Associate Vice President, Facilities Services

Associate Vice President, Facilities Services

About the Company

Accomplished private research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1890

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• E-Learning
• Education
• Higher Education
• Legal
• Argonne National Laboratory
• Colleges & Universities
• DOE National Laboratories
• Executive Branch
• Liberal Arts University
• Private University
• Top Private University
• UChicago
• UofC
• Urban University

Specialties

• Economics
• Public Policy
• Research
• and Higher Education

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Associate Vice President of Facilities Services to provide strategic and visionary leadership for the stewardship of its extensive campus and facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive, sustainable strategic plan that aligns with the institution's academic and institutional goals. This role involves leading campus-wide planning, renewal, and modernization initiatives, overseeing capital project delivery, and ensuring that all activities are in line with the company's mission and sustainability objectives. The Associate Vice President will also be tasked with building and sustaining strategic partnerships, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture, and representing the company externally on facilities and development matters. Candidates for the Associate Vice President position should be visionary and strategic thinkers, with a proven track record in facilities leadership, particularly in large academic, healthcare, corporate, civic, government, or construction organizations. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree preferred, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in facilities leadership. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of facilities and environmental planning, experience in a unionized environment, and a strong background in managing budgets and finances for capital projects. Competencies include being an effective communicator, collaborator, and negotiator, with a strong customer service orientation and expertise in process improvement, energy conservation, and sustainable practices.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Operations

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations
• Education/Academic Administration