Executive Director, MAX (# JR104004)
Position Title: Executive Director, MAX
Position Number: JR104004
Job
Description Summary
This position is available within the University of Maryland鈥檚 Division of Information Technology (DIT).
The Executive Director, MAX, works closely with the Assistant Vice President to oversee the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX) unit within
DIT. This position collaborates with the technical director and business development lead to identify appropriate customer solutions and to
integrate customer requirements with business operations. This position is ultimately responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability
and competitive growth of MAX.
The Executive Director will represent the University of Maryland鈥檚 Mid-Atlantic Crossroads at local
and national meetings and conferences.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work
location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain
the continuity of University services.**
**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended
periods.**
Physical Demands: Typical office physical demands. Must be able to sit, type and talk on the phone and in person.
Position requires occasional (approximately 4-6 times per year) overnight travel to meetings at various locations around the United
States.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor鈥檚 degree from an
accredited college or university.
Experience: Twelve (12) years of professional information technology experience. Six (6)
years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of
written and oral communication principles, including techniques for adapting communication style to different audiences both individually
and across the organization. - Knowledge of leadership and management principles, including delegation, guidance, support, and
fostering collaboration. - Knowledge of project management principles, including defining project scope, assessing risks, setting
deadlines, and managing project teams. - Knowledge of data analysis methods and techniques for leveraging data to inform decisions,
develop multi-year visions, and propose solutions to senior leadership. - Knowledge of documentation standards, procedure development,
and escalation/notification protocols for internal and external collaborations. - Knowledge of budget planning, allocation, and
management practices. - Knowledge of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.
- Skill in delivering
effective presentations and training sessions to team members, stakeholders, or clients, including identifying opportunities for
knowledge-sharing and skill development. - Skill in managing communications and relationships with senior leadership, campus
stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. - Skill in setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and implementing
strategies to enhance productivity and quality. - Skill in comprehending and navigating interpersonal dynamics, demonstrating empathy,
and managing conflicts or challenging circumstances. - Skill in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance performance, provide
constructive feedback, and support skill development. - Ability to lead, manage, motivate, and develop Assistant Directors, Managers,
and staff to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues. - Ability to work collaboratively with
faculty, staff, administrators, and external constituents, and represent the university at local, state, regional, and national
forums. - Ability to effectively manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferences:
- A track record of applying and receiving grant and/or contract awards
- Experience leading either a higher education self support
unit or with a for profit business - Sufficient understanding of networking and IT technology to translate between technical and
non-technical staff - Masters degree in Information Technology, Business, or a closely related field
Additional
Information:
Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with
expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa Sponsorship
Information:
- DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the
future. - F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover
Letter, List of three References
Best Consideration Date: May 19, 2026
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position
Salary Range: $193,280.00-
$231,936.00
Financial Disclosure Required: Yes
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Department: DIT-ATI-Academic Technology & Innovation
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular
Benefits Summary:
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this .
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鈥檚 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
