| Job Summary: | Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Administration, manage overall day-to-day operations for assigned UW-Madison Division I intercollegiate sport programs. Work closely with head coaches and support staff to elevate the lives of Badger student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. Duties include: assisting in the day-to-day operations of multiple sport offices; developing annual budgets; ordering supplies and equipment; coordinating travel; assisting with game/practice and facility schedules; serving as a liaison with compliance office ensuring adherence to Big Ten and NCCA rules; serving as a liaison with outside partners such as Anthony Travel, Food & Beverage, Hotel; and other duties as assigned. |
| Responsibilities: | Manages team scheduling, travel logistics, budget and maintenance, and monitoring of compliance and athlete eligibility for an intercollegiate athletics program to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the program. - 10% Monitors student-athlete academic eligibility and status to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations
- 20% Evaluates existing strategies, policies, and procedures and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement; ensures compliance with existing requirements
- 30% Schedules logistics, secures resources, and finalizes team scheduling of facilities and travel for games, practices, camps, clinics, and special events
- 5% Manages the unit or program budget
- 15% May travel with assigned team to ensure compliance with applicable state and university rules
- 15% Coordinate overall program operations by acting as liaison with internal and external stakeholders such as compliance, brand communications, alumni relations, F&B, etc.
- 5% Assist with recruiting efforts including on-campus visits.
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| Institutional Statement on Diversity: | Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion |
| Education: | Required
Bachelor's Degree |
| Qualifications: | * Three or more years of intercollegiate athletics experience is preferred
* Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and details effectively, while meeting established deadlines
* The ability to effectively work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office, ARMS and Teamworks preferred
* An understanding of NCAA, Big Ten and University rules and regulations is preferred
* Ability to work nights and weekends, and travel as needed, from August through May. |
| License/Certification: | Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards |
| COVID-19 Considerations: | UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information. |
| Work Type: | Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. |
| Appointment Type, Duration: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| Salary: | Minimum $63,800 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications |
| How to Apply: | Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 pm CDT, on the assured consideration date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter referencing your qualifications and experience, a comprehensive resume as well as the current contact information for three professional references. All application materials will be reviewed by our search committee after the posted deadline. Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. |
| Contact: | Molly Rae
mjr@athletics.wisc.edu
608-265-4138
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) |
