Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration (AP26-055)

Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration (AP26-055)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration (AVC Administration).

As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace.

The AVC Administration impacts the Universitys educational mission from physical spaces to capital development and personnel development and will be responsible for appropriately using resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure completion of projects on time and university operations are not impacted.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration the AVC Administration serves as a strategic and visionary leader providing executive oversight for Facilities Management Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety Design and Project Management Parking Services Transportation Services Records Management Mail Services FOIA leases and oversight of The Gardens at SIUE in support of the institutions mission and long-term objectives. This role shapes and advances a comprehensive approach to capital planning and project delivery guiding initiatives from concept and design through construction and completion while ensuring fiscal responsibility regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

The AVC Administration champions innovation sustainability and resilience across administrative project management and facilities functions driving continuous improvement and elevating service delivery through thoughtful resource stewardship and forward-looking practices. Equally central to the role is cultivating high-performing future-ready teams through intentional leadership development performance management and succession planning while developing and executing long-range strategies that anticipate institutional needs enable growth and position the organization for long-term success.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Facilities Management Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety Administrative Services and Design and Project Management which includes maintenance and repair of campus facilities utilities landscape and grounds custodial services and transportation on all SIUE campuses.
• Initiates monitors and implements policies programs procedures and practices to ensure compliance with federal state legal and regulatory requirements as well as ensuring compliance with university policies for both facilities and related infrastructure.
• Protects and maintains the Universitys physical resources while promoting attractive and safe facilities and grounds for the campus.
• In partnership with the Principal Architect and Director of Facilities Management oversees planning design construction and close-out of major and minor capital projects deferred maintenance and capital renewal initiatives.
• Leads operations team review of annual and major capital projects to ensure compliance with design standards operational expectations and work product consistency while remaining within communicated budgets and timelines.
• Responsible for the strategic planning analysis allocation and optimization of all university-owned and leased space.
• Acts as a collaborative partner in campus space utilization planning to ensure the effective use of academic administrative and auxiliary space in alignment with the campus space management program and institutional goals priorities and long-term growth objectives.
• Provides oversight of the Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety Unit tasked with emergency preparedness mitigation planning campus-wide training programs and comprehensive safety programming.
• Oversee all phases of capital projects from planning and design through execution and completion.
• Ensure operational efficiency and high-quality service delivery across all administrative functions including Parking Services Transportation Services Records Management Mail Services FOIA and lease management.
• Develop and implement long-range strategies and plans that align with institutional goals and advance sustainability initiatives.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels both in and outside the University system to convey complex diverse and sensitive information.
• Lead develop and manage staff through effective performance management and professional development in conformance with university standards including program and project priorities.

FLSA: Exempt

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Public Administration or related field
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience working in a facilities or construction environment with at least 5 of those years in a senior leadership position overseeing a large unit OR entire facilities or construction department
• Demonstrated project management experience

• Masters degree in a related field
• Experience in a university setting or complex campus environment
• Licensed architect
• Experience in emergency management and preparedness
• 10 years of experience in a senior leadership position supervising facilities management construction administration and/or project management
  
  

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email: .