July 31, 2006

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:                Assistant Director of Sports Marketing

DEPARTMENT:                   Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:             Full-time, Exempt (112255)

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 of the marketing initiatives and overseeing all game operations for volleyball and softball; assistance of game day operations and promotions for football and men's and women's basketball; managing Terrapin Tailgate, including fulfilling sponsor obligations and creating fan-friendly environment at the events. Overseeing the annual Spirit program, including promoting the program to students, managing the database, fulfillment, and attending games to scan/collect data; overseeing public address announcers for Football, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Men's and Women's Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Baseball and Softball; Developing and managing group sales lists; serving as primary contact for group sales for all sports. Assist with Junior Terps Club.

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, email a cover letter, current resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to:

Ms. Lisa Lepore

Director of ICA Human Resources

University of Maryland

2608 Comcast Center

College Park, MD 20742

Fax: 301-314-7149

Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu