ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER FOR FACILITIES PLANNING AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

The Louisiana Board of Regents is seeking an accomplished facilities and emergency management professional to serve as Associate Commissioner for Facilities Planning and Emergency Management. This executive-level role coordinates statewide Capital Outlay and Deferred Maintenance recommendations on behalf of Louisiana’s four public higher education systems. The Associate Commissioner serves as Regents’ primary liaison for facilities, emergency management, and property control; monitors administrative and legislative actions; advises agency and higher education leadership; and provides centralized coordination, reporting, and support to public postsecondary institutions during natural disasters and other emergency events.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Board of Regents is established in the Louisiana Constitution as the state’s coordinating board for higher education. Regents works with four management boards, thirty-two public degree-granting institutions, and four special-purpose institutions. It sets statewide higher education policy, advocates for systems and institutions, distributes state-provided funding in accordance with legislative actions, and administers grant programs that advance postsecondary education. The Board of Regents includes three programs: the Board of Regents, the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA), and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). The Division of Finance and Administration oversees the agency’s financial and budget matters, administrative policies and procedures, and facilities, and supports Regents’ constitutional role in reviewing operating and capital needs and recommending capital construction priorities..

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strategic leadership in facilities planning, capital programs, emergency management, or public-sector administration
• Strong understanding of Louisiana’s Capital Outlay process and public infrastructure priorities
• Ability to coordinate effectively across campuses, state agencies, legislative bodies, and executive leadership
• Sound judgment during emergencies and rapidly changing operational conditions
• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills
• Commitment to accountability, public service, safety, and responsible stewardship of state resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Baccalaureate degree in business administration, architecture, engineering, construction management, or another related field. Experience: Minimum seven years of professional-level experience in a higher education or public-sector setting; direct experience with the State of Louisiana’s Capital Outlay process; familiarity with emergency management principles; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in business or public administration, architecture, construction management, engineering, or another related field. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

JOB DUTIES Facilities Planning & Capital Outlay

• Coordinates the annual Capital Outlay Budget recommendation cycle, including campus site visits; reviews and analyzes system submissions on behalf of institutions; and develops funding recommendations for the Board of Regents Facilities and Property Committee.
• Monitors the annual Capital Outlay bill and other legislative instruments, provides requested information, and testifies before committees as needed.
• Provides oversight, review, and monitoring of legislative acts relating to facilities and property, including Acts 959 of 2003 and 751 of 2024.
• Represents Regents in meetings with the Division of Administration’s Office of Facility Planning and Control, legislative committee staff, system facility directors, and other partners; serves on facility-related committees and assists with designer and contractor selection.
• Reviews and monitors projects using alternative financing methods and recommends institutional requests for Interim Emergency Board leases of institutional property or facilities.
• Provides analysis of the Board of Regents Facilities Inventory and Space Utilization Data System.

Emergency Management & Public Safety

• Consults with public postsecondary institutions during emergency events and prepares status reports on recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
• Coordinates requests for higher education disaster relief through the state’s official emergency management software system, WEBEOC.
• Coordinates efforts to strengthen postsecondary public safety through training, assessments, and evaluations of infrastructure needs.
• Monitors federal, state, and local regulations affecting public postsecondary emergency response plans and provides guidance regarding changes.

Executive Advisory & Governance

• Advises the Board, Commissioner of Higher Education, and Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration on facilities and property matters affecting Louisiana public postsecondary institutions.
• Provides staff support to the Board of Regents Facilities and Property Committee.

Property Control & Administrative Oversight

• Assists with Louisiana Property Assistance Agency audits, agency-wide document archive submissions to the Secretary of State, and Board of Regents transportation and fleet activities.
• Supervises two staff members responsible for property and inventory control records and reporting for the Claiborne and Galvez office locations.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS Appointment Type: This position is unclassified and will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current Regents employee. Worksite Location: The position is based in the Claiborne Building in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Standard office computing equipment is provided, including laptops for off-site work. Security Requirements: This position is designated as a security-sensitive position. A criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, transfers and every five years.Annual safety training is required for all state employees. Access to driving records is required to operate state-owned vehicles or rentals on state contract. Travel & Schedule: Statewide travel to institutions and, at times, active job sites is required. Occasional weekend and evening work and travel may be necessary. Some off-site visits may require walking around a campus setting for more than two hours. Physical Demands: The position is primarily office-based. Typing is essential. Minimal standing, stooping, and light lifting of up to forty pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons unable to meet the physical requirements of the position.

BENEFITS INFORMATION The Louisiana Board of Regents, as part of Louisiana state government, offers a wide range of career opportunities for individuals committed to advancing public higher education and making a meaningful impact through public service. With positions supporting institutions and initiatives across the state, employment with the Board of Regents provides a unique opportunity to contribute to Louisiana’s academic, workforce, and research priorities. As a Regents employee, you will receive competitive compensation, access to a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Health & Life: Fulltime employees are eligible for group health and life insurance coverage through the Office of Group Benefits.

Retirement: Full-time employees are required to contribute 8% of their base pay to a Louisiana retirement system. The retirement system provides retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. Regents’ employees have the option of joining the Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). ORP is also available to some part-time positions. Accrued Leave: Unclassified state employees earn sick and annual leave in accordance with Executive Order Number JML 24-122, Rules on Leave for The Unclassified Service.

HOW TO APPLY To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. The Board of Regents is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide. (Download Adobe Acrobat Reader)

CONTACT INFORMATION For more information about this posting, please contact: The Board of Regents Human Capital Management Office Kim Langlois Employee Relations Specialist [email protected] or [email protected]