AVP, Research Facilities & Infrastructure Strategy

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks an Associate Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure to lead ERIK’s research infrastructure strategy and capital initiatives on the Columbus campus. You will oversee planning, activation of research spaces, and major initiatives aligning with university priorities.

The role reports to the Vice President for Research, guiding governance, budgeting, and external partnerships to advance institutional research growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other relevant field (or equivalent)
• 12 years of relevant work experience
• Extensive experience in administrative, space management and/or project management roles
• Strong experience with research environments
• Experience in strategic and long‑range planning

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for governance processes, policies and enterprise planning frameworks
• Oversee research space allocation strategies, utilization analyses and long‑term infrastructure planning
• Lead ERIK capital budgeting and long‑term financial planning for research infrastructure
• Manage operations of ERIK‑managed facilities and core research spaces
• Develop and nurture partnerships with external industry and academic stakeholders
• Oversee organizational structure, staffing and professional development for ERIK teams

Skills

Administrative leadership

Space management

Project management

Strategic planning

Research environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree (desired)

Job description

Ohio State University seeks an Associate Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure to lead ERIK’s research infrastructure strategy and capital initiatives on the Columbus campus. You will oversee planning, activation of research spaces, and major initiatives aligning with university priorities.

The role reports to the Vice President for Research, guiding governance, budgeting, and external partnerships to advance institutional research growth and impact.