Director of Operations – Track and Field/XC

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with the knowledge, ability, and interpersonal skills required to serve as Director of Track and Field / XC Operations .

This is a full-time position with a salary range of $45,540 to commensurate with education and experience and includes full University benefits.

The Director of Track and Field / Cross Country Operations will serve as the primary Director of Operations responsible for providing administrative direction and assistance to the Head and Assistant Coaches.

Duties to include arranging team travel and meals, assisting with the organization and execution of sports camps and clinics, overseeing student managers, organizing, assisting with on-campus recruiting and other duties as assigned for the daily operations of the men’s and women’s track and field and cross-country programs.

Travel and working evenings / weekends as needed is required.

The University of Iowa is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 225 regular employees and 300 temporary employees.

Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a Win. Graduate. Do It Right. philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Benefits Highlights : Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options;

and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City.

A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings.

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Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of one year of related administrative work experience in an intercollegiate athletics program, organizing and managing complex functions;
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and projects according to deadlines;
• Working knowledge and ability to : Utilize basic office productivity software and online database systems (please specify);
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills interacting with vendors, travel agencies, event managers, and customers / donors / fans;

Work effectively in a highly regulated team environment.

• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
• A valid driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Desired Qualifications :

• Collegiate experience as a Track and Field Coach and / or Athlete and / or basic knowledge of Track and Field Programs;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Experience with event management and / or coordination;
• Working knowledge and ability to : Serve as the liaison to external relations, social media terms and other Athletics units;

Utilize web and mobile team communication application such as Teamworks (please specify).

Application Process : Visit our website at and search for keywords Track and Field Only applications submitted at

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration .
• The successful candidates will be subject to a driving record review, a credential and criminal background check and will be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be required at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and / or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites.

The access, viewing and / or use of such information is governed by the University’s, as well as state and federal law.

For questions or additional information, please contact The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a veteran, service in the military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.