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University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an Executive Director, MAX. The Executive Director oversees the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX) unit within the Division of Information Technology, collaborates with key personnel to align customer needs with business operations, and ensures the financial sustainability and growth of MAX. They also represent the university at local and national forums.

Highlights

Oversee the MAX unit in collaboration with the Assistant Vice President, technical director, and business development lead.
Integrate customer requirements with business operations and identify appropriate solutions.
Ensure financial sustainability and competitive growth of MAX.
Represent UMCP at local, state, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and during emergencies as required.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of professional IT experience, including 6 years in supervisory or management roles.
Knowledge in communication, leadership, project management, data analysis, budgeting, and office productivity software (Office 365 or Google Workspaces).
Skills in presentations, managing senior relationships, performance evaluation, conflict management, coaching, and mentoring.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, grant/contract award experience, leadership in higher education or business, and IT networking knowledge.
Salary range: $193,280 to $231,936 with Regular Exempt benefits; financial disclosure is required.

Executive Director, MAX Full Description

Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland's 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's 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's 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.

Additional Job Details

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

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

DIT-ATI-Academic Technology & Innovation

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$193,280.00- $231,936.00

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

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.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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