Capacity Building Officer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Oregon State University (OSU) – the state's largest public research university and a top-tier R1, land, sea, space, and sun grant institution – seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President (AVP) for Facilities and Infrastructure. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance & Administration & CFO, the AVP serves as OSU\'s Chief Facilities Officer, providing strategic leadership for capital planning, design and construction, campus and land use planning, operations and maintenance, utilities and energy, space strategy, sustainability, and real estate across a Corvallis campus of 150+ buildings on 560 acres (5.7M gross square feet), including 83 buildings in the OSU National Historic District.

• Lead development and execution of a long-range capital and infrastructure strategy aligned with institutional priorities, financial sustainability, and research competitiveness
• Oversee full lifecycle delivery of a complex capital portfolio spanning academic, research, student success, utility, housing, and athletics facilities
• Provide senior leadership for facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, grounds, and campus services, advancing a modern, service-oriented, data-informed organization
• Oversee campus master planning, land use strategy, space planning, and strategic real estate acquisition, disposition, and development
• Partner with academic and research leadership to support a top-tier R1 research enterprise, including resilience planning for seismic risk, climate adaptation, and energy security
• Provide enterprise-wide financial stewardship, including capital financing strategy, debt capacity planning, and legislative capital requests
• Lead, develop, and inspire a large, multidisciplinary workforce, building a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety, and service excellence

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, construction management, facilities management, planning, architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in facilities, capital planning, or infrastructure management in a large, complex organization
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale capital programs, facilities operations, and multidisciplinary teams, with strong financial and operational acumen
• A visible, communicative leadership style, with demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across executive leadership, governing boards, and campus and community stakeholders

For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please view the full position description.

Founded in 1868, Oregon State University is the state\'s largest public research university and one of only three land, sea, space, and sun grant institutions in the United States. With campuses in Corvallis and Bend, a robust online presence through Ecampus, and Extension services in every Oregon county, OSU serves more than 35,000 students from across the globe. The university is recognized for its world-class research, teaching, and outreach, and is committed to advancing equity, sustainability and economic prosperity throughout Oregon and beyond.

Nestled in Oregon\'s Willamette Valley, Corvallis is a welcoming, vibrant, and sustainability-minded college town known for outdoor recreation, creativity, and quality of life. The city offers easy access to Portland, the Oregon Coast, and the extraordinary landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.

The expected hiring range for this position is $240,000-$290,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

For more information on OSU\'s benefits, please visit https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits.

Oregon State University, as an institution of higher education and as a community of scholars, is committed to eliminating discrimination and providing equal opportunity in education and employment. Oregon State University, in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status (including disabled veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, recently separated veterans, and active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans) in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, University programs and activities, including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and employment.