Director of Operations for Lacrosse and Soccer

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Director of Operations for Lacrosse and Soccer manages the efficient operations of the soccer and lacrosse programs. Responsibilities include team travel; acting as liaison with department support services; assisting in the management of all aspects of program camps and clinics; overseeing game day activities; and at the direction of the respective program coaching staff, assisting with the coordination of recruitment visits.

The sport in season is the priority (Fall – Women’s Soccer, Spring – Women’s Lacrosse). This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of experience working within Division I collegiate athletics.

Professional Competencies

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Administrative skills and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve administrative goals.
• High motivation with a capacity for hard work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
• Ability to interact comfortably with those individuals and constituency groups (student-athletes, alumni, coaches, parents, etc.) crucial to the advancement of the University of Oregon Department of Athletics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as director of operations at a Division I, Power 5 athletic department.
• Experience serving the needs of diverse populations.
• Experience as a player, coach or administrator with a collegiate lacrosse or soccer program.

FLSA Exempt: Yes