Organization's Summary Statement: The Director of Operations, Volleyball & Softball provides comprehensive administrative and logistical leadership for a multi-sport portfolio, ensuring operational continuity across overlapping Fall and Spring competitive seasons. Serving as the primary liaison between the Athletic Business Office and external vendors (e.g., Anthony Travel), this role is responsible for the end-to-end strategic planning and execution of team travel, including flights, lodging, and ground transportation.
Logistics & Travel Management: Directs all aspects of team travel and meal coordination; develops emergency management strategies and anticipates logistical changes to ensure seamless execution under uncertain conditions.
Financial Oversight & Compliance: Manages team budgets through rigorous financial analysis and resource optimization; performs high-level reconciliation of Travel and Purchase cards in strict accordance with University, NCAA, and Big Ten Conference regulations.
Administrative Leadership: Oversees the planning of official/unofficial recruiting visits, fundraising initiatives, and special team events while fostering professional relationships with local and national vendors.
Strategic Planning: Projects long-term resource needs and develops efficient workflows to promote the sustained success of Olympic sports special projects.
Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as 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 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential for reviewing financial data and interacting with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.
Licenses/ Certifications: NA
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years 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.
Preferences: Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume athletic department or sports organization.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: August 4, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes.
Not Applicable to This Position
Yes
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PRES-ICA-Women's Sports
Staff Regular
$52,400–$58,500
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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 regarding disclosable background check information. 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.
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.
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.
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