Director of Operations for Olympic Sports

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Director of Operations for Olympic Sports to join their staff. This role is responsible for assisting with the management of program logistics for a subset of Olympic sports, which could include men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and rowing. This is a full-time contract position, offered as a one-year employment contract with the possibility of annual renewal. The Director will report directly to the Deputy Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer, and will collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, and various support staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management, be detail-oriented, a great multitasker, and have strong customer service and communication skills. Experience in higher education and understanding of college athlete needs are preferred. This position requires a commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience (five years preferred). Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be analytical, organized, and an outstanding communicator.
Specific sports operational management experience or administrative experience required, preferably in a university environment.
Knowledge about the various aspects of a specific sports game required.
Knowledge of NCAA regulations required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.
Extensive knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations preferred.
Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred.
Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of team travel and assist with recruiting travel, including air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, itineraries, meals, and other logistical arrangements.
Manage program budgets by processing purchases, monitoring expenditures, reconciling accounts, and coordinating reimbursements in accordance with university policies and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and communicate daily, seasonal, and annual team schedules while managing competing priorities across multiple Olympic sports programs.
Coordinate recruiting visits and assist with game day and event operations to support a first-class student-athlete and prospective student-athlete experience.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between coaches, Athletics administration, campus partners, and support units to ensure seamless communication and execution of team operations.
Build collaborative working relationships with coaches by anticipating operational needs, providing responsive customer service, and helping reduce administrative workload so coaches can focus on student-athlete development and competition.
Support student athletes by coordinating onboarding, housing, meal plans, financial aid processes, and other operational and administrative needs.
Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and departmental policies and procedures related to team operations.
Promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.