Requisition Number: 2025S013Posting Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Division: Department: Football Wage/Salary Range: $63,000-68,000
Department Statement:
Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.
Accountabilities:
The director of operations manages all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. The individual is responsible for ensuring the administrative functions of the program are aligned with the department and university’s mission and vision while providing innovative and strategic solutions to day-to-day challenges in operating a Division I program.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries
Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures
Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.) for all program functions
Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decision within approved fiscal year budget
Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospect student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation
Work collaboratively with executive team members on the execution of game competition contracts, both home and away games
Facilitate and oversee process for incoming and returning students including coordination with other departmental (e.g. Compliance, Sports Medicine, etc.) and campus (e.g. Admission, Financial Aid, etc.) partners in line with institutional procedures
Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes
Work collaboratively with the athletics communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for the program
Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records, NLI forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules
Comply with all NCAA, Patriot League and Colgate University rules, regulations and policies
Other duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team
This position may include secondary football coaching duties based on the experience of the selected candidate.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of experience in sport operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of experience in NCAA DI collegiate sport operations
Experience playing or working with collegiate football
Education
A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Other Information
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within their realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which they are aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.
CAMPUSCRIMEREPORTINGANDSTATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.