Director of Athletic Administration Operations

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and dependent tuition waivers

Desirable work environment

Job summary

University of Connecticut's Division of Athletics is hiring a full-time Director of Athletic Administration Operations. This role supports the AD, Deputy Directors, and senior leadership in day-to-day operations and confidential tasks.

Flex hours may be required to accommodate events and donor activities. The position entails calendar management, travel arrangements, email oversight, reimbursements, and liaison duties with the president’s office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2+ years in a professional setting.
• Experience scheduling meetings or maintaining a department master calendar.

Responsibilities

• Manage the calendar for the AD and Executive Team and schedule meetings.
• Coordinate travel for the executive team and handle related reimbursements.
• Manage the athletic director email account and assist with foundation disbursements.
• Serve as liaison to the president’s office and donor events support.
• Handle sensitive information and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

NCAA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics is accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of Athletic Administration Operations. The Director of Athletic Administration Operations will provide support for the coordination and execution of day-to-day operations within the Division of Athletics. This position will support the Director of Athletics (AD), Deputy Director(s) of Athletics, and other senior leadership within the Division of Athletics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will manage the calendar of the AD & Executive Team; schedule and coordinate meetings for the AD & Executive Team; schedule and arrange travel for the executive team; manage the athletic director general email account; process travel reimbursements and foundation disbursements for the executive team; office supply orders; handle sensitive and confidential information; serve as liaison to the president’s office and other constituents including supporting the efforts of donor events on behalf of the athletic director; special projects; and perform additional duties as assigned by the AD, Deputy Director(s) of Athletics, and/or members of the athletics executive team. The successful candidate must have a willingness to work flexible and irregular hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience working in professional setting.
• Prior experience in scheduling meetings or maintaining a department master calendar for internal and external events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in college athletics setting.
• Prior experience handling sensitive information and projects.
• Experience managing athletic and/or donor events.
• Pior experience scheduling and taking meeting minutes.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

• employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
• a highly desirable work environment

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

Advertised: Sep 28 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 11 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression

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