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Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management

AVC of Facilities Management

001712

Full Time

No

1

Facilities Management

0401825

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Exec, Admin, Managerial

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

The Division of Enterprise Operations advances Fayetteville State University’s teaching, research, and public-service mission by delivering integrated operational, technological, and service-oriented solutions that enhance the University’s efficiency, sustainability, and student experience. The Division provides strategic leadership and oversight for critical enterprise functions— including Facilities Management, Campus Enterprises, Human Resources, and Information Technology Services ensuring that the campus environment, infrastructure, and business operations support a student-ready, research-supportive, and community-engaged institution.

Through collaborative planning, data-informed decision-making, fiscal stewardship, and continuous improvement, the Division drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of service, innovation, accountability, and inclusion. Its work ensures the stewardship of University assets, compliance with state and UNC System regulations, and the delivery of high-quality services that sustain a safe, accessible, and vibrant learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management is the University’s senior facilities executive, responsible for strategic leadership, stewardship, and operational excellence of the campus physical environment. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Operations, the AVC for Facilities Management provides vision, direction, and oversight for planning, design, construction, maintenance, energy management, sustainability, custodial, and landscaping services that support the University’s academic, research, and student-life mission.
The AVC for Facilities Management advances a student-ready and research-supportive campus, ensuring facilities and infrastructure promote an accessible, sustainable, safe, and inclusive learning and working environment in alignment with University strategic goals and UNC System policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business Management, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional and administrative experience in facilities development, planning, design, construction, space management, operations, and maintenance within a large, complex organization—preferably in higher education or the public sector.
• Supervisory experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a culture of service, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Proven success in program development, strategic planning, implementation, and project management, with a demonstrated ability to deliver large, complex capital projects (exceeding $40 million) on time and within budget.
• Advanced knowledge of facilities planning, construction methods, capital outlay processes, funding policies and practices in educational or public institutions, as well as fiscal management, budgeting, and cost-control techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of physical planning, space-utilization standards, and campus-wide design guidelines, including ADA compliance and sustainability standards.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes governing facilities development, construction, safety, and operations.

• Advanced knowledge and proven experience leading a comprehensive facilities organization within a large, complex institution—covering planning, capital project delivery, space management, operations and maintenance, energy management, environmental health and safety, and campus sustainability.
• Extensive expertise in applying institutional policies, state and federal regulations, building codes, procurement laws, and industry best practices to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and fiscal accountability in all facilities functions.
• Demonstrated success in capital planning and transformational campus development, including the ability to manage large-scale construction and renovation projects, oversee architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proven record of integrating sustainable principles—economic, environmental, and social—into planning, construction, and daily operations, advancing the institution’s climate action and carbon-reduction goals.
• Strong leadership track record in building and sustaining high-performing, service-oriented teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Active North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Facilities Administration.
• Extensive knowledge of UNC System contract law, state bidding regulations, and diverse project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CM at-Risk, and related models).
• Proven leadership and management experience in large, complex institutional settings, with a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.
• Significant experience in public higher education, particularly in capital project planning and delivery, sustainability initiatives, and transformational campus development.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, collaboration with governing boards, and alignment of projects with public funding requirements, essential for advancing UNC System priorities.
• Completion of the State Construction Office’s Capital Project Coordinator course.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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