Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Shannon Spradling, shannon.spradling@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
This exempt leadership position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the successful candidate must be available outside normal business hours as needed to support campus operations, respond to emergencies, and address critical institutional priorities.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$175,000 - $240,000
Salary
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-10-30 to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Oklahoma State University seeks a dynamic and experienced facilities leader to serve as Chief Facilities Officer. Reporting at the highest levels of the institution, the Chief Facilities Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio encompassing 8.6 million square feet of facilities and 700 acres of campus property.
Leading a team of nearly 400 employees, the Chief Facilities Officer oversees facilities operations, maintenance, utilities, construction, landscaping, and business services. This visible, hands-on leader builds trusted relationships across the university and with external partners while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and service.
As a premier land-grant institution, OSU depends on the Chief Facilities Officer to create and sustain a safe, sustainable, and inspiring campus environment that advances the university's mission of education, research, and outreach.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Engineering, Architecture, business or relevant discipline (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Fifteen years in directly related professional work with ten of those years in progressive supervision and leadership within a large-scale organization. Demonstrated ability to inspire others to more effective, creative, and productive performance and to relate with people and serve as an exceptional liaison with a broad spectrum of internal and external clientele.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Leadership Capability: Proven record of managing multi-layered technical teams and navigating complex public funding models.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Registered Architect (R.A.) status.
- Industry Certifications: Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Institute Construction Professional (PMI-CP).
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Understanding of university policies and procedures including procurement rules and restrictions.