University of Chicago · 4 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 campus. This role will drive operational excellence and deliver robust strategies for capital projects, campus planning, sustainability, and partnership development.
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
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
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
Conduct a thorough, strategic evaluation of Facilities Services operations, processes, organizational structure, and outcomes
Clearly communicate facilities goals and strategic priorities to both internal staff and University partners, fostering constructive dialogue and continual refinement
Lead a culture of continuous improvement, fiscal responsibility, and sustainability, embedding these principles in both operational and capital program strategies
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture within Facilities Services, promoting strategic thinking, diversity, and workforce development
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 8 years' experience in facilities leadership at large academic, healthcare, corporate, civic, government, or construction organizations
Resume
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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