Assistant Athletic Director of Communications and Operations

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • William P. Hytche Athletic Center, MD

8d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Athletics Director of Communications & Operations will assist the Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs in all media relations, marketing, staff management, and branding within the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Athletics. The position will serve as the main media and gameday administrator for women's basketball, softball, bowling and cross country unless otherwise assigned by the Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs. The Assistant Athletics Director of Communications & Operations will be responsible to supervise all Sports Information Assistants and contractual gameday staff. The successful candidate must be committed to working additional time (evenings, weekends, vacations) as necessary to insure a quality program. Attends all contests as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of professional athletics, payroll, finance, accounting, or project management experience.
• Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Knowledge of project management of large scale and complex athletics related projects.
• Knowledge of the principles of management and leadership.
• 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 products.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis for aid program development.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to resolve complex financial related problems by applying various methodologies and deciding between several alternative solutions.
• Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience working in collegiate athletics.
• Must have a depth of knowledge in social media, marketing, graphic design.
• Experience in social media management.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of overall operation of an athletic program.
• Must be committed to working additional time (evenings and weekends) as necessary to ensure a quality program.
• Must be able to attend all contests as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety with people and in a variety of settings.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel will be expected.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as main media liaison for assigned sports.
• Provides social media and website management as well as game day operations (facilities, equipment, etc.) within the athletic department.
• Works closely with the Associate Athletic Directors in promoting and coordinating operations for the athletic program.
• Provides administrative and gameday/event coverage as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits Division.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland institutions.
• 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of Maryland wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level