the division-wide level.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Some travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree
    
    requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
    
  • This position requires exceptional business acumen, leadership, organizational, and communications competencies.
    
  • Applicants must be a strategic thinker who creates clear communication channels, sets goals, improves efficiency and
    
    continuously improves client satisfaction.
    
  • Applicants must have a commitment to excellence and to be part of an evolving, energetic, and forward- thinking campus environment.
    
  • Applicants must have the ability to interact with a diverse range of people, including the ability to build trust and consensus
    
    with university constituents including faculty, staff and students.
    
  • Applicants must have well developed analytical, organizational, supervisory, reasoning, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills along with effective communication skills to include excellent written and oral communication skills.
    
  • Applicants must possess high energy, be action-oriented,
    
    honest, have integrity, compassion for others and perseverance.
    

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, or closely related field.
  
• Experience in Higher Education preferred.
  
• Experience with Higher Education auxiliaries is highly desirable.
  
• Entrepreneurial experience with a mindset to maximize revenue opportunities is highly desirable.
  

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash option
• CalPERS Retirement and CalPers 457
• Group Term Life/ Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Holidays & Personal Holiday
• Vacation and Sick pay accruals
• Educational Assistance Benefit is based on availability of funding.
• Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, State Disability Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB is committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, and is an equal opportunity employer. UEC maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, sex, gender, color, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic characteristics, status as a disabled veteran, or disabled veteran of the Vietnam era.

To view the UEC Affirmative Action Program, please contact UEC Human Resources at (909) 537-7589 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

As an equal opportunity employer, University Enterprises Corporation at CSUSB (UEC) is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access UEC's career website as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling UEC's Human Resources Manager at 909-537-7589.

EEO AA Policy Statement

Employment of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans

Supplemental Information

UEC is an EOE - Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. This position will remain open until filled. This has been designated as a sensitive position. The selected candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include a criminal history check prior to appointment.

Advertised: Jan 02 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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