"Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management"

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management

Department
Administration & Finance

Compensation Title
Assistant VP, Facilities Management

Position Number
30000176

Position Status
Regular

Work Schedule
Mon-Fri; 8:15-4:30
Availability outside of normal work hours is required.

Hours per Week
37.5

Months per Year
12

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management reports to the Vice President and CFO for Administration and Finance and provides leadership and executive oversight for the Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division consists of several departments, including the Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control departments.

This position oversees a workforce of approximately 175 employees through five direct reports, delivering facilities planning, design, construction, energy, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, and real estate management services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides executive oversight, leadership, and professional direction to various Facilities Management areas, including Planning, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Sustainability, Safety & Emergency Management, Energy Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Work Control.
• Oversees facilities planning, master planning, space administration, architecture, design and construction management, facilities and grounds maintenance, custodial, landscape, and other maintenance services, repairs and renovations, utility generation and environmental safety for the NKU campus and leased facilities
• Provides strategic planning and budgeting to create and maintain a safe and secure environment that supports the mission of the University
• Works with University staff at all levels, from the President and administrators to faculty, staff, and students
• Prepares and manages an annual Facilities Management operating budget of approximately $12.3 million plus $4 million in utilities and an active capital construction budget of $100 million, as well as a variety of small renovation, capital renewal, and capital improvement projects
• Oversees the preparations and submission of the Capital Plan and the biennial State Capital Budget Report for the University and submission of the space utilization report to the state
• Provides oversight for the selection, negotiation for, and the utilization of outsourced professional services (architects, engineers, planners, custodial services etc.) needed relative to maintenance, master planning, capital improvements, construction management, renovation, and new construction
• Directs and coordinates all real estate activities for the University. Activities include land/property acquisition, rental/leasing of university-owned facilities, contracting for leased facilities, and evaluation/recommendation of real property acquisition/disposal (5%)
• Represents the university with business and local, state, and federal officials/entities, including legislators, state officials, county officials, construction companies, vendors, architecture, and engineering firms.

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, engineering management, architecture, or closely related field and 5 years experience is required. A master’s degree is desirable.

An acceptable equivalency would be extensive, proven facilities management experience and at least 10 years of progressive management experience at a university or large, complex organization.

A Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect in Kentucky and APPA Certified Educational Facilities Professional ( CEFP ) is highly desirable.

Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and prior experience with and ability to learn work management software.

Any candidate who is offered this position is required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Master's Degree

Minimum Experience
5 years

Salary
tbd

Pay Grade
UN

Requisition Number
2025S2308

Job Open Date
12/16/2025

Job Close Date

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15361

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. References