University of Chicago · 2 hours ago
Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities Services
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300,000/mo - $375,000/mo
8+ years expThe University of Chicago is seeking an Interim Associate Vice President of Facilities Services to provide transformational strategic direction and visionary planning for the stewardship of the University’s 217-acre campus. This role involves overseeing a team of approximately 300 staff and driving operational excellence while ensuring alignment with the University’s academic and institutional goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Set and execute a comprehensive, long-range strategic vision for the Facilities Services organization, ensuring campus stewardship is consistently aligned with University priorities and advances institutional missions. Advocate for creative, forward-looking infrastructure and operational policies that maximize strategic outcomes
Build and sustain strategic relationships with University partners—including academic leadership, administrative units, and external collaborators—to integrate facilities planning with academic, research, and business priorities. Serve as a trusted advisor, advancing Facilities as a key strategic asset
Lead holistic campus planning and renewal efforts, ensuring modernization and development initiatives are in concert with the University's mission, future needs, and sustainability goals
Oversee major construction and renovation projects with an emphasis on innovative, strategically sound solutions that achieve program requirements, mitigate risk, and support long-term sustainability. Provide University leadership and the Board of Trustees with high confidence in value creation and stewardship of resources
Conduct a thorough, strategic evaluation of Facilities Services operations, processes, organizational structure, and outcomes. Deliver a comprehensive written report with actionable recommendations for implementation, designed to align the unit’s performance with the University’s strategic goals. As part of the hiring process, provide examples of previous evaluation reports you have authored, including details about the methodologies and rubrics used. Clearly establish and utilize evaluative criteria such as effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, financial stewardship, stakeholder satisfaction, and strategic alignment, and explain how these inform your approach
Clearly communicate facilities goals and strategic priorities to both internal staff and University partners, fostering constructive dialogue and continual refinement. Champion transparency, accountability, and clarity in all reporting and decision-making processes
Lead a culture of continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and sustainability, embedding these principles in both operational and capital program strategies. Advance technology and best practices to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability organization-wide
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture within Facilities Services, promoting strategic thinking, diversity, and workforce development. Serve as an inspiring staff advocate, encouraging innovation and strategic partnerships
Maximize organizational flexibility and responsiveness, upholding a high standard of customer service for all internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring Facilities is recognized as a proactive, solutions-focused partner across the University
Act as a strategic spokesperson and ambassador for the University on all matters related to facilities planning and management, maintaining influential relationships with city, state, and local government agencies and other key partners
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 8 years' experience in facilities leadership at large academic, healthcare, corporate, civic, government, or construction organizations
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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