Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: This position coordinates one or more programs within the University of Maryland Department of Athletics. This position provides essential support to the department's senior leadership, with a focus on the successful planning and implementation of major events, conferences, and community outreach initiatives. Develops an event calendar. Develops and implements programs that align with the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Creates program materials. Establishes staffing requirements and ensures that the program achieves stated objectives. Other 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 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing financial data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

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

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: One (1) year of professional athletic, payroll, finance, accounting, procurement, fundraising, or event coordination experience.

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 of athletic related policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

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

Best Consideration Date: 09/22/2025

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

PRES-ICA-External Relations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

49,840-59,808

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