June 2, 2005

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:                Assistant Director of Sports Marketing

DEPARTMENT:                   Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:             Full-time, Contingent II

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Assistant Director of Sports Marketing will assist with the development of marketing programs and activities that cultivate interest and support for intercollegiate athletics.  Specific responsibilities include: development, implementation and evaluation of the promotional plan for the Junior Terps Club; development of the marketing initiatives and all game operations for men's soccer; assistance of game day operations and promotions for football and men's and women's basketball; oversight for marketing initiatives and game day operations for Olympic sports; assistance and fulfillment of group marketing initiatives; assist in the management of student workers; coordinating and staffing all campus events to promote intercollegiate athletics; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree required.  A minimum of two years experience in sports marketing (preferably in a Division I athletic program) or entertainment environment.  Knowledge with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), familiarity with PageMaker, Photoshop and Netitor internet publishing software preferred.

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Immediate

APPLICATION:  For best consideration, send cover letter, current resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references via fax or via email by June 17, 2005 to:

Ms. Lisa Lepore

Director of ICA Human Resources

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Maryland

2608 Comcast Center

College Park, MD 20742

Fax: 301-314-7149

Email: terpjobs-athletics@umail.umd.edu

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.