"Director Athletics Operations, Women's Basketball"

Director Athletics Operations, Women's Basketball

Company: Kennesaw State University

Job Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Category: Athletics - Athletic Administration

Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 291440

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages the day to day operations of the assigned athletic sport program. Serves as the initial point of contact for the assigned sport. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with prospective and current student-athletes, families, staff, faculty, donors, community members, NCAA and conference officials, representatives from other institutions, professional organizations, and media. Provides support to sport program initiatives, fosters a positive environment for student-athletes. Ensures compliance with all university, department, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Acts as the initial point of contact for the assigned athletic program, engaging with prospective and current student-athletes, families, staff, faculty, donors, community members, NCAA and conference officials, representatives from other institutions, professional organizations, and media
2. Manages daily operations for the assigned athletic department, including schedules, calendars, emails, and mail, ensuring all processes reflect timeliness, accuracy, and professionalism, thereby enhancing the reputation of the athletic program and KSU Department of Athletics
3. Oversees assigned staff, student workers, and/or interns, and the student employment budget
4. Processes various financial and administrative forms, such as purchase requisitions, check requests, travel requests, travel vouchers, and Purchasing Card (PCard) transactions, utilizing and communicating through the electronic travel reimbursement system while staying updated on relevant policies and procedures
5. Coordinates travel plans and schedules for coaches and staff related to recruiting operations
6. Supports the onboarding process for new student-athletes each term and manages NCAA transfer portal data mining and communication to staff and coaches
7. Facilitates the ARMS recruiting pipeline process by forwarding all new recruits to staff and coaches, and creates and manages staff room recruiting board data
8. Organizes annual events such as team banquets, official visits, game day recruiting visits, and signing day, including handling itineraries, hotel and meal reservations, transportation logistics, and PSA campus welcome
9. Manages recruiting documents related to social media, electronic recruiting systems, and on-campus visit manuals
10. Maintains program databases with accurate contact, general, and institutional information for coaches and administrators to use for communication and compliance purposes
11. Supports department leaders with travel and game day operations, including traveling with the team and handling ticket operations, meals, and other necessary duties during away games

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, preferably in Sports Management.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

One (1) year related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience in an athletic environment

Experience with athletic or recreational program development and coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to compose and/or edit all forms of correspondence

Able to work some evenings and weekends

Able to develop professional contacts and resources that support work productivity

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of and ability to communicate NCAA rules and regulations and policies of the University System of Georgia and Kennesaw State University

Knowledge of graphics programs

Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance standards to include CAS and industry specific standards

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=291440&PostingSeq=1