Special Assistant to the Athletic Director

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title: Special Assistant to the Athletic Director

Reporting Structure: Athletic Director or designee

Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary:

The Special Assistant to the Athletic Director is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the administrative functions within the Department of Athletics

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Athletics
• Assisting with confidential information and engaging with a diverse group of internal and external constituents
• Work with the Director of Athletics or designee on special projects that will maintain strategic alignment across the athletic department, various campus entities and / or external initiatives
• Work collaboratively to define project scope, goals and deliverables and ensure execution and deadlines are met.
• Research and/or work with project work groups to review and recommend best practices.
• Design and document processes that improve communication, decision-making, and execution across the department.
• Serve as the staff liaison as designated by Athletic Director or designee to internal and / or external organizations and committees or department of athletics to identify and improve collaboration across and drive communication, information sharing and mission alignment.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge to interpret policies and procedures, answer questions and make recommendations.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Skills, Experience and Education:

• Master’s Degree and demonstrated experience in sports administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent and effective time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and manage change effectively
• Ability to successfully interact with all levels of staff and various internal and external
• constituent groups positively and respectfully.
• Ability to handle information in a confidential, objective and professional manner.
• Ability to take review and synthesize significant amounts of information and present
• findings and recommendations in summary format.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Normal University requirements
  
  
  

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.

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