Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning

Society for College and University Planning; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning (AVP-FP) to provide campus leadership for facilities planning, architectural/engineering services, construction management, and facilities maintenance.

The AVP-FP reports to the VP for Business and Finance and CFO, guiding strategic priorities for a nationally recognized historic waterfront campus. The role focuses on master planning, capital projects, and leading a talented team, while navigating

Responsibilities

• Steward the College’s next chapter of campus master planning and capital project development
• Serve as a strategic advisor, operational leader, and collaborative campus partner
• Lead, recruit, and retain a talented team.

Job description

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning

St Marys City, MD

Posted: 8/19/26
Deadline: 11/17/26
Salary: $142,000 to $170,000

About This Organization

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Job Duties

Reporting to the Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPBF/CFO), the AVP-FP will join the College at a pivotal moment of growth and renewal. The College offers a rare opportunity to steward a nationally recognized historic waterfront campus where deferred maintenance remains relatively low and significant capital investments are already underway.

The AVP-FP will provide campus leadership for facilities planning, management of architectural and engineering services, construction management and facilities maintenance services to the College. In this capacity, the AVP-FP will interact with various College departments, vice presidents, senior administration, Trustees, State agencies, design professionals, contractors, and the general public. Strategic thinking and operational expertise will be essential. The AVP-FP will research and make recommendations that will determine key priorities and will navigate complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy, credibility, and sound judgment.

To be successful in this position, the AVP-FP will address the following opportunities and challenges:

• Steward the College’s next chapter of campus master planning and capital project development
• Serve as a strategic advisor, operational leader, and collaborative campus partner
• Lead, recruit, and retain a talented team.

Required Qualifications

The salary range for this position is $142,000 to $170,000. SMCM is committed to practicing salary transparency. The final offer is determined by a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity. SMCM reviews compensation on a regular basis to ensure market competitiveness and equity. The College also offers a https://www.smcm.edu/human-resources/, including tuition remission, after meeting minimum employment requirements, for the University System of Maryland (USM) employees and their dependents for credited undergraduate courses, among other benefits.