Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations, Facilities and Events

The Assistant Athletic Director will serve as a primary contact for day-to-day operations, game management, scheduling, building management, equipment staff supervision, reservations, student hiring, fan engagement, athletic facility operations, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to effectively communicate with coaches, administrators, students and University community members.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including exemplary poise, tact and diplomacy and ability to always represent St. Lawrence University Athletic Department in a positive light.
• Represent the University at appropriate conferences, NCAA functions and professional meetings.
• Excellent organizational skills, including exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet the requirements of the position, including frequent nights and weekends.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of contracting and negotiating.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the NCAA, ECAC, Liberty League, EISA, CSA, IHSA and St. Lawrence University.
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience in college athletics is necessary.
• Proactive thinking with interest in developing and executing new ideas to better improve the brand is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Complete oversight of home contest operations and management of the men’s & women’s ice hockey programs while developing a plan for effective set up, break down, staffing, training and technological oversight including but not limited to external audiences (ESPN+) and the internal audience (video and ribbon boards) within Appleton Arena.
• Staying current with ECAC and NCAA policies, rules and regulations as they pertain to Division I Ice Hockey.
• Collaborate with Home Event Managers, Production Studio Manager, Team Store Manager, Interns and Ticket Office to prepare for each home contest.
• Produce and manage fan engagement initiatives for home contests.