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Form of workAssociate Vice Chancellor and ExecutiveDirector of Facilities and Services
Universityof Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks nominationsand applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor and ExecutiveDirector of Facilities and Services. The university strongly encouragesnominations of, as well as applications from, individuals traditionallyunderrepresented at the university.
The Associate Vice Chancellor and ExecutiveDirector of Facilities and Services has direct operationaland administrative responsibility for supporting the academic mission of thecampus through securing and maintaining the viability and integrity of thephysical campus. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administration andOperations, the Associate Vice Chancellor has overall responsibility for theunit's budget, human resource management, and all other aspects of itsoperation. Ten reporting divisions include Capital Programs; BuildingMaintenance and Grounds, Customer Relations and Communications, Engineering andConstruction Services; Human Resources, Diversity and Strategy, Safety andCompliance, Shared Administrative Services, Sustainability, Transportation andBuilding Services and Utilities and Energy Services and Services is the largestadministrative unit on campus with a state and ICR budget of $85 million, autilities enterprise and conservation budget of $93 million, and a staff ofapproximately 1,100. Facilities and Services supports a physical plant of morethan 13 million net assignable square feet in 506 university district buildingscovering 3.6 square miles.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a highlyprofessional staff and understand the unique role that Facilities and Servicesplays in a complex and diverse university environment. The Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director collaborates with universityleadership in developing a long-term strategic view of the physical environmentof campus, including the campus master plan. Because the unit servesstakeholders across and beyond the university, it is essential that the successful candidate be a superior relationship builderwho has personal resonance with the intellectual environment of a majorresearch university, embodied in its faculty, staff, and students. Additionally,they must be a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by asuccessful record of implementation of and support for diversity and inclusioninitiatives inworkforce recruitment and retention, in vendor selection, and communityengagement. Likewise, the Associate ViceChancellor and Executive Director isexpected to take a leading role in the university's efforts to realize itsambitious goal to steward environmental resources in a sustainable manner. Toaccomplish the unit's mission, the Associate Vice Chancellor worksclosely with the Associate Chancellor/Vice Provost for Finance, Budget and CapitalResources on budget-related decisions. For large capital delivery projects witha value of $250,000 or greater) the successful incumbent also works with theVice President and Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Vice President forCapital Programs and Utility Services at the University System.
Founded in 1867, the University is one ofthe nation's original 37 public land-grant institutions. An internationally acclaimed comprehensivepublic research university, it is the largest university in the University ofIllinois System and a member of the Big Ten, American Association ofUniversities and other notable peer organizations. Current student enrollmentis diverse and dynamic with a total enrollment of nearly 55,600. The studentbody is composed of more than 35,120 undergraduates and approximately 20,476graduate and professional students. Theuniversity is a traditional residential campus with nearly 10,500 studentsliving in campus facilities, while others live in private housing in closeproximity. The University communityalso includes a diverse group of 12,000 faculty and staff. The campus is located in centralIllinois within the cities of Champaign and Urbana and works closely withpublic safety units to provide a safe environment for students, staff andvisitors.
Requirements for the position include a bachelor's degree, witha master's degree strongly preferred, preferably in engineering, architecture,landscape architecture, planning, or business administration. A minimum of 10years of experience in large, diversified, and complex college, university, orcomparable organizations is required, with increasing responsibilities in themanagement of Facilities and Services; substantial college or universityexperience is preferred. Also required, a record of excellent communication,principled leadership, and personal integrity, as well as a history of advocacyfor diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and an enthusiastic commitment tosupporting the research, teaching, and service missions of the university.
This is a full-time, twelve-month academic professionalposition. Salary is open and is dependent on qualifications and experience. Theposition is available as soon as possible after the closing date. For fullconsideration, application materials (including cover letter, resume, andcontact information for at least three professional references) and nominations(including the name, current position, and a brief description ofqualifications and experience for the position) should be received by March 20,2024. Interviews may take place before the closing date, but a final decisionwill not be made until after the close of the search. Interested candidates areencouraged to create a profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu or submitmaterials directly to:
AssociateVice Chancellor and Executive Directorof Facilities and Services
Kristen McMurray, SearchCommittee Chair
chancellorsearches@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1022796
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Universityof Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks nominationsand applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor and ExecutiveDirector of Facilities and Services. The university strongly encouragesnominations of, as well as applications from, individuals traditionallyunderrepresented at the university.
The Associate Vice Chancellor and ExecutiveDirector of Facilities and Services has direct operationaland administrative responsibility for supporting the academic mission of thecampus through securing and maintaining the viability and integrity of thephysical campus. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administration andOperations, the Associate Vice Chancellor has overall responsibility for theunit's budget, human resource management, and all other aspects of itsoperation. Ten reporting divisions include Capital Programs; BuildingMaintenance and Grounds, Customer Relations and Communications, Engineering andConstruction Services; Human Resources, Diversity and Strategy, Safety andCompliance, Shared Administrative Services, Sustainability, Transportation andBuilding Services and Utilities and Energy Services and Services is the largestadministrative unit on campus with a state and ICR budget of $85 million, autilities enterprise and conservation budget of $93 million, and a staff ofapproximately 1,100. Facilities and Services supports a physical plant of morethan 13 million net assignable square feet in 506 university district buildingscovering 3.6 square miles.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a highlyprofessional staff and understand the unique role that Facilities and Servicesplays in a complex and diverse university environment. The Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director collaborates with universityleadership in developing a long-term strategic view of the physical environmentof campus, including the campus master plan. Because the unit servesstakeholders across and beyond the university, it is essential that the successful candidate be a superior relationship builderwho has personal resonance with the intellectual environment of a majorresearch university, embodied in its faculty, staff, and students. Additionally,they must be a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by asuccessful record of implementation of and support for diversity and inclusioninitiatives inworkforce recruitment and retention, in vendor selection, and communityengagement. Likewise, the Associate ViceChancellor and Executive Director isexpected to take a leading role in the university's efforts to realize itsambitious goal to steward environmental resources in a sustainable manner. Toaccomplish the unit's mission, the Associate Vice Chancellor worksclosely with the Associate Chancellor/Vice Provost for Finance, Budget and CapitalResources on budget-related decisions. For large capital delivery projects witha value of $250,000 or greater) the successful incumbent also works with theVice President and Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Vice President forCapital Programs and Utility Services at the University System.
Founded in 1867, the University is one ofthe nation's original 37 public land-grant institutions. An internationally acclaimed comprehensivepublic research university, it is the largest university in the University ofIllinois System and a member of the Big Ten, American Association ofUniversities and other notable peer organizations. Current student enrollmentis diverse and dynamic with a total enrollment of nearly 55,600. The studentbody is composed of more than 35,120 undergraduates and approximately 20,476graduate and professional students. Theuniversity is a traditional residential campus with nearly 10,500 studentsliving in campus facilities, while others live in private housing in closeproximity. The University communityalso includes a diverse group of 12,000 faculty and staff. The campus is located in centralIllinois within the cities of Champaign and Urbana and works closely withpublic safety units to provide a safe environment for students, staff andvisitors.
Requirements for the position include a bachelor's degree, witha master's degree strongly preferred, preferably in engineering, architecture,landscape architecture, planning, or business administration. A minimum of 10years of experience in large, diversified, and complex college, university, orcomparable organizations is required, with increasing responsibilities in themanagement of Facilities and Services; substantial college or universityexperience is preferred. Also required, a record of excellent communication,principled leadership, and personal integrity, as well as a history of advocacyfor diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and an enthusiastic commitment tosupporting the research, teaching, and service missions of the university.
This is a full-time, twelve-month academic professionalposition. Salary is open and is dependent on qualifications and experience. Theposition is available as soon as possible after the closing date. For fullconsideration, application materials (including cover letter, resume, andcontact information for at least three professional references) and nominations(including the name, current position, and a brief description ofqualifications and experience for the position) should be received by March 20,2024. Interviews may take place before the closing date, but a final decisionwill not be made until after the close of the search. Interested candidates areencouraged to create a profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu or submitmaterials directly to:
AssociateVice Chancellor and Executive Directorof Facilities and Services
Kristen McMurray, SearchCommittee Chair
chancellorsearches@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1022796
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
