Coordinator, Business Operations, Athletics Travel
About The Position
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Business Operations, the Athletics Travel Coordinator, is responsible for arranging and supporting team travel and recruiting travel for up to 22 varsity sports. This position will also support general business operations, including Concur report reconciliation, departmental deposits, policy review and enforcement. This position will also provide event management support as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of two years of previous experience coordinating group and individual travel, negotiating and relationship building with vendors, and managing travel budgets.
- Exceptional communication, strong negotiation skills, attention to detail.
- Highly organized and ability to solve problems quickly.
- Able to manage several tasks and/or projects simultaneously with deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects.
- Responsible for events coverage on nights and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA, University policies and Ivy League compliance rules and regulations.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Concur travel tool preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage, secure and coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements for approximately 20 varsity athletic teams, including hotels, team buses and flights for in-season and postseason competition.
- Assist in the credit card reconciliation process and approve all completed team travel and recruiting trips for assigned varsity teams through Concur.
- Monitor and track spending of varsity team travel and assist in updating budgets on a monthly basis.
- Develop and maintain relationships with University partners, coaches, administrative staff and travel vendors.
- Assist coaches with after-hours travel issues and emergencies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
