Assistant Director - Facilities, Operations, and Events

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an Assistant Director for Facilities, Operations, and Events. This role involves management of athletic facilities, event scheduling, and operational leadership. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of professional experience. Knowledge of athletics policies and effective communication skills are crucial. Prior experience in an athletic department is preferred and requires a resume and cover letter for application.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a professional setting.
• Additional work experience may be substituted for education.
• Additional education substitution allowed (4-year) per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all athletic facilities and event operations.
• Oversight of facility scheduling and event management.
• Liaison with various campus departments and manage events.
• Liaise with campus departments for coordinated operations.
• Manage day-to-day events, including contracts and execution.
• Provide logistics support for game day operations.

Skills

Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure

Skill in oral and written communication

Skill in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Assistant Director - Facilities, Operations, and Events

The Assistant Director of Facilities, Operations & Events will provide management and leadership support in the Athletics Facilities, Operations & Events office, ensuring the effective management of all athletic facilities, event operations, scheduling, staffing, budget maintenance, and daily operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sport liaison duties for selected varsity teams; oversight and management of facility scheduling; administration of the department's scheduling software system; liaison with various campus departments; day-to-day management of events at select facilities, including contract development and execution; logistics support for game day operations; and other related 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 25 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing payroll data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in a professional setting.
• 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, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities.
• 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 and Google Suite products.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize within unit and department environment as well manage large-scale athletics-related projects.

Additional Job Details

• Prior experience in an athletic department or high-demand office environment is preferred.
• Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, and References (3)
• Best Consideration Date: October 13, 2025

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.