Alan McNiff has been named interim Senior Associate Vice President for University Facilities and Services (UF&S), effective immediately. In his expanded role, McNiff will lead UF&S Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), Energy Services, and Materials Management organizations, in addition to his current responsibilities.
McNiff joined the University in 2021 as director of Facilities for River Campus, a position he held for three years before being appointed the AVP of Facilities Operations in February 2024. In his interim position, he will continue to provide strategic leadership to River Campus Facilities Operations, Medical Center Facilities Operations, Offsite Properties, Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance Construction, Grounds, and the Customer Service Center.
Prior to joining the University, he served as the director of facilities for the Penfield School District and worked in the construction management sector on large-scale projects and architectural design. He is a Registered Architect and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional.
The interim leadership appointment is part of broader organizational changes within Administration and Finance aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan. Effective immediately:
- Transportation and Logistics group (previously known as Parking and Transportation) has been reassigned to the Department of Public Safety
- The Business operations team (Staff Administration, Finance and Information Technology) now reports to the Office of the Executive Vice President
- Dining operations have moved to Student Life, aligned with strategic initiatives to enhance student experience
These changes will allow the UF&S organization to focus more on its core mission of maintaining and improving campus infrastructure and facilities while continuing to serve the University community effectively. There are no changes to service delivery or processes as a result of this transition.
McNiff succeeds Michael Chihoski, who left the University in December 2024.