Coordinator of Business Operations / Assistant to the Head Coach

Duke

Athletics

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Title: Coordinator of Business Operations / Assistant to the Head Coach

Position Summary:

Duke University is seeking a qualified candidate for the Coordinator of Business Operations / Assistant to the Head Coach position. This position will oversee the daily operation of the football program. Candidates must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.

Essential Functions:

· Manage and coordinate expense reports for coaching staff

· Manage and coordinate expense reports for operations staff

· Provide direction and prioritization standards for the screening of the department’s mail, email, phone, voicemail and appointments using expert judgment and knowledge.

· Assistant to Head Football Coach

o Monitor email and forward appropriate correspondence

o Coordinate busy and shifting office calendar including scheduling and coordinating travel, meetings and/or conferences, speaking engagements.

· Monitor and order office supplies for football program

· Process all football related invoices for payment

· Liaison to the Duke Athletics Business Office

· Oversight of travel policies

· Educate coaches and staff on changing policies and best practices to ensure timely reimbursements

· Additional duties as needed to drive the success of the Duke Football Program

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

· Excellent written and oral skills

· Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at once

· Proficiency in many computer system such as but not limited to all Microsoft systems and Adobe.

· Ability to learn quickly and communicate effectively

· Excellent organizational ability and attention to detail

· Ability to manage time well and prioritize tasks

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 1-3 years of related administrative experience

How to Apply:

Interested Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references online at https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires a general educational background normally equivalent to a full high school education plus two years post-secondary education in a business-related field.

Experience

Work requires 4 years related business or administrative experience to OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. become familiar with general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of major office activities.

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