Executive Leader, Facilities Strategy & Operations

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; Orange, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange County, California, seeks a visionary Vice President of Facilities Management to lead the university's facilities enterprise. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires 10+ years in facilities management within higher education, with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

The role oversees complex operations, builds campus partnerships, and drives performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, operations, building maintenance, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a closely related field.
• Experience leading complex facilities operations in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall vision, direction, and performance of the university's facilities enterprise.
• Strengthen operational effectiveness and elevate the quality of facilities services.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership to align facilities operations with university priorities and needs.
• Lead and develop cross-functional facilities teams to meet strategic goals.

Skills

Facilities management leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder collaboration

Operational excellence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

Chapman University in Orange County, California, seeks a visionary Vice President of Facilities Management to lead the university's facilities enterprise. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires 10+ years in facilities management within higher education, with a bachelor's degree in a related field.

The role oversees complex operations, builds campus partnerships, and drives performance and accountability.