Director Athletics Operations, Women's Basketball

Job Title:Director Athletics Operations, Women's Basketball
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 270494
Location

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

Job Summary

Provides logistical, operational, budgetary, and administrative function support of intercollegiate athletics games preparation and play. Responsible for event scheduling, team travel, sideline support, and related administrative and/or promotional activities for the assigned sport.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the daily administration of the sports program in conjunction with the head coach
2. Coordinates scheduling of sports team practices during the competitive season and pre-season training time
3. Organizes and maintain sports team equipment room and facility maintenance
4. Assists with managing budgets and fiscal processes and expending operational resources budgeted to the sports program in a manner consistent with policy
5. Coordinates delivery and distribution of post-workout and practice student athlete supplemental meals, including contract and vendor payment process if applicable
6. Arranges pre- and post-game meals for home games
7. Assists with ensuring the sports program's compliance with NCAA rules and regulations
8. Serves as team travel coordinator including the arrangement of transportation, lodging, meals, coordination of trip itinerary, and arrangement of practice times at the host institution facility
9. Travels with the team to ensure all team needs are met
10. Coordinates video acquisition and exchange for non-conference opponents
11. Assists in the oversight of student managers and other student staff as needed
12. Assists with the organization and execution of sport program events and fundraising activities
13. Participates in public relations and promotions for assigned sports program
14. Supports the Marketing and Communications department in the preparation of sports program materials and resources

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license
Required Experience
One (1) year of playing or program experience with a collegiate team.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Previous collegiate athletics administrative support preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Commitment to adhere to NCAA rules and regulations as well as University policies and procedures
Able to deal with multiple projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of sports organizing and scheduling at the intercollegiate competition level
Knowledge of assigned sport rules, strategy and tactics is also required
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, technology, 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, Synergy and XOS video equipment)
Strong Attention to detail and strong organizational and follow up skills
Strong customer service and phone etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf