June 12, 2006

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

2005-06

POSITION TITLE:          Media Relations Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:               Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                      Contingent I

RESPONSIBILITIES:     The Media Relations Coordinator will manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the Media Relations Office and will serve as the primary contact for media credentials, sports information materials and special-event coordinator, to include catering. This individual will provide positive, effective reception functions for the office, as well as maintaining and ordering stocks of office supplies. The successful candidate will be the office's liaison with campus dining services to ensure quality catering support at selected games and at news conferences. This individual will be responsible for supervising, training and delegating work assignments to student workers and volunteers. They will coordinate media credential requests during football and basketball season, as well as assisting with proofreading and editing of printed material. They will also direct game-day support services for football and some men's and women's basketball games, as well as performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:       Bachelor's degree preferred with at least one to two years of experience in a professional office setting. Knowledge of sports is essential, as is a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting. Strong oral and written communications skills are vital. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Internet Explorer are required, with other computer knowledge being preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:           Position will require some weekend and evening work at football and basketball games. Candidate must be willing to work in a smoke-free setting.

SALARY:                             Hourly with some overtime available. Contingent I position with no benefits available.

POSITION AVAILABLE:             July 10, 2006

APPLICATION:                For best consideration, send a cover letter, current resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references by Friday, June 23, 2006 to:

                Doug Dull

                Assoc AD - Media Relations

                2731 Comcast Center

                University of Maryland

                College Park, MD  20742

                FAX: 301-314-9094

                ddull@umd.edu

                The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.