Associate Vice Chancellor of Planning and Facilities – 26217

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The University of  Colorado Colorado Springs seeks an accomplished leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Planning and Facilities (AVC).  This position reports directly to the Senior Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance.  Leading a team of 200 career staff and student employees, the AVC provides overall administration of facilities strategic planning, capital planning, facility design and construction, capital construction projects, general and auxiliary funded building maintenance, custodial services, grounds maintenance, utility management, sustainability programs, and parking and transportation.  Organizational units reporting to the AVC include Planning, Design, and Construction, Business Finance Solutions, Facilities, Office of Sustainability, and Parking and Transportation.

The full job posting is found at CU Careers with the address listed here.

 https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/targeted+hire/jobdetail.ftl?job=26217&lang=en

To officially apply you must submit materials through the link above.

The online job description includes a detailed explanation of the position including Preferred Qualifications as well as the minimums listed above.  Along with the job description, job duties are specified as well as job competencies and detailed instructions on how to apply for this position.  Compensation for this position generally starts in the $170,000-$190,000 range with a broad array of benefits, such as:

• Medical insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals
• Retirement plans
• Tuition Assistant Benefit
• Paid Parental Leave
• Off Campus Housing Resources

Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 22, 2022.  However, this posting will remain open until filled.  Potential dates for initial screening of candidates will be the week of August 3^rd, with on campus interviews for short listed candidates the week of August 22^nd.  A tentative start date for this position is November 1, 2022.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado System and is home to 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students.  UCCS offers 53 undergraduate degree programs, 24 graduate degree programs, and 8 doctoral programs.  UCCS is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a “High Research University”.  Colorado Springs is a beautiful city at the base of Pike’s Peak.  The vibrant city has a mild climate with 247 days of sunshine each year. The Springs boasts countless recreational opportunities.

Minimum Requirements for the position include: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, facilities management, architecture, or a closely relate field
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital development, design and construction management, physical plant operations, and utility operations
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• Excellent leadership skills as demonstrated by effective collaboration with others in a shared work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to and ability to work within a collaborative and multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify, monitor, and comply with federal law, state law and policy, and university policy and procedures
• Colorado Drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire