WittKieffer is proud to partner with Georgia State University as they seek a Vice President, Facilities & Building Services. The Facilities Management Services Division provides Georgia State University with safe, functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing facilities. In pursuit of excellence, the division fulfills this mission by acquiring, planning, designing, constructing, cleaning, maintaining, operating, repairing, and securing university facilities, while strategically managing both financial and physical resources.
Georgia State University (GSU) is a nationally recognized public research institution with its main campus located in downtown Atlanta, serving a diverse student population across multiple campuses. Known for its commitment to innovation, student success, and urban impact, GSU continues to experience significant growth and transformation—supported by a dynamic campus environment and evolving facilities' needs.
The Vice President, Facilities & Building Services, serves as a key strategic leader responsible for the overall vision, direction, and performance of the university’s facilities enterprise. Reporting to the EVP and Chief Operating Officer, this role oversees comprehensive facilities operations, including capital planning and construction, plant operations, maintenance, custodial services, and campus safety infrastructure. The Vice President will play a critical role in aligning facilities strategies with the university’s academic mission and long-term strategic priorities.
This leader will guide a complex, multifaceted organization, ensuring the effective stewardship of assets, the optimization of resources, and the delivery of high-quality services that enhance the campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The role requires a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure planning, including energy management, deferred maintenance, and integration of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of executive leadership in facilities management within a large, complex organization—ideally in higher education or a similarly mission-driven environment. They will demonstrate strategic vision, operational excellence, and financial acumen, along with experience leading large teams and managing significant capital projects. A collaborative and transparent leadership style, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups will be essential. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, solutions-oriented leader committed to service, innovation, and continuous improvement in support of Georgia State University’s mission and growth.
The University has recently completed an independent, third-party assessment of the Facilities division with a focus on operational strengths and weaknesses, data and technology assets and opportunities, compensation and organizational structure improvements, and resource optimization. Recommendations span a 3- to 5-year timeframe, with an anticipated FY2027 investment of approximately $3 million.
This search is led by Ben Haden and Randi Miller of WittKieffer. Nominations and inquiries may be directed to Randi Miller ([email protected]). To receive the fullest consideration, candidate materials should be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal with the buttons below. Applicants should submit, as separate documents, a CV or résumé and a letter of interest that addresses the themes outlined in the profile.
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.