Assistant Program Director, Athletics Events (VPUR)

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland invites applications for Assistant Program Director, Athletics Events, to shape Maryland Athletics’ future by planning and executing the department’s annual signature events, as well as fundraising and engagement events and reunions.

This role requires budgeting, vendor negotiation, marketing collateral, and strong interpersonal skills to work with alumni, donors, staff, and student-athletes across a diverse campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 7 years of professional experience in event planning or registration services.
• Knowledge of database management and basic web design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the department’s annual signature events.
• Manage event budgets and vendor selection/negotiation.
• Develop programming and marketing collateral for events.
• Oversee on-site event management and post-event evaluation.
• Collaborate with donors, alumni, and student-athletes; support fundraising and engagement events.

Skills

Database management

Web design basics

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Policy interpretation

Multitasking with customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organization’s Summary Statement:
The Assistant Program Director, Athletics Events, is an essential position that will play a prominent role in shaping Maryland Athletics’ future in today’s collegiate athletics landscape. Athletics is the front porch for a university and events are the entry point to athletics for many people. The AD will be responsible for planning and executing the department’s annual signature events, as well as additional fundraising and engagement events, and reunions and celebrations for alumni and student-athletes. Duties will include managing event budgets, vendor selection and negotiation, programming, marketing collateral, on-site management, event follow up, and evaluation. The AD will be adept at producing multiple events simultaneously and must have strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse campus community. This role will make a direct impact on thousands of Maryland alums, fans and supporters.

Preferences:
-Experience negotiating, contracting, and managing vendors and budgets
-Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to work with senior leaders, donors, staff, and student-athletes
-Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as events required
-Experience with fundraising or donor-facing events, including ticketed, table-sale, or sponsorship-driven events
-Background in collegiate athletics, higher education, or a nonprofit setting
-Familiarity with CRM or ticketing systems and event reporting

Physical Demands:
-Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary
-Some local or out of state travel may be required

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

*This position does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the USA.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years of professional experience in event planning or registration services.

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, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of database management.
Knowledge of basic web design.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Preferred:

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

Best Consideration Date: November 17, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland’s State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$80,640-$95,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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