Title:
Assistant Director
Functional Title:
Assistant Director, Program Development
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100.0
Unit:
BMGT-Ctrs-Executive Education
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Program Director supports new and existing client and learner outreach and business development activities. This role is critical to building a set of program opportunities that increases market and brand awareness and revenue attainment for Maryland Smith. The Program Director will support the planning of outreach campaigns, interact with potential clients and learners, and use SalesForce and other tools to manage the program pipeline and its growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of work experience, including client service, project management, budget and proposal management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Excellent written and oral skills.
- Strong client service values and a high level of enthusiasm in dealing with internal and external clients.
- Ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects, while still paying close attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Must be a dynamic customer service oriented person who displays sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in current word processing, email, spreadsheet and presentation software.
- Social media marketing and e-mail campaign management skills will be useful.
- Willingness and ability to learn proprietary software and audiovisual equipment.
- Willingness to take on duties outside of specific job functions to serve needs of the School.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends, travel within the Metro DC area, and, when necessary, travel to client sites around the United States.
- Must be legally able to work in the United States
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or similar degree.
- 3-6 years of work experience, including client service, project management, budget and proposal management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a Research I university as an instructor, instructional designer, instructional coach, or graduate student.
- Experience managing major corporate client relationships and/or events, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and facilitating the delivery of world-class service.
Additional Certifications:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Ability to lift ten lbs.
Best Consideration Date
03/21/2023
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.
