Summary/Purpose of Position:

• The Program Director, Student-Athlete Career Development will oversee program management and coordination concerning career readiness initiatives for student-athletes. This position:
• Manages the Barry & Mary Gossett Fellows Program and lnTERPship Academy.
• Recruits employers and student-athletes for participation in both.
• Strategically plans student-athletes with career development, job placement; promote and secure internships, experiential and employment opportunities utilizing resources within the University Career Center, and the M Club.
• Oversees and implements the brand management of Maryland Made Terps, including the Maryland Made Podcast.
• Serves as the liaison to the University of Maryland's Career Center and the Athletic Department's M Club.
• Hosta educational career seminars and networking events for student-athletes.
• Provides regular communication through the Careers4Terps and Maryland Made Terps LinkedIn pages; and performed other related duties as assigned.

Education:
Master's degree required in higher education, sports management, student affairs, or related field.

Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years in student development in an NCAA Division I program. 
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing career readiness programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives for effective career readiness preparation.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communications kills. 
• The ability to manage competing priorities and handle various tasks simultaneously. 
• The ability to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coaches, student-athletes, staff, university, and external constituents.
• Ability to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving techniques.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of NCAA and Big 10 Conference rules and regulations governing student-athlete.
• Demonstrated experience in using social media to support educational and outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience assessing current and future project expenses, making appropriate expense projections, purchasing recommendations/decisions, and budget recommendations.

To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for position number 124060. For best consideration, applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references.

Best Consideration Date:  07/18/2023.
 
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.