The Associate Vice President will shape and champion the long-term physical, operational, and service vision for Facilities, ensuring all activities are fully aligned with the University’s overarching academic and institutional goals
Job Summary
The Associate Vice President will shape and champion the long-term physical, operational, and service vision for Facilities, ensuring all activities are fully aligned with the University’s overarching academic and institutional goals.
With oversight of a team of approximately 300 staff, the Associate Vice President will drive operational excellence and deliver robust, forward-looking strategies for capital projects, facilities operations, finance and business services, campus planning, and sustainability.
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Matching Summary
The Associate Vice President will shape and champion the long-term physical, operational, and service vision for Facilities, ensuring all activities are fully aligned with the University’s overarching academic and institutional goals.
Salary
Base: $375,000.00 - $450,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic direction for campus stewardship
Oversight of 300 staff
Drive operational excellence
Capital projects and facilities operations
Sustainability and campus planning
Fiscal responsibility and resource stewardship
Nice-to-have
Visionary and strategic thinker
Insightful developer and motivator
Effective communicator and collaborator
Personal integrity and emotional intelligence
Strong customer service orientation
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum 10 years’ experience in facilities leadership
Experience in managing Facilities Services and personnel
Leadership in construction management
Demonstrated excellence in managing budgets and finances