Women's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach/Director of Operations

Colgate University

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Women's Ice Hockey Assistant Coach / Director of Operations

Requisition Number : 2024S064Posting

Full Time / Part Time : Part Time

Division :

Department : Women's Ice Hockey

Wage / Salary Range : $50,335-$51,000

Department Statement :

• Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success;
• we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution;

and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities :

The director of operations manages all non-coaching aspects of the sport program. The individual is responsible for ensuring the administrative functions of the program are aligned with the department and university’s mission and vision while providing innovative and strategic solutions to day-to-day challenges in operating a Division I program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Manage all aspects of team and staff recruiting travel including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, team per diem and trip itineraries.
• Reconciliation of team and staff travel expenses following University and Athletics Business Office policies and procedures.
• Manage procurement and purchasing for the program including negotiation with vendors (hotel, caters, transportation, etc.

for all program functions.

• Manage elements of budget for which they have oversight (e.g., travel, equipment, casual wage personnel) and make independent decisions within approved fiscal year budget.
• Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospective student-athletes; booking travel and hotel accommodations when applicable and submitting required compliance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with executive team members on the execution of game competition contracts, both home and away games.
• Serve as sport liaison with Athletics Administration for personnel and payroll issues.
• Facilitate and oversee process for incoming and returning students including working with admissions, housing, student-athlete development, financial aid, eligibility, and clearinghouse data for the teams.
• Develop and coordinate program correspondence to key constituents including donors, alumni, parents, and prospective student-athletes.
• Work collaboratively with communications and creative services unit on social media strategy and presence for program.
• Maintain confidential and routine records, such as financial aid records, NLI forms, budget reports, compliance forms, procurement documents, competition forms and student-athlete class schedules.
• Comply with all NCAA, Patriot League and Colgate University rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the coaches and sports administration team.

Additionally, the position will serve as the 3rd assistant coach for the hockey program, including on-ice instruction and recruiting responsibilities.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of experience in sport operations or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree AND 2 5 years of experience in Division I sport operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred.

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules.

Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware.

Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case.

Without limiting remedies otherwise available to the university, if you are found to be in violation of any NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules, you may be subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in relevant NCAA, league or conference disciplinary and / or enforcement procedures, including suspension without pay or termination of employment for significant or repeated violations.

Work Schedule :

Job Open Date : 07 / 26 / 2024

Job Close Date : 9 / 1 / 2024

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions Summary

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to : https : / / careers.colgate.edu / postings / 5912

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported : 1.

crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2.

fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters.

You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at : https : / / www.colgate.edu / about / offices-centers-institutes / dean-college / campus-safety-staff / clery-compliance .

Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected] .

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