Associate Vice President, Operations/Maintenance and Energy

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Operations/Maintenance and Energy reports to the Senior Vice President of Campus Operations and Chief Operations Officer (COO) and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for over 120 staff employees and additional contract staff based on needs. With a budget of almost $51M, the AVP provides key leadership and oversight of a campus spanning almost 330 acres with more than 7M sq ft in 62 buildings including units focusing on Operations and Maintenance, Energy, Utilities, Work Control, Material Management, Transportation & Fleet Management, and Vehicle Maintenance.

LEADERSHIP: Manages and directs the ongoing operations of specific departments in day-to-day operations to ensure the physical assets of the University are safe, properly maintained, preserved, and protected and that all systems and practices meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Identifies areas for improvement while developing and implementing systems that streamline operations and facilitate effective management of resources. Ensures schedules and task assignments are developed, communicated, and maintained, with adequate staffing plans and equipment that ensures success and compliance. Establishes and maintains working relationships throughout the campus to understand needs and concerns and to provide guidance and resources to support campus programs and operations to include a close working relationship with the AVP of Planning/Design and Construction Services. Contributes to the development and delivery of TU’s strategic plans, with an emphasis on the campus master plan.

PLANNING, DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION: Works in close partnership with the Planning, Design, and Construction Services unit to ensure the strategic alignment and efficient use of resources, with a particular focus on fostering seamless collaboration between construction services and operations/maintenance teams to support long-term facility performance and sustainability.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE: Facilitates and leads the efficient operation of facilities maintenance and services; to include ensuring the ongoing maintenance and repairs, as well as the preventative maintenance of buildings and spaces is done timely and cost effectively including the approval of preventative maintenance programs and execution of third-party contracts related to building/grounds services. This also includes ensuring all practices and equipment are in compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.

TRANSPORTATION, FLEET and VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT: Ensures the institution’s transportation systems, fleet operations, and vehicle maintenance programs efficiently utilizes resources and delivers reliable, cost-effective services. Emphasizes adherence to regulatory compliance, environmental standards, and safety protocols, while implementing industry best practices in preventive maintenance, asset management, and operational planning to minimize downtime and support institutional mobility and sustainability goals.

ENERGY and ENERGY PLANNING: Provides strategic and operational oversight of TU’s energy-related policies, practices and procedures to foster a culture of conservation and sustainability. Ensures align