Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning
St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City seeks an architect or engineer for the position of Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning. Position provides campus leadership for the development, advancement, and operations of the College’s physical facilities. Responsibilities include planning improvements to the College’s buildings and grounds, stewardship of the architectural integrity of the campus, and managing the College’s sustainability programs. The Director plans, coordinates, and implements capital and other facility design and construction projects through interaction with college departments, state agencies, contractors, and design professionals.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Registered Architect or Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland or eligibility for same desired. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in facilities management, including at least 6 years in a senior supervisory position of a facilities management organization, or a major component of one, preferably in a higher education setting. Familiarity with the State of Maryland capital funding process is desired. Must possess excellent skills in organization and coordination, building design and construction, and oral and written communication. Must possess a valid driver’s license. In addition to typical capability with word processing and spreadsheet programs, computer skills should include AutoCAD drafting and database manipulation. Experience with CAFM/CMMS, BIM, and GIS is beneficial to consideration.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. The salary range is $142k - $170k, depending on qualifications and experience.
St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences, and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant’s employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/181650. Questions may be directed to Wanda Fenwick at 240-895-4413.
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.