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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement: The Program Assistant position within Maryland Men's basketball serves in a versatile support role across daily program operations, coaching support, player development, video coordination, practices, and gameday responsibilities. This role works closely with the Head Coach, coaching staff, basketball operations staff, and student-athletes to help ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the program.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a special assistant to the Head Coach by supporting daily organizational and operational needs of the program
Assist with player development workouts, practice preparation, and on-court activities
Support film and video operations, including recording, editing, organizing, and distributing practice and game film
Assist with practice setup and breakdown, equipment organization, and overall gym operations
Help coordinate gameday responsibilities including locker room setup, bench preparation, video support, and postgame operations
Support recruiting visits, team events, travel logistics, and other basketball operations responsibilities as assigned
Maintain professionalism, organization, and strong communication within a fast-paced Division I basketball environment
Physical Demands: The scope of the position frequently requires 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 telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc.; Constantly moves about the facility and event site before, during and after events to service clients; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information. Standing, walking, kneeling/crouching, balancing and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Must have successful collegiate or professional level coaching experience. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations to recruit off-campus is required. Proven integrity, leadership, and a thorough knowledge of college basketball is required. Candidate should possess a strong commitment and ability to motivate, teach, counsel, and recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes.
Preferences: Previous experience in a fast-paced Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) department.
Licenses/ Certifications: NA
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: May 19, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
PRES-ICA-Men's Basketball
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$50,300 - $60,300
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.
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