Associate Vice President, Infrastructure Oper

Virginia Union University • Richmond, VA

90d

About The Position

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Infrastructure Operations & Strategic Services provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, and executive management for the university’s physical and digital infrastructure. This role oversees campus facilities operations, capital projects, technology infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and strategic services that ensure operational excellence. The AVP works collaboratively with university leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to align infrastructure operations with the institution’s mission, academic priorities, and long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in infrastructure, facilities, or strategic operations, preferably within higher education or large complex organizations.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive long-term infrastructure strategy to support the university’s mission, growth, and operational resilience.
• Oversee strategic services including space planning, emergency management, environmental health and safety, transportation/parking, and campus support operations.
• Manage large-scale capital projects and renovations, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, compliance, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Information Technology leadership to align digital and physical infrastructure for academic and administrative innovation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards.
• Direct budget development, fiscal accountability, and resource allocation for infrastructure operations and strategic service units.
• Partner with senior leadership to advance sustainability, climate resilience, and campus modernization initiatives.
• Foster a culture of customer service, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within all units under their leadership.
• Represent the university with external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, regulators, and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree