University of Illinois Springfield
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Services
University of Illinois Springfield - Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
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To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
About UIS:
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline:
Open Until Filled. Applications submitted by June 22, 2025 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis if additional candidates are needed.
Application procedure:
Please submit an application via the "Apply Now" button uploading a cover letter, resume, and at least three references.
Target Annual Salary:
$140,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
Summary:
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Services is responsible for providing leadership and management of the functional operations within the unit of Facilities and Services. Those operations include Enterprise Services (Building Services, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, Parking Operations); Capital Programs, Sustainment, Repair & Modernization Operations; Stores & Receiving; Grounds; Environmental Health & Safety; and shared Administrative Services staff. The Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Services and leads in the determination of policy, procedures, and improvements to the functionality of division operations, conducting regular meetings with unit leaders to implement and ensure best practices and to instruct them on changes regarding management, business operations and direction, budget, and other strategic plans.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for the determination of long-term capital improvements to the university and the sustainment, repair, maintenance and modernization of the university. Supervision of the Director of Construction who oversees the Construction Superintendent and the Steam and Power Plant Foreman, supervises trades consisting of: carpenters, painters, steam and power plant engineers, plumbers, and electricians, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning technicians in all areas of interior and exterior building repair, maintenance and modernization. Supervision of the facilities and services administrative staff who handle and oversee the accounting, payables, utilities, purchasing, property accounting, human resources, physical inventory and budgetary functions, providing administrative assistance to the Associate Vice Chancellor and various business reporting for all departments within this unit. Supervision of the Director of Facilities Operations whose Enterprise Services operation includes Building Services providing janitorial, waste and recyclable removal, campus-wide surplus disposal operation, as well as Event & Moving Support Services, Transportation and Waste Management, and Parking Operations. Coordination of requests as they relate and interact with all other departments as well as outside users of campus space. Leads in the planning and construction of all in-hour repair and maintenance projects. Supervises the Director of Construction and staff for larger deferred maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to: buildings, site improvements, utilities, and other improvements. Supervise the Grounds Superintendent whose staff maintains the exterior grounds operation year-round including snow removal, sidewalk, parking lot and road patching, summer plantings, trees, grass and shrubs. Working to build inclusive campus-wide sustainability efforts, working with students, faculty and staff to reduce utility costs, increase building operating efficiencies, reduce waste streams, and increase recycling. Reduce the campus carbon footprint and assist in making the UIS campus a more sustainable entity. Supervision of the campus wide Environmental Health and Safety Office. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field
Strong project management background
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in
architecture, engineering or related field.
Supervisory experience
Record of successful problem resolution
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional architect or engineer license, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Sound analytical and planning skills
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and time demands
Strong communication skills
Physical Demands:
Standing : Frequently Walking : Frequently Sitting : Frequently Lifting : Frequently Carrying : Frequently Pushing : Frequently Pulling : Frequently Climbing : Occasionally Balancing : Occasionally Stooping : Frequently Kneeling : Occasionally Crouching : Occasionally Crawling : Occasionally Reaching : Occasionally Handling : Frequently Grasping : Occasionally Feeling : Constantly Talking : Constantly Hearing : Constantly Repetitive Motions : Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently Taste/Smell : Constantly Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally
Working Conditions:
Extreme cold : Occasionally Extreme heat : Occasionally Humid : Occasionally Wet : Occasionally Noise : Occasionally Hazards : Occasionally Temperature Change : Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally Vibration : Occasionally
Travel Requirements:
20% Attend meeting with university, community, local and state government officials and administrators; attend_x000d_ conferences; attend professional training
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages. Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your: Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.*** Seniority level
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To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
About UIS:
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline:
Open Until Filled. Applications submitted by June 22, 2025 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis if additional candidates are needed.
Application procedure:
Please submit an application via the "Apply Now" button uploading a cover letter, resume, and at least three references.
Target Annual Salary:
$140,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.
Summary:
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Services is responsible for providing leadership and management of the functional operations within the unit of Facilities and Services. Those operations include Enterprise Services (Building Services, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, Parking Operations); Capital Programs, Sustainment, Repair & Modernization Operations; Stores & Receiving; Grounds; Environmental Health & Safety; and shared Administrative Services staff. The Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities and Services and leads in the determination of policy, procedures, and improvements to the functionality of division operations, conducting regular meetings with unit leaders to implement and ensure best practices and to instruct them on changes regarding management, business operations and direction, budget, and other strategic plans.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for the determination of long-term capital improvements to the university and the sustainment, repair, maintenance and modernization of the university. Supervision of the Director of Construction who oversees the Construction Superintendent and the Steam and Power Plant Foreman, supervises trades consisting of: carpenters, painters, steam and power plant engineers, plumbers, and electricians, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning technicians in all areas of interior and exterior building repair, maintenance and modernization. Supervision of the facilities and services administrative staff who handle and oversee the accounting, payables, utilities, purchasing, property accounting, human resources, physical inventory and budgetary functions, providing administrative assistance to the Associate Vice Chancellor and various business reporting for all departments within this unit. Supervision of the Director of Facilities Operations whose Enterprise Services operation includes Building Services providing janitorial, waste and recyclable removal, campus-wide surplus disposal operation, as well as Event & Moving Support Services, Transportation and Waste Management, and Parking Operations. Coordination of requests as they relate and interact with all other departments as well as outside users of campus space. Leads in the planning and construction of all in-hour repair and maintenance projects. Supervises the Director of Construction and staff for larger deferred maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to: buildings, site improvements, utilities, and other improvements. Supervise the Grounds Superintendent whose staff maintains the exterior grounds operation year-round including snow removal, sidewalk, parking lot and road patching, summer plantings, trees, grass and shrubs. Working to build inclusive campus-wide sustainability efforts, working with students, faculty and staff to reduce utility costs, increase building operating efficiencies, reduce waste streams, and increase recycling. Reduce the campus carbon footprint and assist in making the UIS campus a more sustainable entity. Supervision of the campus wide Environmental Health and Safety Office. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field
Strong project management background
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in
architecture, engineering or related field.
Supervisory experience
Record of successful problem resolution
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional architect or engineer license, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Sound analytical and planning skills
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and time demands
Strong communication skills
Physical Demands:
Standing : Frequently Walking : Frequently Sitting : Frequently Lifting : Frequently Carrying : Frequently Pushing : Frequently Pulling : Frequently Climbing : Occasionally Balancing : Occasionally Stooping : Frequently Kneeling : Occasionally Crouching : Occasionally Crawling : Occasionally Reaching : Occasionally Handling : Frequently Grasping : Occasionally Feeling : Constantly Talking : Constantly Hearing : Constantly Repetitive Motions : Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently Taste/Smell : Constantly Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally
Working Conditions:
Extreme cold : Occasionally Extreme heat : Occasionally Humid : Occasionally Wet : Occasionally Noise : Occasionally Hazards : Occasionally Temperature Change : Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions : Occasionally Vibration : Occasionally
Travel Requirements:
20% Attend meeting with university, community, local and state government officials and administrators; attend_x000d_ conferences; attend professional training
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages. Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your: Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.*** Seniority level
Seniority levelExecutive Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionBusiness Development and Sales IndustriesHigher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Illinois Springfield by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr