Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management

Position Number: 7249879
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management

Requisition Number: 72864
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 07-Jul-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for an Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management! Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Resilience, the position is responsible for providing overall strategic leadership, coordination and administrative oversight for the development, maintenance and repair of campus facilities and infrastructure and the delivery of logistical services. Responsibilities include oversight of physical plant operations, facilities maintenance and repair, custodial services, solid waste and recycling programs, grounds maintenance, utility generation and distribution, energy management, central receiving, warehousing and distribution services.

The position is directly responsible for approximately 7.2 million square feet of highly complex building space comprised of research laboratories, classrooms and offices; indirectly supports an additional 6.3 million square feet of housing, dining, recreation, athletic and research facilities space; maintains over 1,000 acres of land holdings; and is responsible for the campus' utility systems including co-generated electricity and steam; chilled water; potable water; waste water; storm water; and irrigation. The position is also responsible for central receiving and distribution; domestic and export shipping; warehouse storage services; processing and delivery of U.S. and university mail and packages; surplus property processing and disposal; moving and hauling services; and management of classroom furniture.

The Facilities Management organization has approximately 450 permanent employees. The role is responsible for annual operating budgets of over $47 million and a utilities auxiliary account of approximately $43 million.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Strategic and Operational Oversight

Develop and implement strategic, business, financial and operational plans for the Facilities Management organization to ensure proper coordination and cost effectiveness in support of campus' mission, goals and objectives. Provide direction and ensure success for all facilities management activities supporting campus needs.
Continuously evaluate business processes to ensure the department is providing effective and efficient services to the campus. Leverage data analytics to review trends, costs, and opportunities to improve business operations.

Department and Campus Communications Management

Implement dynamic strategies to instill and maintain a culture of safety within the entire organization.
Emphasize exceptional customer service and proactively communicate with the campus community about services provided.
Work in concert with the campus community to ensure facilities operations and services are consistently responsive to the needs of campus, and ensures the continuity of the university's mission of education and research. Participate on the campus Incident Management Team and represent the campus on local and regional utility issues.

Leadership and Management

Provide leadership and integrate continuous process improvement, safety, sustainability and resilience into our core operating practices, plans, and projects. Improve sustainable supply chain management, enhance energy security and resilience for critical facilities and missions, focus on life cycle cost analysis for investments in facilities, and reduce use of chemicals in facilities operations among other sustainability and resilience initiatives.
Provide leadership and management that emphasizes partnership and working relationships to a highly diverse staff. Develop an organizational culture where employees feel empowered and valued.
Advise campus executive leadership and other campus constituents on matters related to facility operational issues and other matters relevant to the use of campus physical assets.

Budget, Maintenance and Technology Management

Provide effective management of fiscal resources, including development of and compliance with multi-year facilities and utilities budgets supporting the achievement of campus and departmental goals.
Develop and implement short and long-range plans supporting campus, division and departmental priorities and goals.
Oversee long-term planning, production and distribution of all campus utilities. Develop plans to improve energy efficiency, improve energy use intensity, integration of renewable energy, energy resilience in our facilities, and support the campus energy transition in alignment with the campus Climate Action Plan goals of reducing campus carbon emissions 50% by 2030 and 100% by no later than 2050. Work harmoniously with academia, research, the city of Boulder, utility provider, industry, national labs, and state and federal agencies to harness our existing micro-grid to create innovative solutions related to energy distribution, storage, and control systems.
Work closely with the Office of Information Technology, PD&C, and the VCIR Business Office on development of technology solutions that will enhance security, improve facilities operations, sustainability, and resilience.

What You Should Know

This is a primarily in-person position that has an anticipated working schedule of Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $230,000 - $265,000, depending on qualifications. Signing bonus is available within department guidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Master's degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or directly related field. A combination of relevant experience and education may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Eight years of increasingly responsible facilities-related management experience in a large and complex environment including at least five years of senior leadership in an organization with multiple departments and functions.

What You Will Need

Proven social skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and ability to create and maintain positive professional relationships with diverse constituencies.
Ability to establish positive, collaborative and effective working relationships with university officials, the campus community, city, county and state entities, and regulatory agencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong budget and financial management skills.
Success in process improvement and use of work management systems.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 7, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Associate-Vice-Chancellor-Facilities-Management/72864

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