University of Maryland
Associate Director, Business & Communication
University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
Job Description Summary
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
Provide leadership and support for all internal business operations, including an excess of $23M budget, internal/external budgetary functions, and fiscal management requirements of the Department. Directly oversee payroll, accounting, membership, marketing and communications units. This Associate Director supports the Director on any assigned department initiatives and works collaboratively with department staff to ensure brand integrity and awareness, promoting a favorable public image of University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell). This Associate Director will serve on the department's senior leadership team and provide support to implement the Department's vision, mission, values, and annual goals.
PREFERENCES
- Three (3) years of communication, marketing, or public relations experience.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
- Master's Degree.
- Experience working in a university or college setting.
- Experience using a wide range of software systems such as: WorkDay, Fusion member. management system, Drupal web platform, Canva, and Marketing Cloud.
- Knowledge of business, budgeting, UBIT, and Workers Comp practices at the University of Maryland.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Possess (or obtain within three months of start date) and maintain American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, like packing and transporting equipment.
- Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Eight (8) years of professional budget, finance, accounting, human resources, or operation management experience. Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, and budget preparation and analysis.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to acquire, apply and expand knowledge of the University's policies and operating details for sponsored programs.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter and List of References
Best Consideration Date: February 17, 2025
Posting Close Date: February 24, 2025
Open Until Filled: No
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPSA-University Recreation & Wellness
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000
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 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.
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/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT
Provide leadership and support for all internal business operations, including an excess of $23M budget, internal/external budgetary functions, and fiscal management requirements of the Department. Directly oversee payroll, accounting, membership, marketing and communications units. This Associate Director supports the Director on any assigned department initiatives and works collaboratively with department staff to ensure brand integrity and awareness, promoting a favorable public image of University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell). This Associate Director will serve on the department's senior leadership team and provide support to implement the Department's vision, mission, values, and annual goals.
PREFERENCES
- Three (3) years of communication, marketing, or public relations experience.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
- Master's Degree.
- Experience working in a university or college setting.
- Experience using a wide range of software systems such as: WorkDay, Fusion member. management system, Drupal web platform, Canva, and Marketing Cloud.
- Knowledge of business, budgeting, UBIT, and Workers Comp practices at the University of Maryland.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Possess (or obtain within three months of start date) and maintain American Red Cross Professional Rescuer certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, like packing and transporting equipment.
- Other work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Eight (8) years of professional budget, finance, accounting, human resources, or operation management experience. Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, and budget preparation and analysis.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to acquire, apply and expand knowledge of the University's policies and operating details for sponsored programs.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter and List of References
Best Consideration Date: February 17, 2025
Posting Close Date: February 24, 2025
Open Until Filled: No
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Some weekend and evening work will be required.
- This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus when the University is closed.
- This position is also required to submit annual Financial Disclosure information to the Maryland State Ethics Commission.
Occupational Related Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure
Financial Disclosure Required
Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPSA-University Recreation & Wellness
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000
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 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.
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/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Search Firm Managed Recruitment
There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:
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