Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Planning and Management

Job ID: 300134

About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

Trinity Washington – 270 Washington Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

Job Summary

The Associate Vice Chancellor is generally responsible for the overall budgetary, financial, operational, and personnel functions of multiple departments or programs within a division that have higher education system wide scope and impact. The Associate Vice Chancellor formally directs the work of multiple executive positions. The Associate Vice Chancellor reports to a Vice Chancellor.

This position reports within Real Estate and Facilities (REF), a unit of the USO Operations Division. REF provides strategic direction and leadership for the University System of Georgia in all areas of real estate and facilities management, including:

• Campus master planning
• Capital project development
• Real estate transactions
• Design and construction
• Facilities management and operations
• Capital renewal
• Environmental health and safety

Responsibilities

• Lead systemwide facilities data collection, validation, methodology development, analysis, and reporting, including future enhancements to data platforms and processes
• Oversee scoping and procurement for campus master planning initiatives and provide advisory support for planning projects
• Coordinate development and submission of institutional multi-year capital plans and annual capital renewal proposals
• Evaluate and refine proposed state-funded capital projects and capital renewal investments
• Develop prioritized annual funding recommendations for the Chancellor and Board of Regents
• Collaborate closely with Design and Construction teams to ensure projects align with approved programmatic intent and scope
• Provide advisory services and program oversight to support effective facilities operations, maintenance, and environmental health and safety
• Contribute to integrated reviews of non-state-funded capital investments and academic initiatives in partnership with cross-functional USO leadership
• Perform special analyses, reports, and projects as needed
• Carry out other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Over five years of management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in planning, data analytics, or a related field and at least ten (10) years of relevant leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in higher education facilities planning and space data management at a system or institutional level.
• Strong knowledge of capital planning processes, including project evaluation, scope development, and cost analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in analyzing and visualizing complex, multi-source datasets (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Power BI).
• Familiarity with industry-standard technologies used in campus space data management and analytics.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to navigate complex organizational environments.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues.
Ability to effectively manage multiple demands and to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to analyzes information and identify trends and data.
Ability to summarize complex information and data.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current trends in higher education.
Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of personnel management principles.

SKILLS
Skill in written communication to executive and subject matter expert audiences.
Skill in managing and leading a professional staff.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.

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