Director of Operations / Women's Soccer

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The Director of Operations / Women's Soccer will assist in managing the budget and daily operations of the Women's Soccer program. This person will also be the main liaison for student athlete admissions, the Athletics Compliance department, and Student Athlete Academic Support Services. Responsibilities include and not limited to supervising travel (for both the team and staff); assist with the daily schedule of coaches and team; coordinate recruiting; assist with fundraising and planning special events for alumni and donors; serve as on-site game day operations liaison; handle numerous administrative responsibilities for the head coach. This position reports directly to the Head Coach / Women's Soccer.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree and/or bachelor's degree with related experience.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Experience in planning athletic team travel.
Commitment to diversity.
Experience working with a diverse group of coaches, staff, and/or student athletes.
The ability to travel to competition sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Division I "Power 5" athletic department women's soccer program.
Experience as a collegiate coach and/or student athlete.
Experience with fundraising.
Working knowledge of recruiting software.
Experience with ARMS workflow software.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Review Date

6/15/22

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: June 8, 2022
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