Associate Vice President for Operations and Auxiliary Services

Associate Vice President for Operations and Auxiliary Services

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits;
State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs;
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Operations and Auxiliary Services partners with the Vice President of Operations and Planning to provide strategic leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for a broad portfolio of operational and auxiliary functions that support the College of Southern Maryland's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term institutional success. The AVP serves as a key member of the division's leadership team, partnering with college leadership, government agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, and external service providers to advance operational excellence and institutional effectiveness.

The AVP supports the Vice President with leadership, planning, administration, and continuous improvement of auxiliary services, including food services, bookstore operations, mail and printing services, capital planning and construction, contract and lease administration, and other assigned operational functions. The position ensures the effective stewardship of college resources through sound fiscal management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and the development and implementation of division-wide policies, procedures, and operational standards.

The Associate Vice President fosters a culture of care, innovation, accountability, collaboration, and exceptional customer service while driving process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and the overall campus experience for students, employees, and visitors across all college locations.

Acts on behalf of the Vice President, as assigned, by representing the Division of Operations and Planning on institutional committees, leading cross-functional initiatives, making operational decisions, and ensuring continuity of leadership during the Vice President's absence.

Reports to:

Vice President, Division of Operations and Planning

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

25% - Capital Planning and Construction

• Assists the Vice President in providing leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the college's capital improvement program and facilities master planning initiatives.
• Supports construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects from concept development through project completion.
• Supports the college in the development of environmental sustainability plans and practices and ensuring compliance with Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, state and local agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assists in developing capital budget requests and supporting documentation for local and state funding agencies.
• Monitors project performance, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Partners with the Vice President and college stakeholders on long-range campus planning and space utilization strategies.

25% - Auxiliary Services Leadership

• Supports the Vice President in providing strategic oversight of auxiliary enterprises – including food services, bookstore and others – that enhance the student and employee experience.
• Develops and implements service delivery models that improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial sustainability.
• Evaluates existing auxiliary operations and identify opportunities for enhancement, innovation, and revenue generation.
• Establishes performance measures, service standards, and accountability metrics to assess operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

20% - Leadership and Administration

• Serves as a strategic partner to the Vice President in providing executive leadership, direction, and administration for the Division of Operations and Planning.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and performance management for assigned operational departments, fostering collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Assists the Vice President in establishing divisional goals, performance…