Assistant Athletic Director for Events, Operations, and Development - SUNY Oneonta

The Department of Athletics at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Events, Operations, and Development. This is a full-time, 12-month position. The University is a member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and sponsors 21 Division III varsity sports.

The mission of the Department of Athletics is to develop exemplary scholar-athletes who strive for competitive excellence, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and http://www.oneontaathletics.com.

Duties include but not limited to:

• The Assistant Athletic Director will report directly to the Director of Athletics as a member of the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. They will be a part of the Athletic Departments senior leadership team.
• Director of Game Day operations. Works with the coaching staff and Sports Information Department to recruit, train, and supervise sports event staff. Also, to ensure a safe, positive, and professional experience for all involved.
• Oversee communication of transport schedules to our bus company and on campus constituents.
• Work with the Sports Information Department for game day marketing and promotions with a focus on fan engagement.
• Support student internships and volunteer opportunities.
• Manage facility scheduling for athletic teams, campus, and community groups.
• Help to support, organize, and oversee Departmental events.
• Supervision of Athletic Department staff along with recruitment, hiring, training, and supervising student workers.
• Oversee budgets of the various areas of responsibility.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in compiling reports and preparing documents and represent the department at SUNYAC and NCAA meetings.
• Build and promote community relations and campus community integration.
• Point of contact regarding disciplinary issues within the Athletic Department.
• Support Athletic Department and SUNY Oneonta initiatives and events, both on and off campus.
• Able to effectively communicate with a range of diverse constituents and contribute to a positive work environment.

Salary: $62,000-$65,000 - commensurate with experience.

Benefits: SUNY provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures. View benefits information here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in an athletic department at the NCAA collegiate level
• Experience managing athletic events
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience supervising students and/or professional staff

Preferred:

• Master's degree in related field
• Five or more years of experience in athletic administration at the collegiate level
• NCAA Division III experience
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.