Nature & Purpose of Position Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day team operations for the Department of Athletics with the oversight of the Director. Performs highly complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in Sports Operations.

Primary Responsibilities Oversees and directs the daily activities of dedicated sports operations personnel for each sports program on campus. Guides a team of sports operation personnel for each of the athletic programs, including coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff. Supervises equipment managers, travel coordinators, and team sports operations coordinators. Develops and manages inventory systems for equipment and apparel. Coordinates team purchasing through vendors. Collaborates with teams to leverage in-kind contributions and trade, while overseeing and maintaining the associated balances. Works closely with senior leadership to develop processes and practices for the department to reach University strategic goals. Establishes facility improvement plans for potential upgrades. Uses analytics to determine effective methods for process improvement. Manages team competition schedules, directs team travel, and uses Athletic Resource Management Software (ARMS) software to approve team budgets. Establishes processes to ensure National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), Conference USA (CUSA), and University compliance. Works with the Compliance and Academics department to direct and monitor recruiting activities. Promotes departmental awareness through continuing education for coaches and staff. Monitors team travel and works with vendors to procure items for the team(s) as needed. Oversees team purchasing through contracted vendors. Manages team meal budgets with the assistance of Sports Nutrition and Performance. Provides oversight to the respective team coordinator of sports. Supplements activities provided by Sports Ops Coordinators for teams without a dedicated FTE. Coordinates efforts to provide student staffing for team operations. Provides team oversight in the absence of the Athletic Director, as Senior Sports Administrator. Attends meetings as scheduled by National Collegiate Athletics Associate (NCAA), Conference USA (CUSA), and Sam Houston State University (SHSU). May accompany teams on travel dates as needed. Enforces department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirement            

Bachelor’s degree in related field. Five years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Other Specifications      

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to manage business functions.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

About Sam Houston Athletics

Named for Texas’s greatest hero, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) continually honors its historical roots through academic excellence. For more than 140 years, SHSU has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its Huntsville roots. Sam Houston State offers top-ranked degree programs and was named No. 3 among the ‘2020 Best Valued Online Colleges.’ With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. In the fall of 2020, SHSU welcomed its inaugural class of student doctors into the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the third college of osteopathic medicine in Texas. Its mission is to train physicians who will serve the healthcare needs of rural and underserved Texans. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in t...he U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service. At SHSU, the student-athlete experience is defined by Bearkat Athletics, with 17 teams competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in Conference USA. With SHSU’s array of recognized academic programs, exceptional student support services, volunteer opportunities and more, Bearkats are not only well-prepared to think and respond to the workforce needs of a rapidly changing world but stand ready to serve their community.

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