Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operations

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities and Operations oversees all aspects of the University of Maine’s physical plant, trade services, custodial/housekeeping, grounds, construction, the deferred maintenance program, as well as the management of related budgets and departmental staff. This leadership role involves both strategic and hands-on problem-solving, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational needs.

The AVP will work collaboratively with the Vice President of Administration and Finance and Chief Business Officer, and other university leaders, especially in areas such as deferred maintenance planning and service level agreement oversight. Collaboration and communication are key to success in this role.

The AVP must value and understand the complexities of an R-1, D-1, Land and Sea Grant institution, which includes a regional campus and statewide research and extension facilities. The AVP and the Facilities and Operations team provide exceptional customer service to faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders.

The Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operations oversees 11,266 acres, 31 locations across the state, 335 on-campus buildings at the University of Maine (UM) and the University of Maine Machias (UMM), 5.2M gross square footage, 212 employees, and a gross budget of $44 million.

The Associate Vice President of Facilities and Operations is a full-time position located on the Orono campus.

Salary: The normal hiring range is $135,000 to $160,000, and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ten years of progressive management experience in facilities management.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education or large, complex institutional setting

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea, and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and service for Maine, the nation, and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high-quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.