Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services

UMBC • Baltimore, MD

1d • $230,000 - $265,000

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a Carnegie R1 public research university, seeks an accomplished, collaborative, forward-looking leader to serve as Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services (AVP). The AVP is a senior leader in UMBC’s Division of Administration and Finance and reports directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The AVP provides strategic and operational leadership for a broad portfolio of campus services and functions that shape the daily experience of the campus community, support University priorities, and advance innovation and excellence. The AVP partners with the VPAF & CFO to develop and implement financial and operational policies, procedures, and practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness and align with UMBC’s vision, mission, values, and Bold Moves strategic plan.

The portfolio includes auxiliary services such as the campus bookstore, campus card and mail services, dining, vending, the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, and the Rita Rossi Colwell Center at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. It also includes facilities management, environmental safety and health, management advisory services, procurement and strategic sourcing, and real property initiatives and transactions. The AVP identifies opportunities to generate new revenue, optimize resources, and guide short- and long-term investments that strengthen UMBC’s operations and position the University to realize its full potential.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field; at least ten years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in a large, complex organization, including leadership oversight of teams and multiple operational functions; and demonstrated experience in real property matters, significant budgets, contracts, organizational change, and facilities or comparable large-scale assets. A relevant master’s degree and higher education or auxiliary services experience are preferred.

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. The salary range is $230,000–$265,000, depending on qualifications and experience. UMBC offers a benefits package that includes generous leave, tuition remission, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, professional development, and wellness opportunities. A background check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in a large and complex organization, with significant leadership experience overseeing teams and multiple operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing real property matters, including lease negotiations, acquisitions, license agreements, or comparable complex transactions involving legal and regulatory considerations.
• Experience overseeing significant budgets, including fiscal accountability, budget monitoring, and financial reporting across multiple operational units.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contract review, negotiation, and management, including complex vendor, procurement, or service agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, improve operational effectiveness and service delivery, and build collaborative relationships across a complex, decentralized organization.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic oversight of facilities management, capital planning, infrastructure investments, or comparable large-scale physical assets.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience leading auxiliary services operations such as dining, bookstore, campus card, or arena management, or comparable service delivery functions, including management of outside contractors.
• Higher education experience, particularly in a public research university or university system environment.
• Familiarity with state procurement regulations and public contracting requirements, particularly in a Maryland or comparable public higher education context.
• Experience working with state regulatory bodies, system-level governance structures, or legislative oversight processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a broad portfolio of campus services and functions.
• Partner with the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer to develop and implement effective financial and operational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Lead auxiliary services, including bookstore, campus card and mail services, dining, vending, the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, and the Rita Rossi Colwell Center.
• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management, environmental safety and health, management advisory services, procurement and strategic sourcing, and real property initiatives and transactions.
• Identify opportunities to generate new revenue and optimize resources.
• Guide short- and long-term investments that strengthen University operations.
• Advance institutional priorities and support a culture of innovation and excellence across campus.

Benefits

• Generous leave, including 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, 15 holidays, and 3 personal days.
• Tuition remission of 8 credit hours per semester.
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of full-time employment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans, including the choice of joining the pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellness opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive