Deputy Athletic Director – Chief Operating Officer

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides executive leadership for departmental operations, ensuring alignment of facilities, events, fiscal resources, personnel, and strategic initiatives with the University's mission and athletic department priorities. Member of the Athletic Directors Executive team with work in support of student-athletes, coaches and staff. This position provides strategic vision and leadership for the department. Partners with the Athletic Director to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate departmental strategic priorities and operational effectiveness. Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day operations of athletic facilities, event management and related budgets. Support facility operations through deferred and routine maintenance planning in collaboration with appropriate personnel and within allocated budgets. Direct oversight for designated varsity sport programs and of up to 10 direct reports. Including budgets, scheduling, hiring, evaluations, and student-athlete satisfaction oversight. Assist the Athletics Director in fundraising initiatives. Lead or assist with special projects or initiatives assigned by the Director of Athletics. Serves as liaison and meets regularly with key internal and external stakeholders. Represents the department in a positive manner and effectively advocates for the interests of the University and department. Oversight of Club Sports. Other duties may be assigned as needed by our business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
3-5 years of experience athletic administration
3 years people leadership experience
Demonstrated experience creating and managing departmental budgets
Knowledge of NCAA, RMAC, and University rules and regulations
Knowledge of basic principles of athletics administration and management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to all levels
Knowledge of NCAA and conference eligibility regulations.
Demonstrated experience enhancing the student-athlete experience through the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors.
Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The individual typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.
Ability to communicate to groups in a classroom and non-classroom setting
Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, students, and the public
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience in emergency management
Ability to effectively communicate to executive leaders as well as staff and students
Experience building meaningful connections with student-athletes facing challenges across diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Experience building collaborative relationships with campus partners, external stakeholders, and community organizations to advance departmental goals

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Responsibilities

Oversight of Athletics facilities, event management, capital planning and project initiatives, and special events
Oversight and Manage Coordinator of Athletic Events and Facilities, Graduate Assistants and student workers.
Manage the event operations budget and ensure compliance with institutional financial practices.
Oversee event staffing policies, training programs, and best practices to ensure adequate support and high-quality operations across all athletic competitions and events.
Oversee and ensure implementation of cash policies.
Serves as the department lead for conduct-related incidents, ensuring timely response, documentation, and resolution in accordance with University and NCAA policies.