Assistant Vice President of Facilities

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

4d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice-President of Finance/CFO, the Assistant Vice-President, Facilities provides campus-wide leadership for the strategic direction, planning, and stewardship of the University’s physical infrastructure. The portfolio includes campus operations, capital planning and delivery, facilities design, maintenance and utilities, sustainability, digital enablement, and the evolution of the campus master plan. The AVP leads a diverse workforce of skilled professionals and is accountable for service delivery, operational performance, and financial stewardship across the facilities portfolio. This role works in close partnership with academic and administrative leaders, students, government, and community stakeholders to ensure facilities strategies directly support institutional priorities. This role is deeply collaborative, engaging with academic and administrative leaders, students, government partners, and community stakeholders to ensure that facilities planning, and operations align with institutional priorities and support a thriving, inclusive campus experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
6+ years of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership skills/abilities.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align facilities operations with institutional priorities.
Ability to lead diverse teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
Capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to building a culture of welcoming and belonging, and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or Facilities Management.
Experience in a higher education, hospital, health care, school district, or corporate campus setting.
Understanding of the broad range of challenges and issues the Facilities department needs to address (construction, custodial, landcare, utilities, and maintenance).