Aug. 13, 2010
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
DIRECTOR OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
The University of Maryland, College Park invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Nationally recognized for its athletics programs, the University boasts 27 men's and women's athletics teams that compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and nationally. They have won 20 national championships over the last 16 years. As the flagship university of the University System of Maryland, UM's reputation as a public, land-grant university has risen dramatically in the last decade. With 26,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students, the University takes great pride in the excellence of its athletics and academic programs. The University budget is in excess of $1.6 billion. For additional information, please visit www.umd.edu.
The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics reports to the President and is a member of the President's Cabinet. The Director is responsible for leading and managing the strategic direction and operations of intercollegiate athletics, spanning programming, student-athlete achievement, standards, personnel, budget and facilities. The Director represents athletics with local, regional and national constituencies and is responsible for a major fund-raising program. The Director directs the complex organization of the Department on this talented, diverse, and highly competitive campus. The Director must relate very well with the University community, including faculty, staff, and students, as well as with the general public and the media.
Highest personal integrity and professional standards, knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all University, ACC, and NCAA regulations, and dedication to full academic development of all student-athletes are essential for the Director.
Candidates should have earned a bachelor's degree or higher and have a demonstrable record of successful leadership, supervision and management of an athletic enterprise. Preferred candidates should also have a proven and successful record of fundraising.
Applications and nominations should be addressed to:
Dr. Linda M. Clement, Chair
Athletic Director Search Committee
President's Office 1115
Main Administration Building
College Park, MD 20742
Or by email to: UMathleticsearch@umd.edu
For first consideration, nominations and applications should include a statement of interest that highlights qualifications for the position, a current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references and should be submitted by July 30, 2010. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland, College Park takes very seriously its commitment to diversity and affirmative action, and strongly encourages the application and nomination of both female and minority candidates. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
UPDATE: Dr. Linda Clement, Chair of the Athletic Director Search Committee, announced that Neinas Sports Services has been selected to assist the committee as it continues the important task of identifying outstanding candidates for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Maryland.
The contact information is:
Charles (Chuck) Neinas
Neinas Sports Services
3005 Center Green Drive, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301-2299
PHONE: 303-530-5566
FAX: 303-530-5371
E-MAIL: chuck_neinas@indra.com
Website: http://www.neinassports.com/
