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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced and strategic Associate Vice Chancellor of Supply Chain Management to provide institutional leadership for supply chain strategy, purchasing services (procurement), supplier engagement and development, furniture and design services, and mail and receiving services. This role reports to the Vice Chancellor University Business Services and supports the University’s academic, facilities, research, and patient care missions, including its close partnership with the School of Medicine and affiliated clinical enterprises.
The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead the development of an enterprise-wide supply chain management strategy that balances fiscal stewardship, service excellence, and sustainability, while enabling flexibility for schools, departments, and research and clinical units with highly specialized needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain management strategy aligned with the University’s academic, capital projects, research, clinical, and community missions.
- Drive enterprise value through thoughtful demand management, strategic sourcing, lifecycle cost analysis and supplier management.
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and performance metrics that promote transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across decentralized units.
- Advance the modernization of procurement technology and utilization of AI tools to maximize efficiencies and optimize analytics.
- Support logistical operations (ex. student mail, last mile deliveries, mail metering, etc.) for various stakeholders such as students, faculty and staff across campus.
Procurement Leadership in a Decentralized Environment:
- Provide leadership and oversight for procurement in a complex, decentralized environment encompassing schools, departments, research centers, and clinical operations.
- Balance centralized strategy and compliance with localized execution to support diverse academic, research, and clinical requirements.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and risk management across a wide range of categories, including clinical, research, and capital purchases.
- Advance supplier diversity and responsible sourcing initiatives consistent with university values.
Asset Optimization:
- Develop and execute comprehensive asset reutilization programs to maximize value, reuse, and responsible disposition of institutional assets.
- Implement processes that support redistribution within the University, resale, donation, or recycling in compliance with regulatory, grant, and environmental requirements.
- Partner with sustainability and facilities stakeholders to reduce waste and extend asset lifecycles.
Sustainability and Stewardship:
- Integrate sustainability principles into supply chain and procurement strategies, including waste reduction, environmentally preferable purchasing, and lifecycle-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with University sustainability leadership to measure and report the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and build collaborative relationships across enterprises to drive adoption of best practices while respecting institutional culture and autonomy.
- Lead change initiatives to modernize systems, processes, and tools, enhancing user experience and operational effectiveness.
Team and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across the supply chain organization.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Leadership In Resource Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Or Related Field (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Significant senior-level leadership experience in supply chain management, procurement, or resource management within a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading procurement operations in a highly decentralized environment.
- Experience overseeing logistics, asset management, or reutilization programs.
- Strong strategic, financial, analytical, and organizational change leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or health care organizations, particularly those that include a medical school or academic health center.
- Familiarity with clinical supply chains, research procurement environments, and regulatory requirements associated with academic medicine.
- Experience advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, or responsible sourcing initiatives within a large institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Procurement Operations, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Solutions, Supply Chain Leadership, Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Grade
G00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63112
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced and strategic Associate Vice Chancellor of Supply Chain Management to provide institutional leadership for supply chain strategy, purchasing services (procurement), supplier engagement and development, furniture and design services, and mail and receiving services. This role reports to the Vice Chancellor University Business Services and supports the University’s academic, facilities, research, and patient care missions, including its close partnership with the School of Medicine and affiliated clinical enterprises.
The Associate Vice Chancellor will lead the development of an enterprise-wide supply chain management strategy that balances fiscal stewardship, service excellence, and sustainability, while enabling flexibility for schools, departments, and research and clinical units with highly specialized needs.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise Supply Chain Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain management strategy aligned with the University’s academic, capital projects, research, clinical, and community missions.
- Drive enterprise value through thoughtful demand management, strategic sourcing, lifecycle cost analysis and supplier management.
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and performance metrics that promote transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making across decentralized units.
- Advance the modernization of procurement technology and utilization of AI tools to maximize efficiencies and optimize analytics.
- Support logistical operations (ex. student mail, last mile deliveries, mail metering, etc.) for various stakeholders such as students, faculty and staff across campus.
Procurement Leadership in a Decentralized Environment:
- Provide leadership and oversight for procurement in a complex, decentralized environment encompassing schools, departments, research centers, and clinical operations.
- Balance centralized strategy and compliance with localized execution to support diverse academic, research, and clinical requirements.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and risk management across a wide range of categories, including clinical, research, and capital purchases.
- Advance supplier diversity and responsible sourcing initiatives consistent with university values.
Asset Optimization:
- Develop and execute comprehensive asset reutilization programs to maximize value, reuse, and responsible disposition of institutional assets.
- Implement processes that support redistribution within the University, resale, donation, or recycling in compliance with regulatory, grant, and environmental requirements.
- Partner with sustainability and facilities stakeholders to reduce waste and extend asset lifecycles.
Sustainability and Stewardship:
- Integrate sustainability principles into supply chain and procurement strategies, including waste reduction, environmentally preferable purchasing, and lifecycle-based decision-making.
- Collaborate with University sustainability leadership to measure and report the environmental impact of supply chain activities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership:
- Serve as a strategic advisor and build collaborative relationships across enterprises to drive adoption of best practices while respecting institutional culture and autonomy.
- Lead change initiatives to modernize systems, processes, and tools, enhancing user experience and operational effectiveness.
Team and Operational Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across the supply chain organization.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, service excellence, ethical conduct, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Leadership In Resource Management, Materials Management, Procurement, Or Related Field (8 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Significant senior-level leadership experience in supply chain management, procurement, or resource management within a large, complex organization.
- Demonstrated success leading procurement operations in a highly decentralized environment.
- Experience overseeing logistics, asset management, or reutilization programs.
- Strong strategic, financial, analytical, and organizational change leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education or health care organizations, particularly those that include a medical school or academic health center.
- Familiarity with clinical supply chains, research procurement environments, and regulatory requirements associated with academic medicine.
- Experience advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, or responsible sourcing initiatives within a large institution.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Communication, Procurement Operations, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Management, Strategic Solutions, Supply Chain Leadership, Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Grade
G00
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website to view a summary of benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Document your academic governance record thoroughly
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize specialty occupation claims for senior administrative titles. Compile board resolutions, faculty senate approvals, and accreditation reports that show a doctoral degree is a standard institutional requirement for Vice Chancellor appointments.
Target research universities over teaching colleges
R1 and R2 research institutions file H-1B petitions routinely and have dedicated HR immigration teams. Regional liberal arts colleges often lack in-house counsel and may withdraw sponsorship offers mid-process when legal complexity becomes apparent.
Verify cap-exempt status before accepting an offer
Most universities qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Confirm the institution holds valid cap-exempt status with USCIS before signing any employment agreement.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring institutions
Vice Chancellor openings rarely advertise visa sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate lists U.S. universities and university systems with verified LCA filing history for senior academic roles, so you can prioritize institutions that have already sponsored comparable positions.
Request the LCA wage level before negotiating compensation
The employer's HR team selects a prevailing wage level when filing the LCA with DOL. For Vice Chancellor roles, insisting on a Level III or IV designation in advance protects you from an artificially low certified wage that could complicate future green card PERM filings.
Plan your EB-1C or NIW pathway from day one
Vice Chancellor experience at a U.S. institution builds the managerial and national-interest evidence needed for EB-1C multinational manager petitions or NIW self-petitions. A green card strategy structured from your first day avoids the priority date backlogs that catch late planners by surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice Chancellor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the institution can demonstrate that a doctoral degree in a directly related field is a standard requirement for the position. USCIS will examine job postings, faculty governance documents, and peer institution standards as evidence. Generic executive management duties without a degree requirement tied to the specific role can trigger a Request for Evidence, so the job description needs precise academic and administrative scope language from the outset.
How do I find U.S. universities actively sponsoring Vice Chancellor candidates?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for senior academic leadership roles, so you can identify institutions that have already sponsored comparable positions rather than approaching cold. Focus your outreach on universities that have filed for titles like Vice Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, or Vice Chancellor within the past few years, as those institutions have established immigration workflows and legal counsel already in place.
Can a university sponsor a Vice Chancellor on a TN visa instead of H-1B?
Only if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and your role maps to a profession on the USMCA list. Most Vice Chancellor positions don't align cleanly with any listed TN visa category because the role blends institutional governance, strategic leadership, and budgetary authority rather than a single recognized profession. H-1B remains the standard path, with the advantage that research universities are typically cap-exempt and can file at any time of year.
What happens to my H-1B status if the university restructures and eliminates the Vice Chancellor position?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer and the specific position. If the role is eliminated, you enter a grace period of up to 60 consecutive days to find a new H-1B sponsor or change status. During that window you can't work, but a new employer can file a new H-1B petition on your behalf and you may begin working once the petition is filed, not after approval. Acting quickly is essential given the seniority level of the search.
Does a Vice Chancellor role support a green card through PERM labor certification?
It can, but PERM for Vice Chancellor positions is complicated because the recruitment process must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, which is difficult to establish for senior academic leadership. Many universities instead pursue EB-1A extraordinary ability or EB-1C multinational manager petitions, which bypass PERM entirely. An EB-2 National Interest Waiver is also viable if your work has had broad institutional or national academic impact, since it allows self-petitioning without employer-driven labor certification.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Vice Chancellor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.