Department Statement

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni, and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

The Director of Operations/Assistant Coach is responsible for the execution of specific strategic activities and outcomes within Men’s Lacrosse. These will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

Adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy
Athletic instruction/coaching
Program operations and administration as designated by head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.
Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.
Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions
Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decisions within approved fiscal year budget
Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospective student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.
Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.
Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program.
Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records, NLI forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.

This position may also serve as the men’s lacrosse program’s third assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Game tape exchange;
Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being;
Execute scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation (e.g. film breakdown, use of appropriate video-editing software, etc.);
Maintain appropriate NCAA /institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;
Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and
Other job related duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA
Patriot League
Athletic Department; and
University Policies.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Previous collegiate lacrosse playing or coaching experience, and/or director of operations experience in a collegiate sport

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience (playing or working) at an NCAA Division I institution

Department Statement

Accountabilities

Adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy
Athletic instruction/coaching
Program operations and administration as designated by head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.
Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.
Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions
Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decisions within approved fiscal year budget
Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospective student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.
Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.
Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program.
Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records, NLI forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.

This position may also serve as the men’s lacrosse program’s third assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Game tape exchange;
Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being;
Execute scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation (e.g. film breakdown, use of appropriate video-editing software, etc.);
Maintain appropriate NCAA /institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;
Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and
Other job related duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA
Patriot League
Athletic Department; and
University Policies.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Previous collegiate lacrosse playing or coaching experience, and/or director of operations experience in a collegiate sport

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience (playing or working) at an NCAA Division I institution

Department Statement

Accountabilities

Adhering to Head Coach’s philosophy
Athletic instruction/coaching
Program operations and administration as designated by head coach

This position will manage all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.
Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.
Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions
Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decisions within approved fiscal year budget
Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospective student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.
Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.
Work collaboratively with the communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program.
Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records, NLI forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.

This position may also serve as the men’s lacrosse program’s third assistant coach. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Game tape exchange;
Assist in oversight of student-athlete development, such as monitoring academic progress, participation in community service, and support of overall well-being;
Execute scouting, film preparation, and competition preparation (e.g. film breakdown, use of appropriate video-editing software, etc.);
Maintain appropriate NCAA /institutional recruiting certification to support team recruitment strategy;
Attendance at all required department and compliance educational meetings; and
Other job related duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA
Patriot League
Athletic Department; and
University Policies.

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

Previous collegiate lacrosse playing or coaching experience, and/or director of operations experience in a collegiate sport

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience (playing or working) at an NCAA Division I institution

Men's Lacrosse - Director of Operations/Assistant Coach

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY, USA