Associate VP, Capital Planning & Campus Facilities

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Capital Planning & Facilities Management to lead campus planning, design, construction, facilities operations, and safety programs. You will manage multimillion-dollar projects, drive the master plan, and align capital priorities with institutional goals.

The role reports to the President, supervises Facilities leadership, and collaborates with state agencies to secure funding and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Architecture.
• 7+ years of directly related experience including managing multiple functions.
• Experience managing multiple functions and large capital projects.
• Preference for Master’s degree, PE or Registered Architect and campus master planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for capital planning, facilities management, design, construction, and safety.
• Develop and execute the University’s long-term capital strategy and master plan.
• Oversee major construction and renovation projects from concept to closeout, ensuring scope, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and external agencies to align capital priorities with strategy and financial capacity.
• Direct space planning, policy development, and safety/compliance programs.

Skills

Capital planning

Facilities management

Construction management

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

PE or Registered Architect (preferred)

Tools

Enterprise planning software

Project management tools

Job description

Kentucky State University is seeking an Associate Vice President of Capital Planning & Facilities Management to lead campus planning, design, construction, facilities operations, and safety programs. You will manage multimillion-dollar projects, drive the master plan, and align capital priorities with institutional goals.

The role reports to the President, supervises Facilities leadership, and collaborates with state agencies to secure funding and ensure regulatory compliance.