Assistant Director, Sports Administration

The Big Ten Conference is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Sports Administration. This position serves as a primary Conference liaison to assigned Olympic sport programs, collaborating effectively with coaches, administrators, campus personnel, and internal staff. The Assistant Director enhances the student-athlete experience through the planning and execution of world-class championships for assigned sports. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as the primary Conference liaison for assigned sports

• Collaborate with coaches and administrators for assigned sports, including the execution of annual coaches meetings

• Plan and execute championships and tournaments for assigned sports -

• Update and ensure adherence to game management and championship manuals for assigned sports

• Provide expertise on sport specific matters, including scheduling and current issues, in consultation with coaches, admin and conference leadership

• Build genuine relationships with campus sport administrators, facility managers, and event personnel

• Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluations of sport programs and recommend changes and enhancements as needed

• Assist with the flagging and resolution of sportsmanship issues related to assigned sports

• Discover innovative programs to strengthen and improve the student-athlete experience 

• Ensure constant communication with internal stakeholders, including television, officiating, marketing, and communications departments to ensure all parties are in alignment with respect to assigned sports

• Foster a culture of inclusion to support a diverse environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required

• 2+ years of college athletics experience is preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion of college athletics, especially Olympic sports

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance and timely correspondence

• Commitment to travel, work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours

The Big Ten Conference is the strongest, most historic brands in all of collegiate sports. We offer a unique and dynamic workplace, along with a robust benefits package (employer-paid insurance coverages, generous retirement contribution, and much more). This in-person position is based out of the Conference's Rosemont, IL headquarters.

The Big Ten Conference is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status or civil partnership/union status, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.