Assistant Director of Football & Recruiting Operations

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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.

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: 5-8 years of experience in Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) or NCAA football.

To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for position number 124638. For best consideration, applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and contact information of at least three references.

Best Consideration Date: Apply by August 20, 2024.

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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