Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

Job no: 561586
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Working Title: Associate Vice President for Facilities Management

Classification Title: Administrator III

Posting Details

Priority Application Deadline: Monday, October 5th @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration/CFO, the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management is the key University officer responsible for Facilities Management and a critical member of senior administration working in support of the overall academic mission of the University. The incumbent has primary management and leadership responsibility for facilities planning, construction, operation, maintenance and repair, management of building space, and oversees over 200 employees. The AVP plays an instrumental role in cross-functional future planning, as well as the maintenance of strong relations with the CSU Chancellor's Office, city, county, and other agencies.

The Associate Vice President serves on University and system committees and acts as liaison to the system office for planning, design and construction projects. The position represents the University for facilities matters at city, county, and state government levels and to the legislative branches of government.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15,834 per month - $18,750 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891 per month - $22,119 per month

Final salary will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: At-Will

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 p.m., M-F.

This position may occasionally require evening and weekend hours to support University events and operational needs.

Department Information

Facilities Management is the steward for the University buildings, physical infrastructure, grounds, and landscape. We perform maintenance and renovation of facilities; plan and manage new construction; support University initiatives though our commitment to building a welcoming campus which covers over 50 buildings on 616 acres; and by creating a dynamic physical environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/facilities-management/

Required Qualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or a field related to the responsibilities of the position or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

1. Extensive facilities management experience acquired through increasingly responsible positions over a period of at least 8 years in a college/university or comparable environment of similar size and complexity.
2. Financial management experience overseeing complex budgets with various funds.
3. Experience as a supervisor or manager in a large and complex organization
4. Experience coordinating with multiple entities to accomplish master plans and multiple and complex construction projects from conception to completion in a centralized and highly regulated environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of physical plant operations and construction management requirements.
2. Leadership skills, including conflict resolution skills.
3. Organizational skills.
4. Possess well-developed analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
5. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including cross-departmental collaboration, to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
7. Knowledge of process improvement and ability to streamline operations, promote cultural change, and build teams through redesign of business practices.
8. Skills to assess the performance and progress of teams and organizations.
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment:

Satisfactory completion of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction, or a field related to the responsibilities of the position.
2. Experience in a large, complex higher education institution within a centralized system.
3. Experience within the California State University system and familiarity with CSU system reporting requirements.
4. Ability to adapt easily to fast-paced, demanding environment on a growing campus with evolving needs and limited resources.

Understanding of information system technology as it applies to administrative and physical plant operations.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and cover letter.

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

Advertised: Sep 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

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