Assistant Athletic Director-Facilities, Operations and Events – University of Maryland – College Park, MD

Position Number:

124717

Functional

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

PRES-ICA-Operations

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities, Operations & Events (FO&E) serves as the department leader for FO&E and reports to the Associate Athletic Director, FO&E. This individual is responsible for directly managing the athletic department’s event operations and game day staff for an athletic program with 20 varsity sports. He/she will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordinating, and managing of all competitions, events or functions using Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) indoor and outdoor facilities, including the Xfinity Center and Maryland Stadium. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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; football game administration and men’s basketball game administration; assisting in future facility enhancement projects; and managing all department keys, locks, phones, parking, security, and daily operations of ICA facilities. This individual will supervise a staff of approximately 5-6 full time employees, and will serve as the liaison to the University’s Recreation & Wellness department as well as Office of Sustainability and Emergency Management and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required and a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in an events operations position is required.

Preferences:

Demonstrated, successful managerial experience in collegiate athletics, especially at the NCAA Division I level is preferred. Oversight of game operations of large Athletic assembly facilities (i.e., Stadium and Arenas) is preferred.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

The scope of the position requires frequent weekend and evening work (Non-standard work hours) as well as some travel. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Posting Date:

07/12/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

07/18/2021

Diversity Statement:

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.