Director - Lacrosse Operations

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking an experienced administrator to organize and direct the program's operations, ensuring high on-field performance and student-athlete welfare.

The role emphasizes budgeting, travel planning, event coordination, and compliance support, with responsibilities spanning promotions, facilities, and equipment management that affect daily program operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with budgeting and program logistics.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative operations and travel budgeting for the program.
• Coordinate with visiting teams and event management for home game logistics.
• Schedule non-conference opponents and travel planning.
• Promote the program and coordinate promotional events.
• Oversee facilities, equipment budgets and NCAA compliance support.

Skills

Budgeting

Travel management

Event coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Organizes, directs and coordinates the program's administrative operations to enable quality on-field performance and ensure student-athlete welfare.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 45% - Administrative Support Operations and Travel Management: Organizes directs and coordinates the programs administrative operations including construction of the yearly budget. Responsible for communicating and coordinating directly with visiting teams and works with Event Management to manage home game logistics. Manages scheduling of non conference opponents in coordination with the programs supervisor. Attends Department Staff meetings. Responsible for preparation of the travel budget. Coordinates travel planning. Plans and administers team travel. Arranges airplane charters. Ensures issues related to hotel airport and bus arrangements are addressed during team travel. Schedules practice sites of away games. Schedules team meals in season and out.
• 15% - Promotion and Representation: Promotes a positive image inside and outside the University. Directs the production and execution of special promotional events and projects. Assists the Marketing support staff with program promotional activities. Assist the Communications support staff on media relations for the program. Works with the Clemson Video and Technology staff to coordinate video services during home events.
• 15% - Facility Management: Manages all facilities associated with the program. Ensures maintenance and appropriate development of program facilities. Works with the Director of Athletics and relevant support staff regarding capital improvements for the program.
• 15% - Equipment Management: Responsible for the preparation and control of the equipment budget. Directs the maintenance and repair of all program equipment. Assists in the purchase inventory and safekeeping of program equipment
• 10% - Academic Support: NCAA Compliance Works with academic support staff on matters related to academic policy and maintains CARA and RARA logs. Coordinates team activities with academic support staff. Oversees the programs time management plan. Ensures program operations are consistent with University and NCAA rules.

JOB CODE

UH16

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Time-Limited (TLP)

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• Not responsible for supervising employees.
• Provides input into the budgeting process, and manages fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 55%
• Walk or move about: 5%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 100%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 40

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.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 4, 2026

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. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING 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.