Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations

Harford Community College

Bel Air (MD)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 140,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Retirement plans (403b with match, 457

Tuition waiver for HCC classes

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off: vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD, invites applications for the Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations. This executive role provides strategic leadership across facilities, maintenance, dining, events, and grounds, and oversees master planning, capital projects, and budgeting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 7+ years in facilities/operations with budget and leadership responsibilities, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field.
Minimum seven years of experience managing facilities services, construction, or operations, with increasing responsibility for staff, budgets, projects, and strategic planning, preferably in higher education or the public sector.
Minimum five years of supervisory experience involving oversight of direct reports, hiring, performance management, development, and discipline
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Supervise reports; develop master plan and capital program projects.
Coordinate design, construction, and maintenance activities.
Manage the annual capital budget and departmental operating budgets and budget process.
Serve as campus operations liaison; review and approve all financial related procedures for the department.
Represent campus operations at meetings and hearings with state and other local government agencies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Computer skills

Policy knowledge

Relationship management

Effective communication

Judgement

Analytical thinking

Mathematics

Documentation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field

Masters degree or higher in facilities management, operations, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations

Position Title Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations

Posting Category

Posting Category Executive

Starting salary range

Starting salary range $107,363-$139,573

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College ( HCC ) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website .

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Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 23 days paid of vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Associate Vice President for Campus Operations serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and provides strategic leadership for the areas of Facilities and Operations, which include master planning, capital projects, facilities maintenance, events management, dining services, housekeeping, distribution services, grounds maintenance, and real estate management. This is accomplished by supervising the reports; developing master plan and capital program projects; coordinating design, construction, and maintenance activities; managing the annual capital budget and departmental operating budgets and budget process; serving as campus operations liaison; reviewing and approving all financial related procedures for the department; and representing campus operations at meetings and hearings with state and other local government agencies.
This is an exempt, administrator position requiring an annually reviewed contract
Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field

Required Experience

Minimum of seven years of experience managing facilities services, construction, or operations, with increasing responsibility for staff, budgets, projects, and strategic planning, preferably in higher education or the public sector.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience involving oversight of direct reports, hiring, performance management, development, and discipline
Valid driver’s license

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Skill in contract negotiation
Skill in project management
Proficiency in operating computers and related software, printers, and other standard office equipment
Knowledge of, and ability to apply applicable policies, procedures, and/or practices
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Skill in utilizing sound judgement to make effective decisions
Skill in organizing, evaluating, and analyzing complex information
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Skill in using mathematics to solve problems
Ability to accurately prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
Ability to manage multiple budgets

Preferred Qualifications

CFM
FMP
PMP
Masters degree or higher in facilities management, operations, construction management, or a closely related field
10 or more years of leadership experience directing facilities services, construction, operations, or related functions, with increasing responsibility for strategic planning and organizational outcomes.
7 or more years of experience managing and developing professional and supervisory staff, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and corrective action.

Hours per Week 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The final schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Occasional evening and Saturday hours may be required to support external events, as requested.

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-076FSFA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?
- Yes
- No
* Will you now or in the future require employment-based visa sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, H-1B, L-1, EB-2, or EB-3)to work in the United States for Harford Community College?
- No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College
- Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College
* Do you have experience managing an annual capital budget for facilities, construction, or infrastructure projects?
- Yes — primary responsibility for developing and managing a capital budget
- Yes — shared or delegated responsibility
- No
* Briefly describe your experience developing or leading a facilities master plan, including your role, scope of responsibility, and outcomes.
(Open Ended Question)