Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

CSU Careers • Sacramento, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration/CFO, the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management is the key University officer responsible for Facilities Management and a critical member of senior administration working in support of the overall academic mission of the University. The incumbent has primary management and leadership responsibility for facilities planning, construction, operation, maintenance and repair, management of building space, and oversees over 200 employees. The AVP plays an instrumental role in cross-functional future planning, as well as the maintenance of strong relations with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, city, county, and other agencies. The Associate Vice President serves on University and system committees and acts as liaison to the system office for planning, design and construction projects. The position represents the University for facilities matters at city, county, and state government levels and to the legislative branches of government.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or a field related to the responsibilities of the position or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive facilities management experience acquired through increasingly responsible positions over a period of at least 8 years in a college/university or comparable environment of similar size and complexity.
• Financial management experience overseeing complex budgets with various funds.
• Experience as a supervisor or manager in a large and complex organization
• Experience coordinating with multiple entities to accomplish master plans and multiple and complex construction projects from conception to completion in a centralized and highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of physical plant operations and construction management requirements.
• Leadership skills, including conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Well-developed analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including cross-departmental collaboration, to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Knowledge of process improvement and ability to streamline operations, promote cultural change, and build teams through redesign of business practices.
• Skills to assess the performance and progress of teams and organizations.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or a field related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Experience in a large, complex higher education institution within a centralized system.
• Experience within the California State University system and familiarity with CSU system reporting requirements.
• Ability to adapt easily to fast-paced, demanding environment on a growing campus with evolving needs and limited resources.
• Understanding of information system technology as it applies to administrative and physical plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilities planning
• Construction
• Operation, maintenance and repair of facilities
• Management of building space
• Cross-functional future planning
• Maintenance of strong relations with the CSU Chancellor’s Office, city, county, and other agencies
• Serving on University and system committees
• Acting as liaison to the system office for planning, design and construction projects
• Representing the University for facilities matters at city, county, and state government levels and to the legislative branches of government

Benefits

• Best-in-class Benefits
• CSU Total Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager