Associate Athletics Director / Business Operations

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Associate Athletic Director / Business Operations

Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations.

Responsibilities:  The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations is responsible for managing resources (people, assets, finances) to effectively deliver Athletics services, programs, and events. This position is responsible for leadership, management, and oversight of the Athletics Admin front office including its functional areas consisting of budget and scholarship management, human resource management, sport supervision, the Mountaineer Athletics Association, special events, customer service and support to internal/external customers, software systems and training, raffle/bingo license and reporting, supervising Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and oversee of the Conference and Events Services financial and contractual operations. state-licensed Junior Mountaineers Summer Camp operations. The incumbent will work closely with all Athletics Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, other members of the Athletics Administrative Team, Foundation staff, and GVH/Athletics Staff on day-to-day management of budgets, scholarships, personnel and support within the Athletics Department, as well as working with the Athletics Director on short-and long-range planning to strategically place the Athletics Department in a position to elevate operations and achieve Department goals.

Focus on process-improvement to create efficiencies within the Athletics Department operations, develop and maintain positive relationships, and provide excellent communication throughout the Department and with external customers / donors. The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations will be required to function autonomously, while demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork. This position serves as part of the Athletics Department's Leadership Team.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in related field. Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including staff supervision. CPR and First Aid Certification. Strong communication skills, human relations, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to work long, irregular hours. Leadership and staff supervision experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field. Successful experience in administrative/managerial positions, business operations/management. Ability to develop, implement, and monitor budgets and/or scholarships.

Compensation:  This is a full-time, twelve-month position with a salary range of $64,000 - 72,000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Associate Athletic Director / Business Operations

Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations.

Responsibilities:  The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations is responsible for managing resources (people, assets, finances) to effectively deliver Athletics services, programs, and events. This position is responsible for leadership, management, and oversight of the Athletics Admin front office including its functional areas consisting of budget and scholarship management, human resource management, sport supervision, the Mountaineer Athletics Association, special events, customer service and support to internal/external customers, software systems and training, raffle/bingo license and reporting, supervising Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and oversee of the Conference and Events Services financial and contractual operations. state-licensed Junior Mountaineers Summer Camp operations. The incumbent will work closely with all Athletics Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, other members of the Athletics Administrative Team, Foundation staff, and GVH/Athletics Staff on day-to-day management of budgets, scholarships, personnel and support within the Athletics Department, as well as working with the Athletics Director on short-and long-range planning to strategically place the Athletics Department in a position to elevate operations and achieve Department goals.

Focus on process-improvement to create efficiencies within the Athletics Department operations, develop and maintain positive relationships, and provide excellent communication throughout the Department and with external customers / donors. The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations will be required to function autonomously, while demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork. This position serves as part of the Athletics Department's Leadership Team.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in related field. Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including staff supervision. CPR and First Aid Certification. Strong communication skills, human relations, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to work long, irregular hours. Leadership and staff supervision experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field. Successful experience in administrative/managerial positions, business operations/management. Ability to develop, implement, and monitor budgets and/or scholarships.

Compensation:  This is a full-time, twelve-month position with a salary range of $64,000 - 72,000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.

How to Apply:  visit www.western.edu/jobs and use our online application.  Required attachments to your online application include a letter of application addressed to Miles Van Hee, Director of Athletics, along with a current resume, and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Deadline is three (3) days from the posting date.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
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Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
 

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