Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Assists University’s intercollegiate athletics program with establishing policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes. Ensures compliance with applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Pac-12 and University rules and regulations governing all facets of intercollegiate athletics programs. Serves as a supervisor of multiple department units and is a sports administrator for multiple sport programs and provides leadership with goal-setting, performance management, budget planning and monitoring.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. 

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Develops and implements customer service, staff management and financial objectives for assigned departments consistent with the University’s goals and objectives.
2. Manages departments’ budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory.
3. Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness.
4. Assumes authority and performs functions of the department director in his/her absence.
5. Participates in the development and interpretation of department polices to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements.
6. Authorizes exceptions to University policy related to assigned departments.
7. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations.
8. Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short and long-term goals.
9. Oversees department staff management including recruitment, performance evaluations and retention of staff. 
10. Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow through to ensure quality customer service. 
11. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions.
12. Authorizes the purchase and implementation of new technology, resources and equipment.
13. Serves as part of the department management team.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.