Vice President, Facilities and Real Estate Management

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058

Salary Range: Up to $

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

HOW TO APPLY:

Nominations and applications are now being accepted. Dossiers should include
1) a complete CV/résumé and
2) cover letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities, competencies and requirements, the applicant’s motivation to apply and interest in UDC. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates portal at: UDC VP of Facilities and Real Estate Management

All inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:

Marion Frenche, SHRM-CP Shelley Feather

Associate Vice President of Executive Search Senior Executive Search Consultant

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The Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate Management serves as the University’s senior executive responsible for the strategic planning, development, operation, and three campuses and various facility types, requiring a leader who can balance long-term strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence. The Vice President partners closely with academic and administrative leadership to guide the ongoing stewardship of all campus buildings, grounds, and real estate assets.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President provides institution-wide leadership for facilities operations, capital planning and delivery, real estate strategy, space management, and environmental health and safety.

The role encompasses oversight of a diverse portfolio spanning renewal, modernization, and stewardship of the University’s physical assets, ensuring that facilities effectively support teaching, learning, research, workforce development, and community engagement. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Vice President aligns facilities and real estate initiatives with institutional priorities, sound financial planning, and long-term sustainability.

• Establishes and implements short-and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and makes changes required for improvement. Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the University.
• Manages and oversee real estate properties for the University of the District of Columbia. Provides leadership for the overall management of real estate, including day-to-day operations, fiscal management, administration, and other functions or matters that require the attention of the Chief Operating Officer. Ensures maximum return and profitability and oversee compliance with lease terms, including rental payments.
• Provides executive oversight and leadership for the University’s capital construction activities, including planning, prioritization, design, procurement, and delivery of new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the management of the plant management division in all aspects of the division’s long and short term and daily operations, including establishing a detailed set of program goals and objectives, maintenance of continuous analysis and evaluation of on-going needs within designated areas of responsibility, managing budgetary and fiscal operations through periodic analysis and review of specific programs and budget objectives through allowable goals, while establishing policies, procedures, and lines of authority.
• Serves as the…