Associate Vice President, Administration & Auxiliary Services

Associate Vice President, Administration & Auxiliary Services
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 public research university, seeks an accomplished, collaborative, forward-looking leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services (AVP).

 Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the AVP will lead a diverse portfolio of auxiliary services, compliance, procurement, real property, facilities, and campus administrative functions that are essential to the University’s daily operations and the experience of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests across the campus at a pivotal time as UMBC advances Bold Moves, its university strategic plan. The AVP will combine strategic vision with practical execution, financial and operational expertise with strong relationship skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset with the discipline needed to build sustainable systems that support institutional priorities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic operational and financial leader to help shape UMBC's operational future at a time of continued growth and momentum. The next AVP will help shape the infrastructure and campus services that support UMBC’s evolving needs, build strong partnerships across the University and beyond, and advance a culture of operational excellence, sustainability, innovation, and service.

The Associate Vice President, Administration and Auxiliary Services (AVP) is a senior leader within UMBC’s Division of Administration and Finance, reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VPAF & CFO). The AVP provides strategic and operational leadership for a broad portfolio of campus services and functions that shape the daily experience of the campus community, support the University’s strategic priorities, and advance a culture of innovation and excellence across the campus. The AVP will partner with the VPAF & CFO to develop and implement effective financial and operational policies, procedures, and practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness and align with UMBC’s vision, mission, values, and the ambitions of Bold Moves, UMBC’s strategic plan.

The AVP is an accomplished administrative leader with broad operational expertise, sound financial judgment, and a deep commitment to service excellence. They bring a collaborative, relationship-centered leadership style that builds trust across a diverse campus community and enables them to navigate complex institutional environments effectively. Equally adept at working across the University and beyond, the AVP will cultivate productive partnerships with external stakeholders, including state agencies, legal counsel, and system-level governance bodies. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, capital planning and budgeting, and contract management, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial, operational, and strategic information effectively to diverse internal and external audiences. Experience leading teams, managing organizational change, and overseeing relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers is essential for this role. Learn more and view the full Leadership Profile on the DSG website.

DSG Global has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Beth Schaefer, Managing Director, and Laura Bertonazzi, Managing Associate. To express interest in this role, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out the DSG Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The compensation range for this position is $230,000-$265,000 with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, mental, and financial wellness.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. UMBC values safety, cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, lifelong learning, equity, and civic engagement. Consistent with these principles, UMBC does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on a UMBC community member’s race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or genetic information.