Director, Sports Operations (5173U), Intercollegiate Athletics - #80448

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Departmental Overview

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). We are currently seeking a Director, Sports Operations, who will assist various sports teams with their operational needs.

Position Summary

This position also provides operational support to sports teams, as assigned. This involves developing, promoting, and supporting the operational and strategic aspects of intercollegiate student-athlete programs, including planning with each coaching staff to develop competition and practice schedules, coordinating team travel, planning for and managing annual budgets, purchasing needed items, etc. Additionally, this position works autonomously to monitor department, campus, conference, and NCAA deadlines, track team expenses, plan special events, etc., and reports this information back to the coaching staff.

This position is also involved in a variety of other department projects, which include but are not limited to: The Student-Athlete Post-Eligibility Program; Competition Schedule collection and game guarantee development; department-wide recruiting events; Post-Season Championships; oversight and education of any Olympic Sports Operations Interns.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/26/2025.

Responsibilities

• Olympic Sports Operations for teams, as assigned.
• Responsibilities include Team Administration, Team/Coach/Recruit Travel, Reimbursements, Purchasing, team meetings, event planning, Team Banquets, Team Meals, Alumni Events, Special Events, etc.
• Serves as a liaison to various support units, provides coaching staffs with the tools and information to make the administrative portion of their jobs more efficient.
• Independently provides direction and tasks to Olympic Sports interns to support assigned athletic programs.
• Also works with post-eligibility student-athlete workers and assigns work tasks to support operational and administrative aspects of each program.
• Miscellaneous Department-wide Projects/Initiatives: Post-Eligibility/Medically Ineligible student-athlete work program; collection and development of Competition and Practice Schedules & Game Guarantees; coordination with Events and Facilities units on sporting events, projects, scheduling, etc.
• Support Home Events when needed and as directed by Event staff.
• Other as assigned, including professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices.
• Independent thinker and worker who acts with the best interest of the department.
• Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications.
• Thorough knowledge of and/or can quickly learn University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, account and fund management, personnel management.
• Good knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activities such as events planning, basic cash handling, risk management planning, website design, accounting, and payroll.
• Strong skills in short term planning, analysis and problem-solving and customer service.
• Thorough knowledge of the management and coordination of youth programs.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR Certification.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $63,000.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position that is eligible for UC Benefits.
• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Driving Required

• Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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