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Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Associate Vice Chancellor for FacilitiesInsideHigherEd • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities

Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities

InsideHigherEd • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Posting Number : PG194249EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title :

Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities

Anticipated Hiring Range :

Commensurate with credentials and experience

Work Schedule :

Core hours are 8 am - 5 pm Monday-Friday; plus occasional work outside of core hours in leading a 24x7 365 operation

Job Location : Raleigh, NC

Department : Facilities Division

About the Department :

North Carolina State University NC State University, a leading public research (R1) land-grant university, is the largest university in the state of North Carolina and home to nearly 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Twelve colleges comprise NC State, with academics and research spanning a variety of disciplines, including engineering, agriculture, sciences, business, textiles, humanities and veterinary medicine. In Raleigh, NC State operates a 2,200-acre, 450 building Main Campus and also operates Centennial Campus and Centennial Biomedical Campus, providing state-of-the-art facilities for corporate, industrial and government partners working alongside university research and academic units – and a veterinary hospital with 24 / 7 emergency care. Additionally, NC State operates agricultural farms, research stations, nurseries and greenhouses, a research forest, a PULSTAR nuclear reactor, and research and extension facilities throughout the state of North Carolina, with a presence in all 100 counties. In total, NC State operates and maintains nearly 1,200 buildings and structures on more than 100,000 acres across the state.

NC State employs more than 9,000 faculty and staff in service to its mission of advancing education, research and public engagement across North Carolina and beyond. As a preeminent public research university, NC State is recognized nationally and internationally for innovation in education, research, scholarship and engagement that solves the world’s most critical challenges. NC State’s research enterprise leads in big data, biomedical engineering, materials science, food safety, translational medicine and more, ranking 6th in research expenditures among public institutions without a medical school. NC State strives to be an “Employer of Choice” within a competitive region and was recognized by Forbes as a top large employer in North Carolina. The university’s dynamic workplace culture depends on engaged, service-oriented employees and a vibrant, collaborative workplace experience.

Description of the Organizational Unit The Facilities Division , led by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, is a mission-critical unit responsible for managing the university’s physical environment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Committed to excellence in creating and preserving a physical environment that advances the university, the Facilities Division is a trusted steward of the university’s physical campus assets – from planning, design and construction of complex capital projects and infrastructure improvements; to daily operations, maintenance, renovations and repairs across 17 million gross square feet of conditioned space and nearly 5,000 acres of land in Wake County (including energy management, utilities and engineering, environmental services (housekeeping), landscape maintenance, mail services, motor pool services, waste removal, four on-campus utility plants and three electrical sub-stations); to a formal safety program that provides comprehensive safety training for every Facilities employee; and student-focused sustainability programs.

The Facilities Division, one of the largest entities at NC State, employs 800+ dedicated and experienced professionals committed to the division’s four strategic goals.

  • Safety – Engage every employee in creating a safe work environment.
  • Service – Provide exceptional customer service in support of the institution.
  • Stewardship – Ensure responsible use of all resources.
  • Staff – Respect and empower all staff to fulfill their potential.

Centered on four core pillars of facilities management (Plan, Build, Maintain and Operate, and Service), four departments comprise the Facilities Division, each led by an Assistant Vice Chancellor.

  • Campus Planning and Strategic Investment (Plan) leads major campus planning efforts for NC State, integrating architectural, space, land and infrastructure planning to ensure highest and best use of university resources. This department maintains campus GIS maps and building and space data; is responsible for the university’s 10-year Physical Master Plan “ Framing the Future ”; and facilitates the cross-functional Campus Development Process , a new governance structure for physical campus development and stewardship of all campus capital resources guided by the physical master plan. The University Sustainability Office, housed within this department, coordinates student and faculty-driven sustainability programming across the university.
  • Design and Construction (Build) manages formal and informal design and construction for new and renovated facilities, including State of North Carolina, UNC System and NC State Board of Trustees authorization and approval processes. Services include comprehensive project management across major and minor renovations and new construction – managing complex and varied solicitations, bids, awards, approvals, contractors and funding sources in partnership with university stakeholders.
  • Campus Operations and Maintenance (Maintain and Operate) manages day-to-day operations of the university’s physical campus, including a range of campus-based services such as utilities infrastructure and energy management including on-campus central energy plants providing thermal utilities to most campus buildings and electrical sub-stations; building and landscape maintenance including groundskeeping and environmental services (housekeeping); and waste reduction and recycling.
  • Business Operations (Service) provides essential administrative and business support for the entire Facilities Division, ensuring the division operates effectively and compliantly. Services include budget, accounting, purchasing, human resources, fleet services (motor pool), warehouse and mail services, IT support and data stewardship. The Facilities Customer Service Center, housed within this department, coordinates all facilities-related work order requests through a new web-based intake portal; and communicates outages and related facility updates to the impacted campus community.

    • Wolfpack Perks and Benefits :

    As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

    What we offer :

  • Medical , Dental , and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Programs
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident Plan
  • Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
  • 12 Holidays Each Year
  • Tuition and Academic Assistance
  • And so much more!

    • Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

    Disclaimer : Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

    Essential Job Duties :

    The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Facilities serves as the Chief Facilities Officer, and is a strategic, collaborative and visionary senior leader responsible for the stewardship of NC State’s extensive and varied physical campus assets and infrastructure – a portfolio spanning nearly 1,200 buildings and structures on more than 100,000 acres across the state, with a presence in all 100 North Carolina counties. In Raleigh, the AVC provides executive oversight of ~450 buildings on 4,700 acres across seven precincts, including Main Campus, Centennial Campus and the Centennial Biomedical Campus, home to the College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Hospital with 24 / 7 operations. The AVC directs all facilities planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance for NC State. The AVC leads an 800+ employee workforce across four departments : Campus Planning and Strategic Investment, Design and Construction, Campus Operations and Maintenance, and Business Operations. This broad leadership responsibility is carried out through a team of seven direct reports – including a Director of Safety, emphasizing the critical importance of workplace safety at NC State. The AVC reports directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, who leads the Office of Finance and Administration (OFA); and joins a leadership team of Associate Vice Chancellors responsible for seven OFA divisions : Budget and Resource Management, Campus Enterprises, Environmental Health and Public Safety, Facilities, Finance, University Human Resources, and University Real Estate and Development.

    Strategy and Leadership :

  • Serves as one of the university’s senior leaders, providing vision and strategy in support of NC State’s mission and strategic plan, Wolfpack 2030 : Powering the Extraordinary .
  • As a direct report to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, joins five other Associate Vice Chancellors in promoting the Principles of Work (employee engagement, customer service, responsible stewardship) throughout the Office of Finance and Administration, and NC State.
  • Advises university leadership, engaging routinely with the Chancellor, Provost, Cabinet, College Deans, NC State Board of Trustees and other senior university officials and their staff.
  • Serves on university task forces and committees, in support of strategic initiatives, governance and compliance matters, and operational improvements / university effectiveness efforts.
  • Represents the university to external stakeholders including the UNC System, City of Raleigh, Wake County, state and federal entities and professional organizations.
  • Facilitates the university’s space planning and Campus Development Process in alignment with the 2023 Physical Master Plan and space allocation policies to support strategic campus growth; serves as a key advisor to the Campus Development Committee, chaired by the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, with responsibility for governing the university’s physical campus development.
  • Serves as a staff advisor to the NC State Board of Trustees Buildings and Property Committee Chair.
  • Represents the university in high-level negotiations with state, city and county officials concerning state agency oversight, real estate transactions, zoning, jurisdictional matters and construction issues.
  • In partnership with University Communications, represents the university in interactions with the public at large and the media.
  • Plans and conducts special assignments as delegated by the Chancellor or the Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
  • Advises on projects involving research and / or investigation of issues, which could result in new policies or programs at the university level.

    • Oversight of the Facilities Division :

  • Provides senior leadership for a workforce of 800+ employees across four departments within the Facilities Division : Campus Planning and Strategic Investment, Design and Construction, Campus Operations and Maintenance, and Business Operations.
  • Oversees the Facilities Safety Department within the division, responsible for fostering a culture of safety and compliance across the division’s wide range of trades; and provides safety oversight of all campus construction.
  • Leads efforts in career development, performance management and training to build a highly skilled workforce focused on safety, service, stewardship and staff development.
  • Oversees the university’s capital design and construction program, currently valued at $2.5 billion, and manages an operating budget exceeding $100 million.
  • Coordinates capital budget priorities in collaboration with deans, senior leaders, executive officers and the University of North Carolina System Office.
  • Manages resources to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient, effective facilities and related services and operations.
  • Implements continuous improvement strategies across facilities services and operations, campus infrastructure and energy management.
  • Leads university sustainability efforts in collaboration with university stakeholders including academia, researchers and students.
  • Ensures effective communication, partnership and collaboration throughout the Facilities Division and across the university community, emphasizing customer service, stakeholder engagement and safety.

    • Other Responsibilities :

  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Education and Experience :

  • Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum of five (5) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
  • Demonstrated strategic and visionary leadership experience in managing large-scale facilities and operations within complex organizations.
  • Proven experience managing multi-million dollar capital and construction projects; evidence of sound judgment in evaluating and executing complex initiatives.
  • Extensive experience leading varied work teams and supervising multiple departments, including cross-functional collaboration on large-scale initiatives.
  • Broad knowledge of federal, state and institutional regulations, with the ability to effectively integrate new compliance requirements.
  • Proven track record of applying industry best practices to drive efficiency, safety and service excellence.

    • Other Required Qualifications :

  • Skilled in implementing innovative operational improvements, workforce development and resource optimization strategies.
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and build strong working relationships across all organizational levels.
  • Commitment to integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, employee engagement, customer service, responsible stewardship and safety.

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • The successful candidate will likely possess 10-15 years or more of applicable, increasingly complex and successful senior leadership experience in campus planning, facilities operations, construction management, and business operations.
  • Professional licensed engineer.

    • Required License(s) or Certification(s) :

  • Valid NC Driver’s License.

    • Valid NC Driver's License required :

    Yes

    Commercial Driver's License required :

    No

    Job Open Date : 09 / 22 / 2025

    Anticipated Close Date :

    Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Candidates must submit profile, cover letter, resume, and list of three to five professional references. We will reach out to references after candidate has been informed.

    Position Number : 00001676

    Position Type : EPS / SAAO

    Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) :

    1.00

    Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

    Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :

    Mandatory - Adverse Weather

    Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :

    Mandatory - Fire / Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations / Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities / Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence / Terrorism / Interpersonal Emergencies

    Department ID :

    440101 - Facilities AVC

    EEO :

    NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

    If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .

    Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

    NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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