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Assistant Director, Program Development

Job Description

Position Number:

117305

Title:

Assistant Program Director

Functional Title:

Assistant Director, Program Development

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

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.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

As the provider of non degree programming for Maryland Smith, the Assistant Director of Program Development within the Office of Executive Education supports new and existing client outreach and business and program development functions. This role is critical to building a set of program opportunities that build market and brand awareness and revenue attainment for Maryland Smith. The main tasks are to create program budgets, marketing collateral, prepare draft program RFIs and proposals, support the planning of outreach campaigns, interact with potential clients and learners, and use of SalesForce and other tools to manage the program pipeline and its growth. |

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
  • BA/BS degree required.

Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience, including client service, project management, budget, and proposal management 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;
  • Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan, and coordinate multiple projects, while still paying close attention to detail; 
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team; 
  • Customer service oriented who displays good judgment and strong organizational skills; 
  • Proficient in current word processing, email, spreadsheet, and presentation software;
  • Willingness and ability to learn proprietary software and audiovisual equipment; 
  • Willingness to take on duties outside of specific job functions to serve the needs of the School;
  • Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, travel within the Metro DC area and travel to conferences and client outreach meetings on a quarterly basis.

Preferences:

Preferred Education:
  • Masters degree in any business, education, or other relevant cognate area.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Ability to lift ten lbs. Desk and computer work, some light carrying of program materials. Travel within the Metro DC area for face to face client and prospective learner meetings, probability of quarterly travel outside of the local area for conferences and client meetings.

Posting Date:

08/24/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

09/14/2022

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.

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