Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM or the College) seeks a collaborative, strategic, and operationally astute leader to serve as the Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning (AVP‑FP). Under new institutional leadership and the launch of the College’s 2026‑2029 Strategic Plan, the next AVP‑FP will play a key role in shaping the future of a small close‑knit and well‑regarded institution.

They will have the opportunity to lead comprehensive master planning and the strategic development and operations of its physical facilities at a time of enrollment growth and new investments.

Established in 1840, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked no. 5 among public liberal arts colleges in the nation by US News & World Report – behind only the four U.S. military academies – making it the highest‑ranked civilian public liberal arts college in the United States. Designated by state statute as Maryland’s public honors college in 1992, the College was the first standalone public honors college in the nation.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland adopted the brand identity of the National Public Honors College to clearly and confidently communicate what has always made the College distinctive: its rigorous liberal arts and sciences education, vibrant waterfront campus, and commitment to excellence, integrity, and social responsibility. With a diverse and engaged community, SMCM offers transformative, experiential learning that prepares students to lead with purpose and thrive in an increasingly complex world.

SMCM serves more than 1,600 students and employs 186 full‑and part‑time faculty, and 335 full‑and part‑time staff.

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.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of its next Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning.

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 generous comprehensive benefits package, 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.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is fully committed to equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. The College does not discriminate or condone discrimination or harassment in the workplace or academic setting, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), national origin, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This document has been prepared based on the information provided by St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and information provided by SMCM would supersede any conflicting information in this document.