Furman University, a liberal arts institution in
Greenville, South
Carolina, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of associate vice president of facilities.
This is an on-site
leadership role.
Founded in 1826, Furman University is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts and sciences
universities, offering
rigorous academics, broad research opportunities, a robust visual and performing arts program, and NCAA Division I
athletics. Furman
University is the oldest private university in South Carolina and among the seventy-five oldest institutions of higher
education in
operation today. Furman University is named for Richard Furman, among the most important Baptist clergymen during the early
decades of the
new nation and an influential advocate of educational institutions throughout the country.
Reporting to the vice
president for
finance and administration, the associate vice president of facilities (AVP) will lead a comprehensive facilities organization
responsible
for campus operations, maintenance, capital project management, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure planning. The AVP
provides
strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, maintenance, and operation of the university’s physical infrastructure in
support of
the institution’s mission, operational priorities, and long-term campus planning goals. This position has direct supervision of
six
facilities staff and indirect responsibility for 100+ employees across multiple units. The AVP manages complex budgets of $17.5 million,
projects, and operational systems to ensure the university’s facilities are safe, efficient, and well-maintained in support of the campus
community.
Qualifications
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or civil preferred),
architecture, construction science, or a related field, and a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership experience in facilities
management, including leadership and budget oversight. Competitive candidates will possess demonstrated experience managing complex
facilities operations and infrastructure systems; exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills; have excellent
written and verbal communication skills; and have a proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse organizational
groups.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, licensure and registration as a professional engineer, and relevant
certifications,
such as, but not limited to:
- Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) via APPA
- Certified Facility
Manager (CFM) via IFMA - Facility Management Professional (FMP) via IFMA
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) via
AEE
Experience
in facilities leadership within a higher education environment is also preferred.
Application and
Nomination
Furman
University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search.
Review of applications will
begin May 26, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/associate-vice-president-of-facilities/
- Contact Laura
Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanjohnson.com for
confidential
inquiries and salary information. - Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application
process should
contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
Visit
the Furman University website at www.furman.edu
Furman is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The university aspires to create a community of people
representing a multiplicity of identities, including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin,
socioeconomic background, ideology, worldview, and varied abilities.
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