Associate Vice Chancellor Administration; AP

Position Title: Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration (AP26-055)

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Apply Before: 01125

FLSA: Exempt

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration (AVC Administration).

As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace.

The AVC Administration impacts the University’s educational mission from physical spaces to capital development and personnel development and will be responsible for appropriately using resources in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to ensure completion of projects on time and university operations are not impacted.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the AVC Administration serves as a strategic and visionary leader, providing executive oversight for Facilities Management, Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety, Design and Project Management, Parking Services, Transportation Services, Records Management, Mail Services, FOIA, leases and oversight of The Gardens at SIUE in support of the institution’s mission and long‑term objectives.

This role shapes and advances a comprehensive approach to capital planning and project delivery, guiding initiatives from concept and design through construction and completion while ensuring fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University’s presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

The AVC Administration champions innovation, sustainability, and resilience across administrative, project management, and facilities functions, driving continuous improvement and elevating service delivery through thoughtful resource stewardship and forward‑looking practices. Equally central to the role is cultivating high‑performing, future‑ready teams through intentional leadership development, performance management, and succession planning, while developing and executing long‑range strategies that anticipate institutional needs, enable growth, and position the organization for long‑term success.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Facilities Management, Emergency Management and Environmental Health and Safety, Administrative Services, and Design and Project Management which includes maintenance and repair of campus facilities, utilities, landscape and grounds, custodial services, and transportation on all SIUE campuses.
• Initiate, monitor, and implement policies, programs, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, legal, and regulatory requirements as well as university policies for both facilities and related infrastructure.
• Protect and maintain the University’s physical resources while promoting attractive and safe facilities and grounds for the campus.
• In partnership with the Principal Architect and Director of Facilities Management, oversee planning, design, construction, and close‑out of major and minor capital projects, deferred maintenance, and capital renewal initiatives.
• Lead operations team reviews of annual and major capital projects to ensure compliance with design standards, operational expectations, and work product consistency while remaining within communicated budgets and timelines.
• Be responsible for the strategic planning, analysis, allocation, and optimization of all university‑owned and leased space.
• Act as a collaborative partner in campus space utilization…