The Director will provide management and leadership support in the Athletics Facilities, Operations & Events office for the effective management of all athletic facilities, event operations, scheduling, staffing and daily operations. The Director will report to the Assistant AD of Facilities, Operations & Events and aide in the management of guest relations staff and student staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sport liaison duties for select varsity sports to include Maryland Football and Men’s Lacrosse; facility management varsity athletic facilities to include SECU Stadium and Jones Hill House. Oversight and management of facility scheduling, administration of the department’s scheduling software system; liaison with various campus departments including Campus Recreation, Facilities Management and Building Security. Day-to-day management of special events including contract development and execution; logistics support for game day operations and other related duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Must have 3-5 years of experience in a multi-facility operation.
Preferences:
Master’s degree preferred.
Three to five years of experience in collegiate athletics facilities offices or related environment preferred.
Must have one to three years of experience managing a football stadium and game day operations.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for position number 100152. For best consideration, applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.
Best Consideration Date: Apply by 09/22/2023.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
The University of Maryland is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital in College Park, which was recently rated "Best place to Raise Kids in Maryland" by Bloomberg.com. The campus is also near Columbia, Maryland, which was listed as the #2 “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine. The Athletic Program has won 20 national championships over the last 15 years and is a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. Currently, 78 of the University's academic programs are ranked in their respective Top 25 nationally.