Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

University business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. This position will have a typical administrative workload, with additional hours on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations provides the support necessary to create and maintain an environment conducive to the achievement of the University's educational goals through Campus Operations, Design & Construction, and Physical Plant Management. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations is the senior administrator responsible for directing overall facilities planning, design, construction, operation, and development for the 417 acre campus with about 52 buildings that exceed 1,635,000 gross square feet.

The nature of this position dictates much involvement in the overall operation of the University. The employee in this position makes daily decisions that generate changes in campus activities and procedures, and interacts with various levels of campus personnel in the process of implementing these. This includes personal contact with high level decision-making for proper operation of the University.

Due to the high visibility of all long-term and daily transactions as it pertains to planning, new construction, renovations, or day-too-day maintenance, all transactions initiated or authorized by this position must take into account timing and completion schedules and the dynamics of inter-personal relationships on campus. It is important to minimize disruptions to the daily business of the University and to take the unilateral actions necessary to assure proper and timely actions. This requires a constant flow of information to and from this office and the rest of campus.

This position requires possession of post baccalaureate credentials and/or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent independent experience.

Graduation from a four-year university with a degree in civil, mechanical of electrical engineering and at least ten years of experience.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.