Associate Vice President for Campus Operations

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Associate Vice President for Campus Operations Posting Category Executive 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.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

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

Minimum of a 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 progressively responsible management experience in facility services, construction, or operations, either in the public sector or in a higher education environment
• 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

Master's Degree

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 Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-051FSFA Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date Close Date 07/15/2026 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

• • How many years of progressively responsible management experience do you have in facilities services, construction, or operations, either in the public sector or within a higher education environment?

• Less than 7 years

• 7 years

• 8-9 years

• 10 or more years

• • 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

• • Do you have executive-level experience coordinating design, construction, and ongoing maintenance activities across multiple facilities or projects?

• Yes - extensive experience leading and integrating all three functions

• Yes - experience coordinating two of the three functions

• No

• • Briefly describe your experience developing or leading a facilities master plan, including your role, scope of responsibility, and outcomes.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of supervisory experience do you have with direct oversight of staff, including responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, employee development, and disciplinary actions?
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years
• 6-9 years
• 10 or more years

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript- Master's

Optional Documents

• Transcript- Bachelor's
• Transcript- Doctorate
• Certificate/Licensure