Athletics Administrative & Personnel Coordinator

University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron Athletics Department seeks an experienced administrator to provide comprehensive support across personnel, finance, and operations. You will oversee staff actions, maintain confidential records, and assist with expense reports while coordinating calendars, meetings, and travel for senior staff.

You will also plan events and special projects, liaise with external partners and donors, and guide administrative staff in daily operations, ensuring efficient collaboration

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 4+ years of progressively responsible work experience with complex administrative, operational management, or personnel functions in a large organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, donors, and external stakeholders.
• High level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential personnel and financial information.
• Proficiency with office productivity software (Microsoft Office) and enterprise HR/finance/data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff personnel actions and maintain confidential personnel files; serve as primary hiring process manager for Athletics.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel for senior athletics staff; manage calendars and meeting logistics.
• Plan and coordinate events, programs, and special projects; liaise with donors and external stakeholders.
• Provide functional guidance to administrative staff within the Athletics department.
• Act as a liaison between senior athletics staff, campus units, donors, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in reconciling senior athletics staff expense reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR/Finance enterprise systems

Job description

The University of Akron Athletics Department seeks an experienced administrator to provide comprehensive support across personnel, finance, and operations. You will oversee staff actions, maintain confidential records, and assist with expense reports while coordinating calendars, meetings, and travel for senior staff.

You will also plan events and special projects, liaise with external partners and donors, and guide administrative staff in daily operations, ensuring efficient collaboration