The MSCBA seeks a highly motivated executive director to lead the authority in the management of both capital and financial assets as they partner with the campuses to ensure a positive student experience and financial solvency. The housing, dining, parking, athletic, and campus center facility projects developed by the authority serve 40,000 students, one-third of whom live in campus housing. Reporting to the board of directors, the executive director is responsible for the overall operation and direction of the authority, including the 13-member professional https://www.mscba.org/index.php?area=contact&&sec=staff based at the MSCBA office in downtown https://www.mscba.org/index.php?area=contact, and overseeing a $49 million operating budget.
Public Salary Range: $285,000-$295,000
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in design, construction, business management, or a relevant field and ten or more years of increasing and broadening responsibility in operations, portfolio, and project management in an institutional setting such as higher education or health care is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of high-level finance outcomes related to debt management: an ability to serve as a thought partner for creative solutions that support financial solvency, the ability to synthesize issues and ideas and present them to constituent groups, an understanding of higher education trends, legislation, and legal issues; and demonstrated success in building and motivating an effective team, including recruiting, developing and retaining talent. Exposure to a broad range of public construction building projects, preferably within the Commonwealth, a master’s degree, and/or professional licensure are preferred qualifications.
Application and Nomination
Massachusetts State College Building Authority has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin September 4, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/5502610
• Contact Anne-Marie Kenney at amk@spelmanjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.