Assistant Director, Championship Administration

USGA • Bernards, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The USGA's Championship Administration team is responsible for the in-house preparation and administration of USGA championships, including entries, exemptions, qualifying and equipment. The Assistant Director, Championship Administration will manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship and U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, which includes entries, exemptions, and qualifying. This position will build strategic relationships with Allied Golf Associations conducting qualifying. This teammate will also support the key Championship Administration functions including the Qualifying Modernization project, Exemption Events, and Championship equipment. This position will also assist in the conduct of other USGA championships and special projects as assigned and needed.

Requirements

• Minimum BS/BA degree or higher from an accredited institution with 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration at the national, state, or regional level is strongly preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in the Rules of Golf
• Unquestioned character and integrity
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, evaluate an operation & identify potential issues/solutions
• Must be very personable and able to manage relationships with a variety of key stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership, communication and managerial skills
• Ability to manage and delegate, ensure task completion, and provide atmosphere to learn and grow
• Strong written skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open Championships, including oversight of the entry, exemption and qualifying process: Annual Qualifying Site and Exemption Review, Application and Exemption Preparation and Administration, Correspondence to Players, Officials and Allied Golf Associations, Allocation of Places and Management of Alternate Process, Development of relationships with organizational partners.
• Contribute to the strategic partnership between Championship Administration and the Allied Golf Associations conducting qualifying: Be present on AGA Monthly Calls, Attend annual IAGA Conference each year as well as IAGA Regional Conferences throughout the year, Attend and support several USGA qualifiers each year, Build effective, working relationships with the AGA staff that support 650 qualifiers each year.
• Lead and support day-to-day operation of the Championship Administration team, including managing two direct reports, to ensure the conduct of exemplary USGA championships and qualifying: Effective management and oversight of direct reports to ensure fulfillment of their objectives and responsibilities, Continue to build on the momentum and research towards Qualifying Modernization, Support and progress the successful execution of USGA Exemption Events, Oversight of the USGA Championship Inside-the-Ropes equipment efforts, Department Policies and Procedures documentation, Training and mentoring of new team members, Foster continued learning and skill development.
• Support USGA Championship Administration team's customer service efforts by responding to proportionate number of tickets related to entry process, qualifying withdrawing, etc.
• Support Senior Director, Championship Administration with other projects as assigned.
• Assist in the conduct of other USGA Championships as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager