May 26, 2011

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:              Assistant to the Recruiting Coordinator,

                                               Women's Basketball

DEPARTMENT:                  Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                        Full-time, Exempt (112908)

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, 78 of the University's academic programs are in their respective Top 25 nationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:    Assist the women's basketball coaching staff with the administrative responsibilities for the women's basketball program.  Specific responsibilities include assisting with the following: updating and maintaining the recruiting website as well as the recruiting database, filing, data input, mailing, on-campus recruiting; assisting the Recruiting Coordinator and the head coach with travel arrangements; coordinating community service events for the team; overseeing all alumni mailings and functions; assisting in marketing the program in new and creative ways; and other duties as assigned by the head coach.

QUALIFICATIONS:    Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous playing experience and/or coaching experience are preferred.  Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, ACC and University rules and regulations as well as dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes are essential.  Computer literacy required.

SALARY:       Commensurate with experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE:     Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

APPLICATION:    Submit applications electronically at http://jobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number 112908.  For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.                                

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.