Vice President Finance and Operations

Marymount University Vice President for Finance & Operations

Marymount University stands at a pivotal moment in its 75-year history. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount has grown from a small, regional women’s college into a nationally recognized, globally connected Catholic university recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to serving others, and preparing its 4,300 students for success. Located in Arlington, Virginia—just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.—Marymount was the first Catholic university and the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Commonwealth, proudly representing the region's diversity and vibrancy.

Today, Marymount is a university on a rise. The institution recently earned dual national distinctions from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the American Council on Education—placing it among just 33 universities nationwide recognized for both research excellence and expanding access and opportunity. Marymount has also been named a and the top-ranked private institution in Virginia by , and one of ’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges—a testament to its growing reputation and transformative impact.

As the University welcomes its largest and most diverse incoming class in history and launches Momentum:
The Campaign for Marymount, a vital $50 million initiative to advance its mission and priorities, the institution is set for an exciting new chapter. With growing research efforts, innovative academic programs, and a track record of social mobility that transforms lives, Marymount offers an environment where purpose and progress intersect.

This is a key moment to join a vibrant leadership team guiding a successful institution into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and service. At Marymount, you’ll help shape a university that not only prepares students for success but also inspires them to .

The Vice President for Finance & Operations and Treasurer serves as Marymount's Chief Financial and Operating Officer, a key member of the President's Cabinet, and is responsible for developing the university's financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining institutional sustainability. Reporting directly to the President, the VPFO offers executive leadership and strategic oversight of the university's financial affairs, facilities, human resources, and auxiliary services.

The VPFO collaborates with campus leaders, the Board of Trustees, and senior administrators to develop innovative financial strategies, optimize operations, and ensure fiscal stability while advancing Marymount's mission to prepare workforce-ready students. This senior leader will steward the university's resources with integrity and vision, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and strategic investment that supports institutional growth and student success.

Marymount's finance and operations enterprise includes multiple functional areas:

• Finance & Treasury – encompassing budgeting, accounting, audit, investments, purchasing, real estate, insurance, and treasury operations
• Human Resources – led by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, supporting faculty and staff recruitment, development, benefits, and organizational culture
• Facilities, Planning & Operations – including campus facilities management, planning, public safety, and transportation services
• Auxiliary Services – comprising culinary and retail operations, dining services, and related campus amenities

Direct reports to the VPFO include:
Associate Vice President, Finance;
Associate Vice President, Human Resources;
Associate Vice President, Facilities, Planning and Operations;
Assistant Vice President, Culinary and Retail Operations; and an Executive Assistant.

The successful candidate must possess the highest caliber of character, integrity, and trustworthiness, combined with vision, initiative, and energy to promote financial stewardship and operational excellence. Serving as a strategic advisor to the President and a collaborative partner across the institution, the VPFO will help guide Marymount through a period of…