Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations - MSUAASF Range B (PO26011), (PO26012)

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations assists and oversees the many aspects of managing the business and operations of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Assistant Director is responsible to oversee all event management aspects, including the planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of all on-and off-site events. Manage the facility scheduling and coordination of internal and outside events, concessions operations, and more. Assist the Sr. Deputy Director of Athletics to ensure proper federal, state, Minnesota State system and MSU financial policies and regulations are being followed and proper documentation is being completed. Act on behalf of the Sr. Deputy Director as applicable or needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of one (1) year of professional experience working within a college or university athletic department relating to one or more of the following areas: game management, event planning, facility scheduling, financial administration and concessions operations or two (2) years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of an athletic department at a college or university.
• Knowledge and understanding of NSIC, NCAA, CCHA/WCHA and/or other similar associations to work with compliance, equity and other related athletic issues.
• Ability to acquire and follow proper State, MnSCU and University regulations as they apply to the operations of the department.
• Demonstrated record of effective cash-handling responsibilities
• Demonstrated abilities to manage and supervise groups of individuals.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and knowledge of facility scheduling software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain multiple on-going projects at any given time.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, families, and professionals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Telework: No - Based on the essential functions of this position, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes: Exclusively On Campus. A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

POSITION: Probationary; Range B*

*2 OPEN Positions: PRF#s: PO26011, PO26012

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 19, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.