Director of Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Operations
University of Arkansas
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Nov-23
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Travel Coordinator
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: R0048057
The Director of Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Operations serves as an assistant to the Head Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Coach, assisting with the overall administration of the women’s track and field/cross country programs. They will be responsible for coordinating all day-to-day operations for the Women's Track & Field/Cross Country program, to include on-campus recruitment efforts, expense reports, communicating with student-athletes, coordinating team travel and logistics, practice calendars, academics, compliance issues, certifications, scholarships, etc. This position will also be involved in assisting with the management of home track & field/cross country competitions
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
At least three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, competitive participation, training, and work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior working experience as a Director of Operations at the collegiate level
At least one year of experience with Track & Field/Cross Country either as a collegiate, professional or club athlete, coach, or administrator
Experience in small event management
Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of NCAA, SEC, and University policies and procedures
Ability to demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,600 students with 200+ academic programs. U of A students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent all 50 states and 120 countries.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. Arkansas is a natural wonder of forests, mountains and lakes framed by picturesque riv...ers and streams. Some of the best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are a short drive from campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
