Sports Operations Specialist

Description

Oversees the direct day-to-day operations of a sports program (i.e., Football, Baseball, Basketball, etc.). Organizes team travel, home game events pertaining to players (meals, etc.), and alumni special events. May serve on alumni, student or other institution committees related to the sports program. Acts as liaison to all on-campus organizations. Assists with monitoring the annual fund in conjunction with the Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development office. Acts as liaison to outside organizations including, but not limited to media (sport information), game day officials, NFL, Player/Agents, Corporate Relations, highlight video company, etc. Assists in the area of recruiting with official and unofficial visits. Education and Experience: Bachelor degree required, with Master degree preferred, and 1 to 2 years related experience. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.