Assoc VP Facilities Services Job Normal area,Illinois USA,Management

Overview

Title: Assoc VP Facilities Services
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

The Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, Planning, and Operations provides leadership to the following units:
Office of Energy Management, Facilities Management, Superintendence, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transportation, and Facilities Planning. The incumbent also is Chair of the Master Planning Committee, and serves on several university committees including Academic Facilities Advisory Committee, Data Stewardship Council, University Naming Committee, Emergency Management Team, etc. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Planning, the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities Management, Planning, and Operations is the principal facilities administrator at the University and provides strategic leadership, coordination, and administrative oversight to the entire range of functions and services involved in the effective development and management of the University s physical resources;

all in support of the University s academic mission.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here:

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$215,000 - $230,000

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in related field

Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, management and supervision of facilities services functions, including working knowledge of:

Personnel management and training
Budget management
Regulations and policies regarding facilities management, facilities planning, energy management, grounds, and related areas.

Ten to Fifteen (10-15) years of progressively responsible experience working in a facilities related environment with at least 5 years at the Director level or above.

Proven leadership experience and a demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in a large institutional environment.

Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, as required, in a professional, business-like manner.

Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem-solver, a strategic thinker and decision-maker.

Demonstrated commitment to quality, customer service, staff development and safety.

Training and experience in project management and performance management.

Ability to work, to develop professionally, and to adapt to challenges and changes within the fields of facilities asset management, parking and transportation, inventory management, and facilities services.

Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in a related field.

Experience in a university setting.

Experience with Public University - State s Capital Appropriation Processes.

An appropriate professional certification.

Work Hours

The comprehensive nature of this position requires contact with numerous individuals throughout the University community. While much work is conducted in an office setting during normal work-hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Monday through Friday, there are times in which the Associate Vice President must be out-of-doors and available during the evenings and weekend. The work environment can be extremely fast-paced, complex and stressful and requires the ability to maintain concentration during emergency situations.

Responsible for staff working three shifts, including weekends. Emergencies arise when personal attendance is required during non-typical work hours.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

Remain at a workstation for extended periods

Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

February, 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note
:
These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Paige Dowllar
padowl1

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent…


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