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Aboutthe Opportunity
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University("NC A&T") is seeking an outstanding, strategic, and collaborative leaderto serve as Associate Vice Chancellor ("AVC") for Facilities. Reporting to theVice Chancellor for Business and Finance and serving as a key member of thedivision's leadership team, the AVC for Facilities provides executiveleadership for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenanceof the University's physical campus.
The next Associate Vice Chancellor will join NC A&Tduring a period of continued growth and momentum. Working closely with campusleaders and stakeholders, the AVC for Facilities will align infrastructure andfacilities priorities with the University's strategic goals while providingvisionary leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to continuousimprovement in support of the institution's long-term success.
For more information, please download the full leadership profile here.
About theUniversity
NC A&T is a public, land-grant doctoral university inGreensboro, North Carolina, and one of seventeen constituent institutions ofthe University of North Carolina System. Founded in 1891, NC A&T is thenation's largest historically Black college or university (HBCU) and the oldestpublic historically Black land-grant university in the country.
As NC A&T advances the goals of Preeminence 2030: NCA&T Blueprint, the University continues to invest in academic excellence,student success, and campus development. This momentum has positioned NCA&T to become the nation's only public HBCU with Carnegie R1 (Very HighResearch Activity) status, reflecting its growing national prominence andcommitment to innovation, discovery, and impact. With steady enrollment growthover the past decade, the University now serves more than 15,000 studentsthrough a broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Asa leading STEM institution, A&T produces more African American engineersand agricultural scientists than any university in the nation and is also hometo the top public HBCU business school in the country. The University employsapproximately 2,000 full-time faculty and staff.
To learn more about North Carolina A&T State University, visit www.ncat.edu.
Aboutthe Team
The Office of Facilities provides quality service throughthe planning, building, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of NC A&T'sphysical campus. Supporting the University's research, teaching, and servicemission, the Office of Facilities plays a critical role in maintaining anenvironment that supports student success and institutional excellence aroundthe clock.
The Office of Facilities comprises Engineering,Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Plant, Property Management, SupportServices, and Motor Fleet, and administers the University's custodial servicescontract. Together, these units support the daily operation of the campus andthe long-term stewardship of the University's physical assets.
Aboutthe Role
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities ensures thelong-term stewardship of the University's physical assets and aligns facilitiesservices with the Preeminence 2030: NC A&T Blueprint and the Campus MasterPlan. The AVC oversees the Office of Facilities, which includesfive directors and a staff of over 150. This is a full-time onsite position inGreensboro, NC.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Strategic planning: Serve as the University's principal advisor on facilities strategy, leading long-range planning, capital investment, deferred maintenance, and facilities initiatives that support the Campus Master Plan and Preeminence 2030. Establish priorities and performance measures that ensure effective stewardship of the University's physical assets.
Facilities Operations and Utilities Management: Provide executive leadership for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the University's facilities, utilities, grounds, custodial services, fleet, and campus infrastructure. Ensure reliable, customer-focused operations through preventive maintenance, asset management, utility planning, and operational resilience.
Engineering Design and Analysis: Lead the planning, design, construction, and delivery of the University's capital projects while serving as the institution's representative with the UNC System and State Construction Office. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Environmental Health and Safety: Oversee the University's environmental health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safe campus environment. Partner with campus leaders and regulatory agencies to advance risk management, emergency preparedness, and environmental stewardship.
Administrative Management: Provide strategic and administrative leadership for the Facilities organization, including oversight of budgets, personnel, contracts, and capital resources. Build collaborative relationships across the University while fostering a high-performing, accountable, and customer-focused organization.
MinimumEducation, Experience, and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities management, construction management, or a related area.• Experience leading facilities operations, maintenance, construction, or infrastructure initiatives within a complex organization.• Knowledge of building systems, construction practices, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.• Experience with capital projects, procurement processes, and contract administration.• Understanding of the operational needs of a large organization; experience in higher education is beneficial.• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
PreferredEducation, Experience, and Skills
• Master's degree in facilities management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field. • Experience in a higher education environment. • Professional licensure or certification in engineering, architecture, or construction.
SpecialInstructions
To apply, please submit a coverletter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately,and applications received by August 23, 2026 will be given priorityconsideration. The position remains open until filled.
EqualEmployment Opportunity and Other Information
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical StateUniversity is isan Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or anyother protected status under applicable law.
Contact Information
NC A&T has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support thisrecruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to executivesearch@northcarolina.edu.