Assistant Athletic Director - Enterprise Operations & Strategy

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

Clemson University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Enterprise Operations & Strategy to lead strategic initiatives and drive enterprise performance across the athletics department. You will partner with the COO and senior leaders to shape the operating model and optimize cross-functional workflows.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes, with heavy emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience in administrative services, public administration, or business management.
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities are essential.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO in planning, coordinating, and executing enterprise strategic initiatives and cross-functional transformation efforts.
• Lead defined strategic projects with structure, coordination, and follow-through.
• Develop operating rhythms, processes, and roles to support scalable execution across units.
• Establish performance measures and reporting to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Clemson University Athletics is looking for an Assistant Athletic Director - Enterprise Operations & Strategy to fulfill the duties outlined below.

JOB DUTIES

30% - Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

• Support the COO in planning, coordinating, and executing enterprise strategic initiatives and cross-functional transformation efforts.
• Lead defined strategic projects and workstreams, bringing structure, coordination, communication, and follow-through to complex initiatives.
• Help establish clear objectives, milestones, responsibilities, and measures of success for enterprise initiatives.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, recommendations, and other materials to support the COO and senior leadership.
• Leads projects/process improvement implementations as assigned by COO.

30% - Operating Model & Operational Excellence

• Support the COO in developing, implementing, and continuously improving the athletics department’s enterprise operating model.
• Help establish clear operating rhythms, processes, roles, and cross-functional ways of working that support effective execution.
• Lead and coordinate operational improvement initiatives across departmental units in partnership with leaders and the Operational Excellence team.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, efficiency, service delivery, accountability, and scalability.
• Help translate enterprise priorities into practical changes in processes, workflows, and ways of working.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure initiatives are aligned and connected to broader enterprise priorities.
• Partners with the Operational Excellence team’s Data & Analytics, Technology, and People & Culture leads to drive operational excellence.

40% - Enterprise Performance Management

• Support the COO in establishing and maintaining a consistent approach to enterprise performance management.
• Coordinate the development, monitoring, and communication of key performance measures aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Support leaders in using performance information to understand progress, identify opportunities, and strengthen accountability.
• Help create consistent processes and rhythms for reviewing progress against strategic priorities and organizational objectives.

JOB CODE

AH25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Knowledge Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 30%

WORKING CONDITIONS: None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range n/a - n/a Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled.

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions.

EEO Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.