Job description
Radford University invites applications and nominations for the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management (AVPFM). Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the AVPFM leads the strategic and operational direction of a comprehensive facilities division, overseeing building maintenance, utilities, grounds, space management, leasing, and custodial services to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality campus environment. Providing executive leadership to multidisciplinary teams, the AVPFM drives continuous improvement that aligns operations with institutional priorities while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence. The AVPFM partners with university leadership and external stakeholders to develop policies, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and support long-term planning, including infrastructure capacity and capital initiatives. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the overall campus experience overseeing all aspects of financial management, supporting planning and construction efforts, championing sustainability and efficiency while maintaining high standards in custodial operations and service delivery across the campus.
This position is ideal for a motivated leader who is passionate about facilities management with a commitment to service and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a public university where ideas, individuality and spirit are welcomed.
The successful candidate will have:
- Extensive executive leadership experience in facilities management operations, including operational budgeting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff while fostering a culture of care, collaboration, and accountability
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
- Experience leading and developing cohesive teams, managing performance and productivity, and strategic planning.
- Experience defining ROI and concrete measurement of success for both internal and external constituents.
- Experience working and communicating with organizational leadership.
- Demonstrated intercultural competence and proven effectiveness in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills in managing change and building consensus and collaboration.
- Ability to gather and analyze data and make sound assessments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and contracted vendors.
- Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on-call 24/7 basis.
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How to apply
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Radford University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. To submit a complete application package, submit a cover letter and CV at Radford University – Associate VP Facilities Management
Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Inquiries and nominations should be directed Jeremy Duff and Denice Perdue:
Jeremy Duff
Vice President of Executive Search
850.869.9996
Denice Perdue
Senior Executive Search Consultant
404.796.4196
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political af?liation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
