Strategic AVP, Facilities, Operations & Events

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks an Assistant Vice President for Facilities, Operations and Events within the Division of Student Affairs. This senior leader will oversee Recreational Sports and Fitness Services, the MSU Union, and the Alumni Memorial Chapel, guiding capital projects, facilities stewardship, and event strategy.

As a member of SALT, the AVP will bring operational and student-success focus to divisional planning, manage complex organizational structures, and represent the division

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, sports management, facilities management, public administration, or a closely related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student affairs, campus recreation, facilities and operations, or a closely related area in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in complex organizational leadership, including multi-unit supervision and senior staff development.
• Proven track record in capital project oversight, facilities planning, or major renovation project management in a higher education or comparable institutional context.
• Strong budget management skills, including experience with auxiliary fund operations, revenue-generating units, and capital budget planning.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience navigating large, complex institutional environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of RSFS, the MSU Union, and Alumni Memorial Chapel.
• Lead division-wide capital projects, facilities stewardship, and event management strategy.
• Collaborate with campus and external partners to ensure spaces are safe, welcoming, and aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Multi-unit supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Capital project oversight

Facilities planning

Budget management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Michigan State University seeks an Assistant Vice President for Facilities, Operations and Events within the Division of Student Affairs. This senior leader will oversee Recreational Sports and Fitness Services, the MSU Union, and the Alumni Memorial Chapel, guiding capital projects, facilities stewardship, and event strategy.

As a member of SALT, the AVP will bring operational and student-success focus to divisional planning, manage complex organizational structures, and represent the division