SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Director of Athletic Operations position will, through a courteous, helpful, unbiased, and professional manner, serve as a member of the athletics administration. This person's primary function of this job is to ensure that athletic operations adhere to the policies and procedures established by the Converse University, NCAA & Conference Carolinas, as well as act as a liaison between the NCAA & Conference Carolinas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/ NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Game Operations - 40%
Coordinate game day administration for all home athletic events;
Serve as the athletic administration for home athletic events;
Coordinate all tickets for all gated athletic home games;
Coordinate with Director of Communication on outside hires for all home athletic events;
Oversee interns and work-study positions for home athletic events;
Coordinate students in the area of Athletic Administration and event management in conjunction with Sports Management program;
Assist with implementing
game contracts
to ensure contract requirements are met.
Leadership - 25%
Serve as a member of our department directors' team;
Serve as an Administrator Representative at Conference Playoffs and Championships;
Assist with hosting special events on campus;
Oversee interns and work-study positions for the Athletic Department;
Serve as the co-advisor for the student-athlete advisory committee.
Facilities - 10%
Assist with reporting needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to Deputy Director of Athletics;
Assist with coordination of facility projects as assigned.
Fundraising - 5%
Assist with fundraising activities within the athletic department.
Camps - 5%
Coordinate and manage all summer camps in conjunction with all head coaches and administration;
Coordinate athletic facilities space with the Deputy Director of Athletics and Converse Director of Events
Coordinate and Manage athletic facilities rentals with the Deputy Director of Athletics.
Committee Work - 5%
Represent the university on an institutional, conference and national level, when applicable;
Serve on conference committees as assigned by the Director and/or Deputy Director of Athletics
Serve on campus committees as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Deputy Director of Athletics;
Serve on external committees in the community, when applicable
Uphold all Conference Carolinas and NCAA Rules in framework of good ethical conduct.
Transportation - 5%
Assist with transportation for athletic department (team and coaches recruiting travel);
Additional - 5%
Promote the Athletic Department in a professional manner at all times while promoting a positive and productive working relationship with other staff members;
Assist with hosting special events on campus;
Perform other duties, not specifically stated herein, deemed essential to the operations of the department as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Deputy Director of Athletics.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required;
1 years of intercollegiate athletic administration experience;
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
Commitment to liberal arts education;
Compliance with the University's Service Expectations.
Preferred Qualifications
:
Master's Degree;
2 - 4 years of intercollegiate athletic administration experience;
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
Commitment to liberal arts education;
Compliance with the University's Service Expectations.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Promotes the mission of the institution to all faculty, staff, students, and community at large
Ticketing/Event Software Knowledge
Event Management Knowledge
Strong leadership skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and make value judgments, which may set new policy
Ability to schedule and organize the workflow and coordinate efforts among and between different functional areas
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with poise under pressure and against deadlines
Ability to exhibit a high degree of tact, energy, and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to handle extremely confidential information
Ability to meet various reporting deadlines throughout the year
GUIDELINES AND SUPERVISION:
This position is a member of the Athletic Department and reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics. This is a twelve-month position.
Work Schedule:
Sunday through Saturday - hours vary; includes "after-hours" work throughout the year
Licenses:
Valid SC Driver's License
DISCLAIMER:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
We believe that a diverse faculty and staff are essential to achieving academic excellence; thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
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