Assistant Director of Athletics

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

As part of the athletics senior management team, the Assistant Athletics Director position will provide direction

and oversite for broadcast production, game day operations, student employment, and CACC/NCAA hosted

tournaments. They will also serve as assistant sports information director for specific sports. The position works

closely with administrators from various GCU offices (Security, Catering, and Special Events). Other

administrative assignments will also be included in the position. The position reports directly to the Director of

Athletics and will serve on their leadership team. In all areas of the position, exemplify the Mercy Core Values

of Respect, Service, Integrity, Justice, and Compassion.

Essential Functions:

Event Management (50%)

Manage the broadcast production including set-up, troubleshooting, broadcasting, and all activities

surrounding the web stream.

Lead administrator for all conference and NCAA tournaments at GCU.

Scheduling/supervising of event staff and event set up and breakdown, training & managing of work-

study and GCU staff for game day operations.

Coordinate and manage department special events

Sport Communications (30%)

Serve as assistant SID with selected sports (Genuis and/or Presto Sports statistics)

Assist with social media platforms

Assist with training of student-staff on statistics programs for in-game management

Assist with development of interns and volunteer staff

Administration (20%)

Engage in strategic planning with administrative team to enhance and strengthen the department to

achieve program goals

Review department policies and practices to identify opportunities and implement procedures to

enhance department operations

Assist and participate in department search and hiring processes

Scheduling/supervising of student-workers and staff of the fitness center

Serve as an athletic department resource and liaison to the campus community including serving on

campus committees as appropriate

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required, master's preferred

3-5 years of experience working in collegiate athletic environment (Div II preferred) Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented

Flexible hours including some nights and weekends

Strong ability to communicate both orally & in writing with multiple stakeholders (administrators, student-athletes, alums, community partners, coaches, etc.)

Technologically proficient and adaptable to new technology; social media proficiency

Statistical software knowledge preferred

Knowledge of NCAA Division II compliance within the areas of the position

Willingness to embrace the Mercy Core Values or Respect, Integrity, Justice, Compassion and Service.

**Must be US Work Authorized**