Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations & Events will provide management and leadership support in the Athletics Facilities, Operations & Events office, ensuring the effective management of all athletic facilities, event operations, scheduling, staffing, budget maintenance, and daily operations. The Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations & Events will report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Operations & Events and assist in managing the guest relations staff and student staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sport liaison duties for selected varsity teams; oversight and management of facility scheduling; administration of the department's scheduling software system; liaison with various campus departments; day-to-day management of events at select facilities, including contract development and execution; logistics support for game day operations; and other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, along with the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: One (1) year of experience in a professional setting.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations & Events will provide management and leadership support in the Athletics Facilities, Operations & Events office, ensuring the effective management of all athletic facilities, event operations, scheduling, staffing, budget maintenance, and daily operations. The Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations & Events will report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Operations & Events and assist in managing the guest relations staff and student staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sport liaison duties for selected varsity teams; oversight and management of facility scheduling; administration of the department's scheduling software system; liaison with various campus departments; day-to-day management of events at select facilities, including contract development and execution; logistics support for game day operations; and other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The Position requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, along with the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 25 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: One (1) year of experience in a professional setting.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities. 

Knowledge of athletics policies and procedures and federal, state, and other applicable, related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to multitask and prioritize within unit and department environment as well manage large-scale athletics-related projects.

Additional Job Details

Preferences: Prior experience in an athletic department or high-demand office environment.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, and References (3)

 

Best Consideration Date: October 13, 2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

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Department

PRES-ICA-Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$52,720 - $63,264

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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