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

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

PRES-ICA-External Relations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

49,840-59,808

EEO Statement