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Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
22944687 Full Time 8AM - 5PM Commensurate with Experience

Position Information

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services provides leadership and direction to the facilities services unit consisting of 400 employees, with a strong emphasis on developing best practices to provide cohesive, effective and efficient services to the campus. Responsible for leading and overseeing the functions and activities in maintenance, housekeeping, custodial, landscape, recycling and refuse, customer relations, administration, and energy management services. Provides leadership to staff and ensures adherence to departmental processes, protocols and procedures to provide quality services in a timely, cost effective manner for all campus facilities. Ensures safety procedures and protocols are established and maintained, ensuring compliance with state, federal and UC regulations. Responsible for the unit's overall operational and financial administration. Provides support to other campus units as necessary and maintains a keen commitment to client service and engagement. Leads and participates in strategic planning initiatives with other campus leaders, UC leaders, or other local, state, or federal entities.

Please direct inquiries, questions and nominations to consultant Suzi Harris, Sr. Executive Recruiter at suziharris@ucsd.edu.

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture. Required
Advanced degree in facilities management. Preferred

Licenses

License Requirement
License or certificate to practice in at least one of the above professions. Required
Valid Driver License. Required

Certifications

Certification Requirement
License or certificate to practice in at least one of the above professions. Required
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification. Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement
10 - 15 years of related experience. Required
Experience in organizational planning and design. Required
Experience in developing and applying metrics to shape process improvements. Required
Experience and/or knowledge of public contract code, UCOP policy and UCOP Facilities Manual. Preferred
Experience with collective bargaining units. Preferred
Experience in leading change and transition. Required
Experience and/or knowledge of UC systems, polices, procedures and regulations. Preferred
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred
Experience with personnel management, including staffing, hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, and performance management. Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI prior to appointment start date. Required
Must wear and properly display University issued ID badge. Required
Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Required
Ability to operate University vehicles for business and operational needs. Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced to expert knowledge of engineering and/or architectural design and concepts.
Advanced knowledge of organization, system-wide and governmental policies and procedures and any related applicable laws and regulations.
Strong knowledge of financial principles to analyze financial, operational and budgetary data.
Leadership skills to mentor and develop management staff.
Broad knowledge of management, marketing, construction and maintenance principles, budgeting and codes and statutes.
Advanced experience and skill in implementing innovative and multi-disciplinary approaches to developing strategic solutions that satisfy operational needs yet ensure the sustainability of mission critical activities.
Demonstrated working knowledge of State and Federal regulations, laws, codes and best practices related to facilities management, construction and building system upgrades.
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with local, state and federal agencies, and have persuasive and eloquent written and verbal communications skills to represent the campus and communicate with faculty, staff, students, and University and government officials. Strong team orientation and collaborative style; position requires an inclusive approach to engaging stakeholders across the campus in ways that lead to good business decisions and buy-in.
Proficiency with technology applications commonly found in administrative environments e.g., Microsoft Excel and Word, email, electronic calendars, etc.
Advanced knowledge of management principles and best practices with highly developed facilitative leadership skills. Knowledge of facilities management and student housing requirements and practices in a research or higher education environment. Knowledge of institutional policies and /or federal, state and local regulations. Advanced project management skills.
Demonstrated high-level problem solving skills, including experience resolving emerging issues that are driven by complex legal and technical factors that could force establishment of institution-wide precedents and require substantial financial support.
Leadership level skill and experience in strategic operational and financial planning. Experience in managing budgets and resources for a large organization. Familiarity with financial principles related to accounting, budget preparation, and financial feasibility. Demonstrated knowledge of fiduciary responsibility in effectively managing resources within established budgetary limitations and prioritizing work to best meet organizational needs within the resources allocated. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex analyses to provide essential information necessary for operational decision making. Demonstrated skill In developing, implementing, and evaluating performance metrics for projects ranging in size, complexity, innovation, and comprehensiveness.
Advanced human resource management expertise to lead and direct subordinate managers and staff, including advanced skills in comprehensive personnel administration.
Knowledge of current trends and practices in the areas of sustainability and energy management.

Preferred Qualifications

High level of familiarity with the organizational culture and administrative processes commonly found in higher education.

Knowledge of University of California practices, policies and procedures.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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