Associate Vice President of Facilities, Planning

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Educational Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach is seeking an Associate Vice President of Facilities, Planning & Capital Construction to provide strategic vision and executive leadership for planning, construction, maintenance, safety, and service delivery across campus facilities.

The position oversees a large operating budget and major capital programs, advises senior leadership, and represents the university with state agencies to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility while delivering

Qualifications

• Seven years of leadership experience in facilities/construction or related operations.
• Executive-level experience in a large university or complex organization preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and safety for facilities operations and capital projects.
• Oversee budgeting, capital programs, and a large workforce.
• Advise senior leadership and represent the university with state agencies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and responsible campus operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MPA / MBA / Master's in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Associate Vice President of Facilities, Planning & CapitalConstruction - Search Firm

Job No: 562382

Work Type: Management (MPP)

Location: Southern California: Long Beach

Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Job SearchCategory/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: At-Will,Time Basis: Full Time

Join the vibrant community at California State University, LongBeach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern Californialifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSUsystem-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academicand research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you'll experience a dynamicenvironment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy,and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastalrelaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches,year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenientaccess to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It's an ideal placeto grow your career while enjoying everything Southern Californiahas to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore careeropportunities that advance student success and strengthenCalifornia's future-offering competitive compensation,comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, theAssociate Vice President of Beach Building Services providesstrategic vision, executive leadership, and operational oversightfor the planning, construction, maintenance, safety, and servicedelivery of the campus facilities and environment. The role leads acomplex organization responsible for a significant operatingbudget, major capital programs, and a large workforce. The positionadvises senior leadership, represents the University with the CSUand state agencies, ensures compliance with applicablerequirements, and advances safe, sustainable, fiscally responsible,and service-oriented facilities operations.

Key Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Vice President for Administration andFinance, the Associate Vice President of BBS is responsible for theleadership in planning and ensuring the integrity and safety of theUniversity's facilities; establishing and directing the long-rangestrategic goals and objectives of the department; and ensuring thatannual operational objectives are established and achieved in thefollowing functional areas: Physical Planning, Design andConstruction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, andFacilities Management. The Associate Vice President represents thecampus and has close interaction with individuals and groups at theChancellor's Office, State Department of Finance, LegislativeAnalyst's Office, other State agencies, the City of Long Beach, andthe community who are involved in the development, improvement oruse of campus facilities. The individual is charged with overseeingan approximate $45 million operating budget (state andself-supporting), capital program ranging from $150 million to $500million, and the management of approximately 300 employees.
• The Associate Vice President assures that maintenance andproject spending relate to the University's financial, budget andplanning process.
• The Associate Vice President assures the Service ResponseProgram involves stakeholders throughout all Department planningand prioritization processes and that services and spending arebalance across the diversity of institutional needs.
• The Associate Vice President assures that Campus EnvironmentalHealth and Safety Program is reviewed annually and being followedin all Department operations.

Department

Facilities Services

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator IV

Compensation

• CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPPComp Summary Range for this position is $17,719 - $26,579 per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health,growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflectsour commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed atleast half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than sixmonths and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may varybased on appointment type, classification, and applicablecollective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have accessto a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year(based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paidholidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental,and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERSdefined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiverprograms for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies byemployee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees andtheir families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs,professional development opportunities, and insurance optionsincluding life, disability, and pet insurance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience incomplex, fiscally challenging, and rapidly evolving environments,with a proven ability to lead, manage, and develop staff whilefostering collaboration and teamwork. They will demonstrate strongcommunication, strategic thinking, organizational, financial, andbudget management skills, along with the ability to effectivelyengage with senior leadership and a diverse range of internal andexternal stakeholders. The successful candidate will haveexperience in capital project management, including budgeting,planning, construction management, and oversight of architectural,mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines. They will becommitted to promoting and adhering to university policies,procedures, and standards related to safety, civility, informationsecurity, and non-discrimination, while advancing institutionalpriorities and supporting the equitable implementation of campuspolicies. Experience working within collective bargaining andshared governance environments is highly desirable, as is theability to balance the needs of faculty, staff, and students whilemaintaining an architecturally and aesthetically consistent campusenvironment.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diversecampus community. Ability to follow all university policies,procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies andprocedures. Ability to contribute to a positive universityexperience for each and every student and assist in achieving theuniversity's commitment to a "vision of excellence".

Education and Experience

• At least seven years of leadership experience in construction andfacilities management with at least three years of executive-levelexperience in a comprehensive university or other large and complexorganization.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• MPA, MBA, Master's in Architecture, Engineering or other relatedgraduate degree preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

• Valid CA driver's license is required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or usetheir personal vehicle more than once a month on Universitybusiness are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving courseand enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions(i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded ifthe background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to satisfactorily complete the backgroundcheck may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employeewho was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfullycompleted a criminal background check through CSULB within the past12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandatedreporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect ReportingAct and is required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition ofemployment.

The duties of this position will include participation in decisionsthat may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflictof Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annualbasis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, andattend this training every other year thereafter.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULBprovides equal opportunity in employment without unlawfuldiscrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULBcomplies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the CaliforniaEquity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferentialtreatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in alluniversity programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful,professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts ofharassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstratedappropriate professional behavior, treating others with civilityand respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expectedof all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employeeswith disabilities. Applicants with questions about access orrequiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of theapplication or hiring process should [e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requiresall employees upon date of hire to reside in the State ofCalifornia.

As of January 1, 2022 the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ CSU Out-of-StateEmployment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to performCSU-related work outside the state of California.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of mediumweight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involvesstanding or walking.

Application Closes: 13 October 2026