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Director of Operations, Baseball

Umcp · College Park, MD, USA ·

Pay:
$55,720-$66,864/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Director Of Baseball Operations

The Director of Baseball Operations serves as a senior leader and strategic partner to the Head Coach, acting as the central hub for the program's daily and long-term operations. This role is integral to the program's competitive positioning, overseeing high-stakes initiatives including roster management, scholarship allocation, and revenue-sharing considerations. As the architect of the program's external and fiscal presence, the Director leads all NIL strategy and partnerships, manages comprehensive operating budgets, and directs recruiting operations with a specialized focus on talent acquisition through the transfer portal. From coordinating complex team travel to spearheading donor engagement, fundraising, and revenue-generating camps, this individual ensures the seamless execution of the entirety of the baseball operation. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: overseeing all baseball camps and clinics, driving fundraising efforts, particularly in support of NIL initiatives, creating and executing donor engagement events and new program opportunities, assisting in roster management, including scholarships, NIL, and revenue-sharing models, and supporting overall program budget management and allocation. Physical demands include evening, weekend, and holiday work (non-standard work hours). While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee operates a computer and other office devices such as telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc.; constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during, and after events to service clients; and continually communicates via telephone, email, and in person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Licenses/Certifications: NA
Minimum Qualifications

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.
Additional Job Details

Preferences: Thrives in fast-paced collegiate athletic environments, consistently meeting tight operational deadlines.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: May 28, 2026
Posting Close Date: No
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required: Yes. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department: PRES-ICA-Other Men's Sports
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular
Salary Range: $55,720- $66,864
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.