External Operations
6/13/2006 8:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
June 13, 2006
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Senior Associate/Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics (
CATEGORY: Exempt, Full-time (100033)
UNIVERSITY: The
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Associate AD for External Operations reports directly to the Director of Athletics as a member of the Athletic Department's senior management team. This individual is responsible for overseeing the marketing, media relations, and ticket office units to ensure their effective operation and to move toward a model for customer service that is extremely proactive and user friendly. This individual will: (1) represent the department and the Director of Athletics in interactions with various campus groups, external constituents, and corporate entities, (2) take the lead role with special projects, including student ticket distribution policy and interactions with development staff related to marketing, corporate partners, and the capital campaign, (3) serve as a proactive sport supervisor of assigned varsity sports, including overseeing budgets, recruiting, academics, compliance, and all other related issues if desired, (4) respond to questions and comments of student-athletes, alumni, boosters, campus faculty, staff, and guests on behalf of the Director of Athletics related to his/her units, and (5) lead in the development and implementation of RFPs, when appropriate, for improved results for multimedia rights, apparel deals, and merchandising agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Requires at least 5 years of successful administrative experience in a collegiate athletic program, business, or other athletic related organization. Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills required. Proven ability to manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely fashion. Must be a self-starter with an excellent work ethic and appreciation for the value of a Division I-A athletic program to the University community. Proven ability to lead and motivate others to achieve in a team oriented environment.
SALARY: $80,000 - $110,000
POSITION AVAILABLE: Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, email cover letter, current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Ms. Lisa Lepore, Director of ICA Human Resources, University of Maryland, 2608 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20742 EMAIL: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu or FAX: 301-314-7149.
