Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Job Details
Posting Number: 20270006EX
Job Title: Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Number of Vacancies: 1
About Murray State
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and…
amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment
Regular Full-Time
Work Location
Murray, KY
Employment Term
12 Months
Position Type
Staff - Exempt (Monthly)
Department
VP for Finance and Admin Services
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services (VPFAS) in managing the daily operations and strategic planning of the university facilities. Includes responsibility for all aspects of facility project development and management, as well as direct supervision over the directors and associate directors of Building and Equipment Maintenance, Environmental Safety & Health, Facilities Finance and Administration, Grounds Maintenance and Building Services, Facilities Design & Construction and third-party contracts for grounds and building services. The AVPFM assists in the development and implementation of campus sustainability initiatives, particularly as they relate to energy efficiency and the sustainable design and construction of campus facilities. Responsible for coordinating effective communication and collaboration between campus constituents and project architects, engineers, and the general contractor as well as making frequent presentations to legislative committees and the Board of Regents as required.
As head of the University’s Department for Facilities Management, the AVP provides general management, supervision, and professional direction to a comprehensive facilities management organization that provides facilities planning; space administration; architectural and engineering; construction management, facilities maintenance and repair; renovations; utilities generation and distribution; custodial; grounds landscape; recycling; and other maintenance services to the main campus, including Auxiliary Enterprises, the remote facilities of the Breathitt Veterinary Center (veterinary diagnostic center), Regional campus sites in Hopkinsville and Paducah, and Hancock Biological Station.
- Manages the overall department comprised of a workforce of approximately 65 employees
- Responsible for an annual budget of approximately $13.5 million and manages an annual renovation volume of $10M (~200+ projects) and major design and construction projects of sometimes near $100 million dollars.
- Manages contracts for third parties, primarily for custodial and grounds services.
- Oversees Environmental Safety and Health to ensure adherence to applicable safety rules and health standards, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
- Develops and recommends policies, planning guidelines, and procedures for the development of the University’s biennial capital budget program, and manages the program throughout the process of development, approval and implementation.
- Develops and implements, or recommends, University policies and procedures for facilities and utilities systems management, maintenance, operation, and capital construction.
- Maintains campus master plan and current boundary line information.
- Maintains land and building data for campus facilities.
- Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local building codes and requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, architecture or a related field required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
A minimum of eight (8) years of significant experience in roles of progressively increased responsibilities in comprehensive facilities management in an institutional setting, or similar organization setting with multiple, complex systems, of which five years should be in responsible charge of a facilities management organization or a major component of one required.
Must have a good working knowledge of facilities planning, design and construction, facilities maintenance and management, utilities operation and management, personnel management and training, and financial management.
Must have excellent administrative, supervisory, and oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field such as engineering, architecture, and construction management
- Understanding of software for Computerized Maintenance Management System {CMMS)
- Knowledge of scheduling Software
- Knowledge of Construction Management software such as Procore
Staff Grade
Ungraded
Posting Date
08/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Greenwood Asher & Associates (GA&A) is assisting Murray State University in this search.
Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
How to Apply: Please submit application materials through the GA&A candidate portal. Application materials should include:
- A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position.
- A current resume/curriculum vitae.
Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged.
The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Inquiries and nominations should be directed to:
Jeremy Duff
Vice President of Executive Search
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
Shelley Feather
Senior Executive Search Consultant
shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
Company info
Website: http://www.murraystate.edu/
Telephone: (270) 809-2146
Location: 412 Sparks Hall, Murray, KY 42071, US
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