Assistant Vice Chancellor, Campus Planning and University Architect

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is looking for an Assistant Vice Chancellor to lead planning and strategic investment within the Facilities Division. This role involves overseeing long-term development and stewardship of NC State's physical environment while collaborating with various departments to align campus projects with the university's mission.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with experience in strategic planning and facilities development. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years of related professional experience.
• Supervisory experience leading professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic and campus planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for university-wide planning initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Physical Master Plan.
• Direct assessment and development of capital renewal strategies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, or related field

Post-baccalaureate degree

Job description

About the Department

The Facilities Division supports the university's mission by planning, building, operating, and maintaining campus facilities and infrastructure that foster innovation, learning, research, and community engagement. The division manages more than 16.7 million gross square feet of facilities and approximately 4,733 acres of campus land and infrastructure through four primary departments:

• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
• Design and Construction
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Business Operations

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

Benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain work‑life balance with Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness programs that aim to build a thriving community.

Disclaimer: Perks and benefit eligibility is based on part‑time or full‑time employment status. Eligibility and employer‑sponsored plans can be found in the provided links.

Essential Job Duties

The Assistant Vice Chancellor, Campus Planning and University Architect provides leadership for planning and strategic investment within the Facilities Division. This position leads university‑wide planning initiatives that guide the long‑term development, stewardship, and strategic investment of NC State's physical environment, aligned with the university's mission and strategic plan and serves as or supervises the university architect. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing stewardship of the university's Physical Master Plan which serves as the framework for campus growth, land use, infrastructure investment, sustainability, and design decision‑making across NC State's campuses and research properties.

Strategic Campus Planning

• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic updates of the university's Physical Master Plan and Campus Development Process, including the 6‑Year Capital Plan and capital budget development.
• Ensure campus planning and capital development initiatives align with the university's strategic priorities, long‑range vision, and design principles.
• Chair the Campus Design Review Panel and provide architectural leadership for campus design standards, aesthetics, development guidelines, wayfinding, and signage systems.
• Collaborate with Design and Construction to guide capital project planning, programming, scope development, and design review.
• Lead site planning, landscape planning, space programming, architectural studies, and environmental planning efforts, including the Urban Forest Management Plan and stewardship of Lake Raleigh Woods.
• Coordinate university engagement with municipal, regional, and community planning initiatives.
• Present planning recommendations and master plan updates to university leadership, the Board of Trustees, and the Buildings and Property Committee.

Infrastructure Planning

• Lead long‑range infrastructure planning, capital renewal strategies, and lifecycle management of university facilities, utilities, and major building systems.
• Direct the assessment, prioritization, and development of data‑driven capital renewal plans, investment strategies, dashboards, and reporting tools that support institutional decision‑making.
• Coordinate Facilities Division Capital Needs Requests and support development of biennial and long‑range capital plans.
• Ensure infrastructure investments support institutional growth, operational reliability, risk mitigation, financial stewardship, and the strategic use of utility and asset information systems.

Facilities Information Systems and Space Management

• Oversee campus GIS programs, mapping systems, and maintenance of the official University Campus Map.
• Manage building information, floor plans, room inventories, and space data systems to ensure accurate records, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Direct management of Facilities' physical and digital plan room, including project documentation, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, specifications, real estate records, and hazardous materials reports.
• Provide analytics, reporting, and business intelligence to support space utilization, capital planning, utilities management, research administration, and university operations.
• Maintain building records, digital archives, and campus addressing standards.

Sustainability Leadership

• Provide leadership for the Sustainability Office and implementation of the university's Sustainability Strategic Plan.
• Advance sustainability initiatives that promote student engagement, applied learning, climate action, resource stewardship, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship into campus planning, design, construction, renovation, and operational practices.
• Champion partnerships and solutions that improve building performance, reduce lifecycle costs, and support institutional sustainability goals.

Governance and Committee Leadership

• Chair the Campus Planning Subcommittee, Space Working Group, and Campus Design Review Panel.
• Advise and support the Campus Development Committee on capital planning, land use, design, and space allocation decisions.
• Support the Board of Trustees Buildings and Property Committee on matters related to the Physical Master Plan and campus development.
• Serve on university committees and advisory groups related to sustainability, environmental stewardship, stormwater management, GIS, public art, and urban forestry.
• Support the NC State Sustainability Council and serve as an ex officio member of capital project building committees.

Other Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a relevant post‑baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Other Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Progressive responsible experience in architecture, planning, design, facilities development, capital project management, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience leading professional staff and managing organizational functions.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, campus planning, architectural design, or facilities development.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, campus master plans, and long‑range facilities plans.
• 15 years experience with university, higher education, or other large institutional planning and design projects, either as a consultant or institutional employee.
• Experience leading teams of architects, planners, engineers, and other professional staff.
• Experience working with public‑sector procurement, consultant selection, and capital project governance processes.
• Experience presenting recommendations and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and governing boards.
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP).

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Current Architect License (North Carolina or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure through reciprocity) or similar (e.g., licensed landscape architect or professional engineer).
• Valid driver's license required.
• NCDL required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or [e-mail]. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.