Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Assistant Director provides comprehensive academic advising, monitoring, and developmental support to student-athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. This position works directly with high-profile varsity programs, serving as the primary academic counselor for Women’s Basketball and other Olympic or varsity sport programs (assigned based on department needs).

The successful candidate will assist student-athletes in navigating academic progress, degree completion, career planning, and personal development while ensuring strict adherence to University of Maryland, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

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 interacting with staff, coaches, and student-athletes in person, by phone, or virtually.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

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

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, College Student Personnel, or related field.

• Prior experience directly supporting high-visibility or high-demand Division I sports programs (e.g., Men's/Women's Basketball, Football).

• Active membership in N4A (National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals).

• Familiarity with student success software and campus systems (e.g., Navigate, Canvas, SIS/Testudo).

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, & References (3)

Best Consideration Date: August 17, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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

Department

PRES-ICA-Support Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$77,120 - $80,759

Benefits Summary

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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 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.