Coordinator of Athletics Administration - 998291

Drake University • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Drake University is seeking a Coordinator of Athletics Administration to join its athletic department administration. This individual will report to the Associate Athletics Director, Finance & Operations. The Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level, and Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way, which emphasizes integrity, excellence, and a commitment to a championship culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Previous experience working within collegiate or professional athletics
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to the standards set forth by Drake University and the NCAA
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Project administration with direction from the Director of Athletics and members of Senior Staff.
• Football Operations responsibilities, including planning and booking travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, meeting room reservations, and meals, including reconciliation of purchasing card transactions. Travel with football to away games.
• Drake Relays Volunteer Coordinator responsibilities, including creating volunteer registration, developing and implementing a solicitation strategy and managing on-site volunteer activities throughout Drake Relays week.
• Support coordination for athletic department donor events, including but not limited to pregame hospitality at football and select basketball games and annual golf outings.
• Serve on Welcome & Wellbeing Committee and support Senior Staff as appropriate including management of Staff Newsletter, Internal Staff Directory, Athletics Teams Channel, Senior Staff agenda management and other Senior Staff administrative tasks.
• Manage donation and ticket requests for home games in coordination with the Athletics Ticket Office, Marketing, and Compliance.
• Event support for Drake Relays in addition to volunteer oversight, as assigned by a member of the Relays staff, with an emphasis on Drake Relays Hall of Fame celebration and special recognitions throughout the week.
• Serve as liaison to the Paul F. Morrison Special Collections archive at Cowles Library, coordinate the writing and distribution of the D-Club Letter winner Newsletter, and maintain and update the alumni database in coordination with Drake Alumni.
• Collaborate with Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball on post-season travel planning, including arrangements for transportation, lodging, meeting room reservations, and meals with an emphasis on expanded travel party members.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including core benefits, perks, and discounts
• Tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents
• Participation in tuition exchange programs available to dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree