Director, Athletics Operations, Men's Basketball

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About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages the day to day operations of the assigned athletic sport program. Serves as the initial point of contact for the assigned sport. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with prospective and current student-athletes, families, staff, faculty, donors, community members, NCAA and conference officials, representatives from other institutions, professional organizations, and media. Provides support to sport program initiatives, fosters a positive environment for student-athletes. Ensures compliance with all university, department, and regulatory guidelines.

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Manages the day to day operations of the assigned athletic sport program. Serves as the initial point of contact for the assigned sport. Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with prospective and current student-athletes, families, staff, faculty, donors, community members, NCAA and conference officials, representatives from other institutions, professional organizations, and media. Provides support to sport program initiatives, fosters a positive environment for student-athletes. Ensures compliance with all university, department, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Acts as the initial point of contact for the assigned athletic program, engaging with prospective and current student-athletes, families, staff, faculty, donors, community members, NCAA and conference officials, representatives from other institutions, professional organizations, and media
2. Manages daily operations for the assigned athletic department, including schedules, calendars, emails, and mail, ensuring all processes reflect timeliness, accuracy, and professionalism, thereby enhancing the reputation of the athletic program and KSU Department of Athletics
3. Oversees assigned staff, student workers, and/or interns, and the student employment budget
4. Processes various financial and administrative forms, such as purchase requisitions, check requests, travel requests, travel vouchers, and Purchasing Card (PCard) transactions, utilizing and communicating through the electronic travel reimbursement system while staying updated on relevant policies and procedures
5. Coordinates travel plans and schedules for coaches and staff related to recruiting operations
6. Supports the onboarding process for new student-athletes each term and manages NCAA transfer portal data mining and communication to staff and coaches
7. Facilitates the ARMS recruiting pipeline process by forwarding all new recruits to staff and coaches, and creates and manages staff room recruiting board data
8. Organizes annual events such as team banquets, official visits, game day recruiting visits, and signing day, including handling itineraries, hotel and meal reservations, transportation logistics, and PSA campus welcome
9. Manages recruiting documents related to social media, electronic recruiting systems, and on-campus visit manuals
10. Maintains program databases with accurate contact, general, and institutional information for coaches and administrators to use for communication and compliance purposes
11. Supports department leaders with travel and game day operations, including traveling with the team and handling ticket operations, meals, and other necessary duties during away games

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field, preferably in Sports Management.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
One (1) year related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience in an athletic environment
Experience with athletic or recreational program development and coordinator

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to compose and/or edit all forms of correspondence
Able to work some evenings and weekends
Able to develop professional contacts and resources that support work productivity
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of and ability to communicate NCAA rules and regulations and policies of the University System of Georgia and Kennesaw State University
Knowledge of graphics programs
Strong understanding of applicable regulations and compliance standards to include CAS and industry specific standards

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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