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Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities

University of North Carolina Wilmington
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Sep 11, 2025
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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Working Title Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37462
Vacancy Number E1432
Position Number 2169
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department Facilities - 35200
Division Business Affairs - 35000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities serves as a senior leader within the Office of Facilities, a division of Business Affairs and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities. This position is responsible for assisting in the oversight and coordination of all aspects of formal and informal capital improvement projects, Maintenance & Operations (Physical Plant M&O), and Facilities Administration. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across a broad portfolio of campus facilities and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Associate Vice Chancellor in the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of both formal and informal capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with campus strategic and master plans, and institutional priorities.
  • Directly supervise the Project Management and Architectural & Construction Services departmental directors, providing leadership, guidance, and accountability across capital construction initiatives.
  • Assist in managing and scaling the capital development program to meet the growing infrastructure needs of the university campus.
  • Provide guidance to Maintenance & Operations teams, to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and responsive building and utility services across campus.
  • Assist in managing Facilities Administration functions, including budgeting, procurement, contract management, Human Resources or resource management, and data analysis.
  • Develop and implement processes to increase operational efficiencies and communication efforts within Facilities and with campus partners
  • Oversee project scoping, scheduling, and execution in collaboration with Project Management and Architectural and Construction Services and their architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor performance metrics, service levels, and maintenance outcomes to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Participate in long-range capital planning, deferred maintenance forecasting, and lifecycle asset management.
  • Ensure compliance with university policies, local/state/federal regulations, and applicable building and environmental codes.
  • Represent the Facilities department in planning meetings, campus committees, and special initiatives.
  • Serve as Acting Associate Vice Chancellor in their absence.


This position is fully on-campus with frequent visits to job site and operational facilities. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work, especially during emergencies or major campus events and must be available for on-call duty as part of facilities leadership.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field.
  • A minimum of five years of progressive experience in facilities operations, capital projects, and/or administrative oversight, including three years in a supervisory or project leadership capacity.
  • Strong knowledge of facilities operations, project delivery methods, construction standards, and maintenance best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, and performance-based service models.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Capital Project Coordinator, Project Management Professional (PMP), or LEED Accreditation.
  • Experience working within a university or large institutional environment.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems and computerized maintenance management systems (AiM).

Required Certifications or Licensures
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Facilities provides the full complement of services necessary to maintain the facilities and systems of the university. We are charged to maintain the aesthetically pleasing Georgian appearance of the core campus and manage the support of all university property through our departments of HUB (Historically Underutilized Businesses), Project Management, Architectural & Construction Services, Physical Plant, Energy Management, and Facilities Administration. The UNCW Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, the Chancellor, and the Board of Trustees, along with the laws and regulations of the University of North Carolina and State of North Carolina, govern the Office of Facilities.

The 255+ positions of the Office of Facilities service the students and staff of the University's teaching, research/administrative space and over 1,621 acres of land and associated infrastructure. The Office of Facilities provides design and construction services, maintenance, custodial, landscape, solid waste removal, utility, and motor pool services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The goal is to deliver cost effective services to the University, ensure completed projects and maintenance that conform to State and Federal codes, regulations, and guidelines while minimizing University liabilities and disruptions caused by the maintenance, repair, building, and equipment modifications to the University. The primary purpose of the Architectural and Construction Services ( ACS) department unit is to support education, research, extension, and other activities of the University through timely and economical completion of design, construction, renovation and/or repair, and other improvements to the university's facilities. Accordingly, ACS administers design and construction for formal capital improvement projects on behalf of the University, Endowment, and other university associated entities. Formal projects are defined by general statutes as being valued in excess of $500,000 and are subject to oversight by the System Office and/or the Office of State Construction and governed by the State Building Commission via legislative authority.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, before you submit for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 09/11/2025
Posting Close Date 09/25/2025
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