Vice President, Facilities and Real Estate Management

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058

Salary Range: Up to $187,223.06

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

HOW TO APPLY:

Nominations and applications are now being accepted. Dossiers should include 1) a complete CV/résumé and 2) cover letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities, competencies and requirements, the applicant’s motivation to apply and interest in UDC. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit Application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates portal at: UDC VP of Facilities and Real Estate Management 

All inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:

Marion Frenche, SHRM-CP Shelley Feather

Associate Vice President of Executive Search Senior Executive Search Consultant

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Brief Description of Duties

The Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate Management serves as the University’s senior executive responsible for the strategic planning, development, operation, and three campuses and various facility types, requiring a leader who can balance long-term strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence. The Vice President partners closely with academic and administrative leadership to guide the ongoing stewardship of all campus buildings, grounds, and real estate assets. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President provides institution-wide leadership for facilities operations, capital planning and delivery, real estate strategy, space management, and environmental health and safety.

The role encompasses oversight of a diverse portfolio spanning renewal, modernization, and stewardship of the University’s physical assets, ensuring that facilities effectively support teaching, learning, research, workforce development, and community engagement. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Vice President aligns facilities and real estate initiatives with institutional priorities, sound financial planning, and long-term sustainability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and implements short-and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and makes changes required for improvement. Develops and establishes policies and objectives consistent with those of the University.
• Manages and oversee real estate properties for the University of the District of Columbia. Provides leadership for the overall management of real estate, including day-to-day operations, fiscal management, administration, and other functions or matters that require the attention of the Chief Operating Officer. Ensures maximum return and profitability and oversee compliance with lease terms, including rental payments.
• Provides executive oversight and leadership for the University’s capital construction activities, including planning, prioritization, design, procurement, and delivery of new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, budgets, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the management of the plant management division in all aspects of the division’s long and short term and daily operations, including establishing a detailed set of program goals and objectives, maintenance of continuous analysis and evaluation of on-going needs within designated areas of responsibility, managing budgetary and fiscal operations through periodic analysis and review of specific programs and budget objectives through allowable goals, while establishing policies, procedures, and lines of authority.
• Serves as the principal operating official for the University of the District of Columbia, responsible for the acquisition (through lease or ownership) and disposal of real estate for the University. Oversee and negotiate contracts, leases, deeds, mortgages, and other real property and legal documents on behalf of the University.
• Reviews budgets for renovations, repairs, and improvements. Prepares income-producing strategies for property development; solicits and negotiates financing from banking institutions, coordinates strategies, and identifies suitable lessees.
• Provides expert advice and assistance on real estate property matters, including site location, cost of facilities, and relocation of occupancy, site assessments, and plans. Supervises the collection and analysis of information necessary to conduct, create, and review independent appraisals to determine market value and costs.
• Works with the Office of the General Counsel on acquisitions requiring legal action; testifies in court and City Council as needed. Research real estate market values, oversees preparation of appraisals, and keeps informed of trends in other universities and cities, and changes in Federal and State regulations.
• Manages personnel oversight to help achieve peak productivity and performance. Sets priorities for the timely completion of assignments and special projects.

• Guides the development of facilities-management reports, maintain an up-to-date computerized inventory of University facilities, contractor deficiencies and omissions for University and external management, and supervise the inspection of facilities, reporting of repairs and improvements.

• Manages the assignment of space to academic and administrative programs based on fluctuating needs, reflective of FTE’s, staff, budget allocation, and reallocation and reassignment of elements.

Minimum Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s in Engineering, Planning, Construction, and/or Architecture; Master’s preferred.

· Ten years of experience in campus planning, architecture, and/or construction management.

· Five years of experience in construction/renovation processes (including procurement) and budgets, lease negotiations, economics, facility design, and maintenance.

· Five years of successful and progressive supervisory experience managing, developing, and leading teams to deliver results.

· Certified Facilities Management (CFM) certification, preferred.

· LEED Sustainability Certification, preferred.

· LEED Green Associate and or LEED Accredited Professional, preferred.

Information to Applicant

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intra family offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: .