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 MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 management of large scale and complex athletics related projects. Knowledge of the principles of management and leadership. Knowledge of athletics policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to work on multiple projects and programs simultaneously. Ability to conduct research and analysis for aid program development. Ability to analyze data and provide insight and recommendations to stakeholders. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to resolve complex financial related problems by applying various methodologies and deciding between several alternative solutions.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-VPAR-Athletics Administrative

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.