Assistant Director, Championship Administration

USGA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Well-being programs

Paid time off

Off-site team events

On-site gym and golf simulator

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

USGA is seeking an Assistant Director, Championship Administration to lead the in-house administration of major championships, including the U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open, from entry and exemptions to qualifying oversight.

This role builds strategic relationships with Allied Golf Associations and supports modernization and events across the championship calendar. The role requires 6–10 years of relevant golf administration experience, deep knowledge of the Rules of Golf, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited institution with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in golf tournament administration at national, state, or regional level preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Rules of Golf.
• Unquestioned character and integrity.
• Ability to travel 30-40 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open, including entry, exemption and qualifying processes.
• Oversee annual qualifying site and exemption review; prepare and administer applications.
• Correspond with players, officials and Allied Golf Associations; allocate places and manage alternates.
• Develop relationships with organizational partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead day-to-day operations, supervise two direct reports, and advance modernization efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Rules of Golf knowledge

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Job description

About this role:

The USGA's Championship Administration team is responsible for the in-house preparation and administration of USGA championships, including entries, exemptions, qualifying and equipment. The Assistant Director, Championship Administration will manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship and U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, which includes entries, exemptions, and qualifying. This position will build strategic relationships with Allied Golf Associations conducting qualifying. This teammate will also support the key Championship Administration functions including the Qualifying Modernization project, Exemption Events, and Championship equipment. This position will also assist in the conduct of other USGA championships and special projects as assigned and needed.

What you’ll do:

Manage the in-house administration of the U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open Championships, including oversight of the entry, exemption and qualifying process:

• Annual Qualifying Site and Exemption Review
• Application and Exemption Preparation and Administration
• Correspondence to Players, Officials and Allied Golf Associations
• Allocation of Places and Management of Alternate Process
• Development of relationships with organizational partners

Contribute to the strategic partnership between Championship Administration and the Allied Golf Associations conducting qualifying:

• Be present on AGA Monthly Calls
• Attend annual IAGA Conference each year as well as IAGA Regional Conferences throughout the year
• Attend and support several USGA qualifiers each year
• Build effective, working relationships with the AGA staff that support 650 qualifiers each year

Lead and support day-to-day operation of the Championship Administration team, including managing two direct reports, to ensure the conduct of exemplary USGA championships and qualifying:

• Effective management and oversight of direct reports to ensure fulfillment of their objectives and responsibilities
• Continue to build on the momentum and research towards Qualifying Modernization
• Support and progress the successful execution of USGA Exemption Events
• Oversight of the USGA Championship Inside-the-Ropes equipment efforts
• Department Policies and Procedures documentation
• Training and mentoring of new team members
• Foster continued learning and skill development

Support USGA Championship Administration team's customer service efforts by responding to proportionate number of tickets related to entry process, qualifying withdrawing, etc.

Support Senior Director, Championship Administration with other projects as assigned. Assist in the conduct of other USGA Championships as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum BS/BA degree or higher from an accredited institution with 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability in golf tournament administration at the national, state, or regional level is strongly preferred
• Must be knowledgeable in the Rules of Golf
• Unquestioned character and integrity
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, evaluate an operation & identify potential issues/solutions
• Must be very personable and able to manage relationships with a variety of key stakeholders
• Exceptional leadership, communication and managerial skills
• Ability to manage and delegate, ensure task completion, and provide atmosphere to learn and grow
• Strong written skills
• Anticipated travel - approximately 30-40 days per year

Level: Assistant Director

Job Location: Liberty Corner, NJ

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What the USGA brings:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
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