Assistant Director of Football & Recruiting Operations

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number:

124638

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number:

124638

Title:

Assistant Director, Athletics

Functional Title:

Assistant Director of Football & Recruiting Operations

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

PRES-ICA-Football

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.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers 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.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director of Football & Recruiting Operations will provide support to the Director of Football Operations with all team related activities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to providing support towards the organization and management of team travel arrangements for each home, away and bowl game along with all designated travel itineraries, travel roster, hotel listings, menus, charter manifest and will travel as the liaison to each game site to ensure a smooth transition when the team and coaches arrive. Initiate and organize all pre-season training camp arrangements, postseason arrangements and manage the execution of all related year-round logistics; aid with the development, execution and daily administration of creative strategies for recruiting in collaboration with the Chief of Staff, the Director of Recruiting Operations and the Director of On-Campus Recruiting.

Will work in liaison with the Director of Recruiting Operations and assist with the management of all paperwork for incoming student-athletes, including admissions. Will manage coaching staffs’ travel and non-travel reimbursements. Organize and manage student-interns, student-athletes, student-athlete parents and alumni database and events for departmental needs; assist with Business Office, Compliance, Academic Support, Facility Management, Housekeeping and Maintenance oversight and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a higher education athletics environment is required.

Football operations and/or football recruiting operations experience at a

NCAA

Division I football program required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written), be organized, detail oriented, display good judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner.

Ability to team effectively with staff, students, and recruits.

Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines while working independently as well as collaboratively.

Ability to ensure that the office functions efficiently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access). Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Preferences:

Preferences:

5-8 years of experience in Football Bowl Subdivision (

FBS

), Football Championship Subdivision (

FCS

) or

NCAA

football.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

The scope of the position requires occasional evening and weekend work (Non-standard work hours).

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 10 pounds.

Posting Date:

08/14/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

08/20/2024

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References (no emails sent from system) Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * How did you hear about this position?

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