Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management

Position Title

Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management

Working Title

AVC of Facilities Management

Position Number

001712

Full-Time Or Part-Time

Full Time

Time Limited Position

No

Number of Vacancies

Department

Facilities Management

Posting Number

0401844

SHRA/EHRA

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category

Exec, Admin, Managerial

Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The Division of Enterprise Operations advances Fayetteville State University’s teaching, research, and public-service mission by delivering integrated operational, technological, and service-oriented solutions that enhance the University’s efficiency, sustainability, and student experience. The Division provides strategic leadership and oversight for critical enterprise functions— including Facilities Management, Campus Enterprises, Human Resources, and Information Technology Services ensuring that the campus environment, infrastructure, and business operations support a student-ready, research-supportive, and community-engaged institution.

Through collaborative planning, data-informed decision-making, fiscal stewardship, and continuous improvement, the Division drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of service, innovation, accountability, and inclusion. Its work ensures the stewardship of University assets, compliance with state and UNC System regulations, and the delivery of high-quality services that sustain a safe, accessible, and vibrant learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management is the University’s senior facilities executive, responsible for strategic leadership, stewardship, and operational excellence of the campus physical environment. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Operations, the AVC for Facilities Management provides vision, direction, and oversight for planning, design, construction, maintenance, energy management, sustainability, custodial, and landscaping services that support the University’s academic, research, and student-life mission.

The AVC for Facilities Management advances a student-ready and research-supportive campus, ensuring facilities and infrastructure promote an accessible, sustainable, safe, and inclusive learning and working environment in alignment with University strategic goals and UNC System policies.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management in a large, complex organization, with demonstrated responsibility for campus operations, capital planning, capital project delivery, regulatory compliance, and oversight of diverse facilities management functions.
• Supervisory experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of service, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading the planning and delivery of capital projects or capital improvement programs within a large, complex organization, including responsibility for scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of facilities planning, construction methods, capital project planning and delivery, budgeting, fiscal management, and cost control.
• Knowledge of physical planning, space utilization, design standards, ADA requirements, and sustainability practices within a large, complex organization.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes governing facilities development, construction, safety, and operations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities::

• Advanced knowledge and proven experience leading a comprehensive facilities organization within a large, complex institution—covering planning, capital project delivery, space management, operations and maintenance, energy management, environmental health and safety, and campus sustainability.
• Extensive expertise in applying institutional policies, state and federal regulations, building codes, procurement laws, and industry best practices to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and fiscal accountability in all facilities functions.
• Demonstrated success in capital planning and transformational campus development, including the ability to manage large-scale construction and renovation projects, oversee architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proven record of integrating sustainable principles—economic, environmental, and social—into planning, construction, and daily operations, advancing the institution’s climate action and carbon-reduction goals.
• Strong leadership track record in building and sustaining high-performing, service-oriented teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Relevant licensure (e.g., PE or RA) and executive-level experience in strategic facilities planning and large-scale capital project oversight.
• Experience with UNC System policies, State Construction Office processes, North Carolina public contracting, or state bidding requirements.
• Experience with capital project delivery methods, including Design Build and Construction Manager at Risk.
• Experience leading facilities operations or capital projects in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in public higher education or other public sector environments.
• Completion of the State Construction Office Capital Project Coordinator course.

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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