Executive Facilities Leader—AVP & Chief Facilities Officer

Society for College and University Planning; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Facilities Officer. The role oversees the university's physical infrastructure across a multi‑campus portfolio, including the Nashville campus and new campuses in New York City, San Francisco, West Palm Beach, and Chattanooga.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Facilities and Development, the CIO will steer planning, design, and

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction across Vanderbilt's expanding campus network.
• Manage facilities operations, utilities and energy systems.
• Lead environmental health, safety, and sustainability programs.
• Drive modernization and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership and align facilities priorities with academic and student-centered missions.

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Facilities Officer. The role oversees the university's physical infrastructure across a multi‑campus portfolio, including the Nashville campus and new campuses in New York City, San Francisco, West Palm Beach, and Chattanooga.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Facilities and Development, the CIO will steer planning, design, and