Athletics Operations Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Athletics Operations Manager provides administrative support for the Department of Athletics. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interfacing daily with the Athletic Director on all fiscal concerns
• Process and record accounts payable transactions and ensures that all requisitions invoices and reimbursements are paid accurately and according to financial policies
• Responsible for creating and monitoring the athletic team travel process
• Providing data for completion of all NAIA, RRAC and University reports
• Alongside Athletic Director, develops and executes event management plans for all events hosted in assigned Athletics facilities
• Serves as Event Manager for events held in athletics facilities. Manages internal and external constituents and event service providers resulting in successful event operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required); Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Three years of experience as an intercollegiate athletic administrator and/or coach with oversight of team travel and/or game day operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to speak read and comprehend the English language
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team and independently
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple activities
• Advanced computer proficiency and the ability to learn additional programs
• Preferable knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with various constituencies including students, faculty, administrators, and the general public

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Director

SALARY RANGE

• $47,000 annually, plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time, in-person

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.

Salary : $47,000