Director, Sport Administration
Company: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 6, 2024
Job Description:
Reports to: Executive Associate Athletics Director - Sport
Administration Welcome to Stanford's Department of Athletics,
Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER"), the premier
intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an
unparalleled record of 136 NCAA team championships, we are the
proud Home of Champions. Our success isn't just measured in
trophies; it's reflected in the passion of our nearly 900
student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams.
It resonates in our unwavering support for the university's
physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At
Stanford, we don't just embrace excellence; we define it. We don't
just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by
the core tenets of DAPER culture, "The DAPER Way," which are:
Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead
with Courage, and Work Cohesively. Job Purpose Under the direction
of the Executive Associate Athletics Director, Sport
Administration, the Director, Sport Administration will serve as
the day-to-day administrator for several of the 36 varsity sports
and will work closely with coaching and team staff to establish
goals, plan, and manage budgets for equipment, travel, facility,
training, or related resources, and ensure the highest level of
performance and compliance within the department. In addition, this
position will work on a team of high-energy sport administrators
committed to improving the student-athlete experience by fostering
high standards of integrity, athletic excellence, and academic
success. This position is a member of the DAPER Leadership Team and
will play a critical role in supporting our student-athletes and
ensuring the continued successful operation of our sports program.
Responsibilities:
- Works directly with the Executive Associate Athletics Director
- Sport Administration to lead and oversee various operational
facets for all varsity sports.
- Aid in the recruitment, hiring, supervising, and evaluating
process for select head coaches, including student-athlete surveys,
exit interviews, and overall program assessment.
- Provide oversight and governance for tournaments and
championships and assist coaches in preparation for
championships.
- Utilize problem-solving abilities to efficiently resolve issues
and support coaches and student-athletes to achieve program
objectives.
- Contribute to developing departmental policies and procedures
to ensure equitable application across all varsity programs.
Including assessment, identifying areas for improvement, and
creating alternative solutions.
- Collect and analyze athletic department data and prepare
reports as needed for the Executive Associate Athletics Director,
Sport Administration, Director of Athletics, the Conference, or the
NCAA.
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal/external
campus partners, creating effective communication plans, and
ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and standards.
- Participate in budget development and management across all
varsity sports, including creating, monitoring, analyzing,
forecasting, and reporting budgets.
- Surveys and evaluation tools to identify development
needs.
- Aid in the recruitment, hiring, supervising, and evaluating
process for select head coaches, including student-athlete surveys,
exit interviews, and overall program assessment. Education and
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or
combination of education and relevant experience. Preferred
Experience:
- Experience in intercollegiate athletic operations.
- Significant experience in working with coaches, assistant
coaches, and staff members.
- Previous collegiate coaching/playing experience. Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive understanding of intercollegiate athletics
administration, scholar-athlete development, NCAA compliance within
a Division I environment. Ability to implement and enforce NCAA and
Conference rules and regulations.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a high
degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of
identities and experiences; is flexible and able to develop
productive working relationships with staff and coaches.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting
priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with
multiple deadlines.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal
channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Humble team member, open to honest feedback, collaboration, and
a selfless approach to sport administration.
- Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis,
initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Working conditions:
- Frequent travel and work on evenings and weekends. Estimated
travel: 30%.
- This position is based on the Stanford main campus. DAPER's
Integrity: This position, along with all DAPER coaches and sta?, is
responsible for the integrity of Stanford's intercollegiate
athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the
reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for
ensuring that your involvement with DAPER activities maintains the
integrity of the University's reputation and does not negatively
impact the relationship between the University and its faculty,
staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must
comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and
conference rules and regulations. The expected pay range for this
position is $95,000 to $110,000 per annum. Stanford University
provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what
the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay
offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors
such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the
position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic
location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford
University, base pay represents only one aspect of the
comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( )
provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of
benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the
rewards package for this position may be discussed during the
hiring process. The job duties listed are typical examples of work
performed by positions in this job classification and are not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory
of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and
responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs
without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level
of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as
assigned. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the
University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and
employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process
should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a
. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative
action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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