Job No: 563177; 10/13/2026

Associate Vice President, Facilities Planning and Construction

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator III position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

The Position: Under the general direction of the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President for Facilities, Planning, and Construction serves as the University's senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, development, operation, maintenance, renewal, and stewardship of the University's physical assets and infrastructure. The Associate Vice President provides executive leadership for facilities planning, capital development, facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, sustainability, space management, and related functions, ensuring the University's physical environment advances its mission, supports student success, and aligns with the strategic priorities and policies of the California State University system. The position exercises broad administrative authority over strategic planning, capital improvement programs, infrastructure management, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence. The incumbent collaborates extensively with the President's Cabinet, campus leadership, the CSU Chancellor's Office, public agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, and community partners to deliver innovative, sustainable, and fiscally responsible facilities solutions that support the University's teaching, research, student success, and community engagement mission.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Must have at least five to ten years of progressively responsible management experience in facilities planning, construction and design management; capital outlay and funding policies and practices as they related to public institutions; and fiscal management (planning and control), workflow analysis, organizational design, and development in a large or complex organization. Experience with property management and development. Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated ability to use technology in the development of solutions to complex issues. Knowledge of public procurement and contracting practices. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. Professional licensure or certification such as Registered Architect (RA), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), or another relevant professional credential is highly desirable. Ongoing professional development and participation in organizations related to higher education facilities management, capital planning, construction, sustainability, leadership, or public administration are also desirable. Significant progressively responsible leadership experience managing complex facilities organizations, including facilities planning, design and construction, capital project delivery, facilities operations, infrastructure renewal, deferred maintenance, utilities, and asset management within a large, complex organization. Demonstrated executive leadership experience aligning facilities planning, capital development, and operations with institutional mission and strategic priorities; developing and managing capital and operating budgets and allocating resources; leading multidisciplinary teams; and advancing organizational effectiveness, performance management, and continuous improvement. Experience working within shared governance and collective bargaining environments and collaborating with governmental and regulatory agencies, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, developers, community partners, and other external stakeholders. Experience working with the CSU Chancellor’s Office or within a comparable complex public higher education system is desirable. Comprehensive knowledge of facilities administration, capital planning and development, facilities operations, infrastructure and asset management, public sector administration, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, sustainability, environmental stewardship, emergency preparedness, operational continuity, and the effective management of complex financial and physical resources. Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational effectiveness principles and practices applicable to a large, complex institution. Demonstrated strategic leadership, organizational planning, fiscal management, project management, performance management, communication, consultation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills. Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the skill to communicate complex facilities, capital planning, and operational matters effectively to executive leadership, campus constituencies, governmental and regulatory agencies, and external partners. Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically from a broad institutional perspective; build, lead, develop, and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams; establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, labor partners, executive leadership, and external stakeholders; and make sound and timely decisions in complex, rapidly changing, and high-pressure environments. Ability to exercise sound judgment, integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership; foster a culture of service, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement; and create and maintain safe, sustainable, accessible, and welcoming learning and working environments. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multiethnic university environment while supporting the University’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $6,891 - $22,119/monthly. Budgeted hiring salary range is $ 18,333 - $19,667/monthly. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator III appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.  All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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