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The University of Southern Maine invites applications for a Senior Director of Auxiliary Services.  With the recent completion of the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success, and the upcoming Center for the Arts, it’s an exciting time to be a part of USM’s  campus transformation and a community that truly believes in its service promise to be Student Focused Every Day. 

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, the Senior Director of Auxiliary Services will provide high-level entrepreneurial leadership, operational oversight, fiscal accountability, and strategic planning for all operations, and maximizing net income under the umbrella of Auxiliary Services, whose purpose is to fulfill a dynamic array of services and grow revenue streams that support the campus communities and further the mission of the University of Southern Maine.

The Senior Director of Auxiliary Services will oversee USM's auxiliary operations including but not limited to Conferences, Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Center, Parking and Transportation, the University Store, Dining, and Housing. The Senior Director will have responsibility for maximizing the financial viability of the assigned operations and fostering collaboration among with areas and with the campus community. The Senior Director will possess an entrepreneurial mindset and actively development additional services and revenue streams while operating in accordance with campus and System policies and procedures and working in collaboration with and under the direction of the Chief Business Officer. 

The University of Southern Maine is a deeply personal, welcoming campus community.  With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located.  We are committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. 

This is a full-time position with a starting annual salary up to $90,000 commensurate with experience.  This position will be based primarily on the Portland Campus. 

For a complete job description click here.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.  We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.   

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.  Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more. 

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree, or the equivalent in education and experience, and 7 or more years of related, progressively responsible leadership experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated success in managing an auxiliary operation(s), preferably in higher education.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be experienced and effective at leading, motivating, and mentoring staff, and building and inspiring collaborative teams.

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae.  Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. 

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

About University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine is a deeply personal, welcoming campus community. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located. We are committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society.

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