Director of Operations - Volleyball

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JOB SUMMARY:


Clemson University's Women's Volleyball Team is looking for a Director of Operations to fulfill the following duties:

  • Organizes, directs and coordinates program administrative operations.
  • Develops and manages the program's budget in coordination with the head coach.
  • Directs video operations for the program. Provides assistance in promoting the program and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
  • Supervises the efforts of practice players and student managers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:


40% - Essential - Administrative Support, Operations and Travel Management:
Organizes, directs and coordinates the program's administrative operations. Responsible for communicating and coordinating directly with visiting teams and works with Event Management to manage home game logistics. Manages scheduling of non-conference opponents in coordination with the program's supervisor. Attends Department Staff meetings. Responsible for preparation of the travel budget. Coordinates travel planning. Plans and administers team travel. Arranges airplane charters. Ensures issues related to hotel, airport and bus arrangements are addressed during team travel. Schedules practice sites of away games.

30% - Essential - Video Operations & Equipment Management:
Provides oversight and management for all aspects of the sport's video operations for volleyball. Provides oversight and setup of all video equipment for practices and games; organization and production of practice film to assist in the improvement of performance for the coaches and student-athletes; coordinate and execute film exchange with opponents throughout the season; create and allow video access for coaches and student-athletes for skill development; prepare coaching staff with film on upcoming opponents for scouting purposes; manage and prepare individual video clips from both games and practices to assist coaches and student-athletes in skill development. This includes identifying and categorizing specific team play sets, player and team tendencies for both opponents and our team. Responsible for the preparation and control of the equipment budget. Directs the maintenance and repair of all program equipment. Assists in the purchase, inventory and safekeeping of program equipment.

20% - Essential - Recruitment Management:
Responsible for preparation and control of the recruiting budget. Assists coaches with recruiting travel and ensures pre- and post-trip documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Ensures travel is consistent with NCAA rules. Coordinates official visits and ensures records are maintained. Assists with transition from prospect to student-athlete. Promotes a positive image inside and outside the University. Directs the production and execution of special promotional events and projects. Assists the Marketing, Communications, and Video staff with program promotional activities.

10% - Essential - Facility Management:
Manages all facilities associated with the program. Ensures maintenance and appropriate development of program facilities. Works with the Director of Athletics and relevant support staff regarding capital improvements for the program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Education - Bachelor's Degree


Work Experience
- 1+ Years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:


Preferred Education - Master¿s degree

Preferred Experience:

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet-based systems
  • Demonstrated experience managing team travel and logistics
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment
  • Experience with Teamworks, ARMS, and VolleyStation (coding a plus, not required)
  • Experience supervising or managing student workers or staff
  • Division-1, Power 4, experience as a student-athlete or employee

RESPONSIBILITIES


JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops Department Budgets - Responsible for developing one or more departmental budget(s). Estimated amount of budgetary responsibility in dollar amount must be added.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


60% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
60% - Recognize or inspect visually


WORKING CONDITIONS:


5% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:


Standard Hours: 40 Hours / Week

Must have a willingness to work a flexible schedule consistent with the demands of college athletics.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION


Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.


JOB LOCATION:


Clemson, SC

MILITARY AND VETERAN:


MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:


Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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