Provides strategic direction and leadership for administration of sports and other key areas within the athletics department.
Assists in the development of department policies and procedures.
Serves as the sport administrator for assigned sports and supervise the team support functions.
Oversees all operations functions within the athletics department.
Serves as the primary advisor and liaison to the Athletic Director and assists in the strategic direction of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program in a manner consistent with the university's mission.
Serves as the sports administrator for assigned programs.
Reports to the Athletic Director.
Provides leadership to assigned areas of the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs, which includes the department's business, facilities, and game operations units.
Assists the Athletic Director in establishing overall athletics goals, objectives, and strategies; develops and implements programs and activities to accomplish goals while improving the image of the university.
Supervises and manages sports programs and respective coaching staff as assigned by Athletic Director.
Serves as a member of the Athletic Department's senior staff and leads department efforts in Athletic Director's absence.
Serves as the department's liaison to the University Human Resources, IT, and Facilities Departments.
General Responsibilities
Complies fully with all NCAA, Big Ten (or other conference) and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Provides oversight and leadership of major administrative areas and department initiatives which may include sports administration and other key functions within the athletics department.
Directs and manages staff in implementing athletics operational goals and initiatives.
Responsible for policy development, budget planning, program evaluation, and implementing changes to improve efficiencies.
Advises management on certification/governance; stays abreast of changes in NCAA legislation and evaluates programs accordingly.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Master's degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of experience with intercollegiate program management
1 year of management experience
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Effective conflict management skills
Builds and manages effective teams
Working Conditions / Demands
This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU Indianapolis Campus
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$70,000 - $75,000 per year based on experience
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Sr. Operational
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Athletic Affairs
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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