Assistant To The Athletic Director (Ncaa Internship)

Job Title Assistant to the Athletic Director (NCAA Internship) Job Description

This position will support the Director of Athletics in a wide range of athletics administration as outlined in the NCAA grant application in order to gain the widest breadth of athletics administrative experience possible.

Essential Duties Summary

ESSENTIAL

• Assist with initial eligibility and compliance meetings.

• Assist student-athletes in planning and conducting SAAC-sponsored events, primarily in the areas of community service and with our annual DIII Week celebration

• Assist with athletics department traditional events such as Hall of Fame, Homecoming and Banquet

• Assist with daily office operations such as ordering equipment and uniforms, supplies and other purchases for teams and coaches

• Serve as a game day administrator as assigned.

• Assist the Director in the preparation of the annual budget based on historical information and the department's strategic plan

• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL

• Attend Athletic Department staff meetings.

• Complete the NCAA DIII Rules Test annually.

• Utilize professional development funding provided by the NCAA.

• Meet with mentor throughout the course of the grant.

Required Qualifications

1.Education and Training

Bachelor's degree in Sport Administration (or related field) is required. Master's degree preferred.

2.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting and athletic administration.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, using the English language, for completion of staff expectations, and in creating documents throughout Athletic Department and the campus.

• Ability/willingness to work extended hours/flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and vacation periods as necessary.

• Ability to use a computer, keyboard and printer to produce printed materials as necessary.

3.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended hours/flexible schedule.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to drive.

• Ability to walk several flights of stairs, and/or attend meetings in other buildings located on or off-campus.

• Visual and hearing ability to perform all required duties related to the position.

4.Complexity

Individual requires the ability to balance their time effectively and efficiently between teams and student-athletes needing assistance. Ability to work autonomously toward department priorities is essential.

5.Interpersonal/Supervisory/Management Skills

Individual must be pleasant, helpful and professional to all people making inquiries about the Athletics program.

Preferred Qualifications Salary $30,000 Position Type Full Time

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00378P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

All interested candidates apply online at https://slc.peopleadmin.com/ and should include a letter of application, resume, and names of three references. Sarah Lawrence College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has as one of its goals the recruitment and retention of a racially and culturally diverse administration, staff and faculty.