Associate Vice President Facilities Management - Military veterans preferred

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Mon Sep 15 2025 Job Description:

Clark University seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as our Associate Vice President for Facilities Management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary professional to oversee the stewardship of our beautiful 85-acre campus and 1.7 million square feet of facilities.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will report to the Executive Vice President and be responsible for guiding a dedicated staff of over 90 professionals. Your strategic leadership will be vital in advancing Clark's mission through effective capital planning, efficient operations management, and innovative sustainability initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction for Facilities Management, aligning operations with University goals.
• Oversee daily operations of all facilities, including construction and maintenance, custodial services, trades, sustainability, grounds, rental properties, utilities, and mailroom services.
• Lead long-range capital and deferred maintenance planning; serve as project executive for major initiatives.
• Develop and manage an operating budget of approximately $9.8 million; oversee contracts, bids, and vendor relationships.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop direct reports; foster a high-performance, service-oriented culture.
• Implement systems, processes, and metrics to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support major University events (Commencement, Alumni Weekend, Parents Weekend) and serve on committees including Emergency Response and the Board of Trustees' Environmental Committee.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible facilities management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, capital project oversight, and large-scale operations.
• Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Knowledge of state and local safety, fire, construction, and accessibility regulations.
• Experience with LEED practices, sustainability initiatives, and facilities technology systems.
• Outstanding leadership, delegation, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities, including evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Executive-level facilities leadership experience in higher education.
• Advanced degree in engineering, architecture, facilities management, business administration, or related field.
• Familiarity with space planning, design, and institutional master planning.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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