University of Chicago

Deputy/Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations

Ratner Athletics Center, USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$115k-$125kDetected 1 day ago

Computer VisionStatisticsExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

The Deputy/Senior Associate Director will have broad supervision of internal operations supporting the student-athlete experience and varsity program strategic success, including compliance, and student-athlete development.
This position will also provide strategic oversight of the department's signature events, marketing and promotions, fan engagement, and sports information.
In addition, this position will provide oversight of selected intercollegiate programs.

Serves as a member of the leadership team and lead daily department management in the Director of Athletics absence.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics to develop, review, revise, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and the student-athlete handbook.
Maintain regular communication with coaches, student-athletes, and administrators to support program success, monitor experiences, and foster positive departmental culture and alumni relationship.
Develop and implement operational strategies to support the success and competitive excellence of varsity sport programs.
Creates and implements a marketing and promotion plan for home athletic events targeting current students, alumni, staff and the local community.
Manages the Department's community engagement activities.
Collaborates with senior leadership team to optimize event management and facility scheduling.
Manages a team of managers and professionals responsible for the planning, coaching, recruiting, administration, and promotion of University intercollegiate athletics programs.

Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Windows computer environment, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and other software.
Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively and with influence.
Exhibit resilience and optimize resources.
Display emotional intelligence.
Foster partnership and collaboration.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, conduct research and present data in a clear and persuasive manner.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exercise excellent judgement.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish strategic goals across the university.
Willing and able to travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.

$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Oversees NCAA rules compliance education, monitoring and student eligibility.
Benefits Eligible

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