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Kansas City University · 1 month ago

Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Kansas City University is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the role of Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities. This position will provide vision and direction for all aspects of campus planning, design, construction, facilities management, and real estate operations across multiple campuses.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for campus growth and expansion planning

Advise key stakeholders on facility design, long-term functionality, open space preservation, sustainability, historic preservation, accessibility, budgeting, development proposal feasibility, and policies

Oversee physical planning and campus development; maintain the campus plan and ensure compliance with land use, ADA, historic preservation, and sustainability policies

Manage space inventory and advise administration on physical development, space assignment, and utilization; analyze space use, cost recovery, and institutional benchmarking

Develop and manage the University’s long-term capital projects plan

Advise administrators on off-campus real estate; evaluate and recommend potential property acquisitions

Oversee planning and execution of major construction, renovations, and landscape projects; maintain standards and review post-occupancy performance

Lead and direct Facilities and Grounds teams, including utilities operations and capital improvement programs

Oversee facility condition reports and plans; coordinate deferred maintenance and construction-related priorities

Qualification

Facilities planningConstruction managementSustainability principlesBudget managementLeadership experienceInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Deep knowledge of facilities planning, design, construction, and maintenance within a complex organization of similar size and scope

Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale capital projects

Strong understanding of sustainability principles, ADA compliance, and relevant regulatory requirements

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trust and consensus with constituents, including faculty, staff, and students

Demonstrated success in managing budgets, contracts, and operational performance, with proven ability to execute and maintain contracts with service providers