Strategic Campus Redevelopment Officer

Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS); Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) seeks a visionary Chief Redevelopment Officer to lead campus revitalization, adaptive reuse, and community partnerships across Vermont. This executive role shapes learning spaces that support workforce development and regional growth, working with state agencies, municipalities, and private partners.

As the System’s senior leader for redevelopment, you will steer strategic real estate initiatives, supervise cross-functional teams, and align stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, planning, real estate, public administration, architecture, engineering, or related discipline).
• Seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in areas such as real estate development, campus planning, economic development, or public administration.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience building partnerships with government entities, nonprofits, and private‑sector organizations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively throughout Vermont.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range redevelopment strategies aligning academic priorities, workforce needs, and community development.
• Identify opportunities that enhance campus vitality and long-term sustainability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with legislators, municipalities, state agencies, developers, and community partners.
• Identify and advance initiatives that benefit both campuses and surrounding communities.
• Coordinate initiatives with system leadership and external partners from concept through execution.
• Evaluate and advance redevelopment opportunities including adaptive reuse, leasing, acquisitions, and public-private partnerships.
• Act as the System’s owner’s representative for redevelopment projects and coordinate stakeholders from concept through execution.
• Maintain a pipeline of prioritized projects and prepare executive-level recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Influence without authority

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

The Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) seeks a visionary Chief Redevelopment Officer to lead campus revitalization, adaptive reuse, and community partnerships across Vermont. This executive role shapes learning spaces that support workforce development and regional growth, working with state agencies, municipalities, and private partners.

As the System’s senior leader for redevelopment, you will steer strategic real estate initiatives, supervise cross-functional teams, and align stakeholders