Assistant Athletic Director of Communications and Operations

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
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.

Salary: $60,000 TO $65,000

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• 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 Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life 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.
• Exempt positions start at 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.

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.

Preferences:

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Seven (7) years of professional athletics, payroll, finance, accounting, or project management experience. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. 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 project…