Women’s Ice Hockey Assistant Coach/Director of Operations

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:

• 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 decision within approved fiscal year budget
• Manage all aspects of official and unofficial campus visits of prospect 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of experience in sport operations or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrates respect for people and their differences;
• Understands the benefits of a diverse workforce;
• Earns the trust and respect of others;
• Includes and welcomes others.