Assistant Director-Facilities, Operations & Events
Job Description
Position Number:
100153Title:
Assistant Director, AthleticsFunctional Title:
Assistant Director-Facilities, Operations & EventsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
PRES-ICA-OperationsCampus/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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director – Facilities, Operations & Events will provide management and leadership support in the Athletics Facilities, Operations & Events office for the effective management of all athletic facilities, event operations, scheduling, staffing, budget maintenance and daily operations. The Assistant Director – Facilities, Operations & Events will report to the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities, Operations & Events and aide in the management of 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 including Campus Recreation, Facilities Management and Building Security; day-to-day management of events at Ludwig Field, Varsity Team House and the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex including contract development and execution; logistics support for game day operations and other related duties as assigned.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Experience:
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Athletics or Large Venue Event and Facility Management.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One (1) to (3) three years of experience in collegiate athletics facilities offices or related environment.
- One to three years of experience at a multi-facility operation, preferably in a large college environment.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work (Non-standard work hours).
- While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office and video equipment such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc;
- Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information.
- Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Posting Date:
06/13/2012Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/24/2024Diversity 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.
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