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May 19, 2009
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Operations and Facilities/ (Director)
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (100151)
UNIVERSITY: The University of Maryland is among the most comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the United States with 27 sports and an annual expense budget of approximately $55 million. The University 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 and near Columbia, Maryland, which was recently listed as the #4 "Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine. The Athletic Program has won 18 national championships over the last 15 years and is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Currently, 92 of the University's academic programs are ranked in their respective Top 25 nationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Operations and Facilities serves as a senior level member of the Athletic Department and reports to the Senior Associate AD for Business/CFO. This individual is responsible for directly managing the athletic department's facility operations, game day staff, and grounds department for an athletic program with 27 varsity sports. He/she will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordinating, and managing of all competitions, events or functions using ICA indoor and outdoor facilities, including the Comcast Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing all maintenance and/or renovations of ICA facilities; managing all game day operations for home athletic events; overseeing the scheduling of ICA facilities for all internal and external events, including rental agreements, support services, equipment and overall event management; managing future facility enhancement campaign projects; and managing all department keys, locks, phones, parking, security, and daily operation of ICA facilities. This individual will supervise a staff of approximately 8-10 full-time employees, and will serve as the liaison to the University's office of Facilities Management as it relates to ICA facility upkeep and repairs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, along with a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a facility and/or operations position. Preference will be given to individuals with demonstrated, successful managerial experience in collegiate athletics, especially at the Division I level. Ability to manage multiple projects to meet critical deadlines. Strong oral and written communication skills.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, email cover letter, current resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
John A. Vengroski Assistant Athletics Director, HR University of Maryland 2609 Comcast Center College Park, MD 20742 FAX: (301) 314-7149 Email: terpjobs-athletics@umd.edu
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
