Assistant Athletic Director

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports .

What We Want

The Assistant Athletics Director will provide confidential executive-level administrative support to the Athletic Director, handling travel arrangements, scheduling, and departmental activities. Act as a key liaison for the department, making connections with guests, university representatives, and high-ranking officials.

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Position Details: Employee will supervise (2) Administrative Coordinator and (2-5) Student Workers. Some travel may be required. Work on nights, weekends and holidays may be required to complete assigned duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 4 years experience working with executive or management administrative support capacity, office administration and/or supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in computer programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and e-mail/personal information manager

• Excellent written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Collegiate Athletic Department

• Knowledge of NCAA and College Athletics

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Director Support and Office Management - Manages correspondence and communications. Prepares, approves, and processes travel arrangements and itineraries and reimbursements. Acts as point of contact for external entities. Serves as liaison and point of contact for the Athletics Director. Coordinates and monitors long-range planning and scheduling activities.

• Discretion and Independent Judgement - Evaluates documents submitted for Athletics Director’s signature. Assists in the resolution of complex, highly sensitive, and confidential administrative matters. Compiles reports, maintains records and other documents, and coordinates special events. Identifies and recommends improvements for administrative procedures and makes evaluative judgments in implementing changes.

• Managerial Support - Communicates agency objectives, tasks, and decisions to staff on behalf of Athletics Director. Formulate, interpret, and implement policies, rules, and regulations. Researches and handles special projects. Coordinates workflow and may supervise staff and/or Student Workers.

• Host and Event Manager - Plans for dignitaries and other distinguished visitors, as well as potential employees visiting the campus and welcomes them on behalf of the Athletics Director. Arranges university social functions and receptions hosted by administrator.

• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.