Athletics Administrative Operations Lead

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron's Athletics Department is seeking an administrative professional to provide comprehensive support across personnel, finance, and operations. You will oversee staff actions, maintain confidential records, assist with expense reports, and coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel for senior athletics staff.

The role also manages events and special projects, mentors administrative staff, and serves as a liaison among Athletics, campus units, donors, and external

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of progressively responsible administrative/operational experience in a complex organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff personnel actions and maintain confidential files; act as primary hiring process manager for Athletics.
• Maintain calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and travel arrangements for senior staff.
• Plan and coordinate events, programs, and special projects; liaise with external stakeholders and other campus units.
• Provide functional guidance to administrative staff within the Athletics department.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, donors, and external stakeholders as liaison; respond to inquiries.
• Assist in reconciling senior athletics staff expense reports.

Skills

Staff management

Administrative support

Event planning

Communication

Liaison work

Expense reconciliation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR enterprise systems

Job description

The University of Akron's Athletics Department is seeking an administrative professional to provide comprehensive support across personnel, finance, and operations. You will oversee staff actions, maintain confidential records, assist with expense reports, and coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel for senior athletics staff.

The role also manages events and special projects, mentors administrative staff, and serves as a liaison among Athletics, campus units, donors, and external