Assistant Program Director, Athletics Events (VPUR)

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 RisksNot Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure RequiredYes

DepartmentVPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular

Salary Range$80,640-$95,000