Deputy Director of Athletics for Internal Operations

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics and oversees the operation of the internal aspects of our athletics department at ENMU. This includes directly overseeing team services such as compliance, budgeting, equipment and supplies, team transportation and travel needs, team apparel services contract and fulfillment, strength and conditioning department, athletic training, camp scheduling and promotion, and all Lone Star Conference team-related requirements. The Deputy will also directly supervise select staff as determined by the Director of Athletics. This position will serve as a sport administrator for no less than two sports to be determined by the Director of Athletics. Also includes supporting facility operations and game management departments as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the second highest administrator in the ENMU Athletics Department and will act as the leader of the department in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as a member of the athletic department administrative staff and senior management team. Maintain consistent communication with all administrative staff and sport coaches to provide optimal environment for sport team success.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics, the Athletics Business Coordinator, Head Coaches and other departmental leaders to assess budgetary needs and create an annual budget for review and approval by institutional leadership.
• Provide leadership and oversight of staff, including assigning and monitoring work, coaching and evaluating performance, supporting professional development, and ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies and goals.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics, the Athletics Business Coordinator, Head Coaches, other departmental leaders and the institution's business office to develop effective budget monitoring process for expenditures and revenue throughout the fiscal year.
• Oversee all aspects of team equipment and supplies. This includes all individual team equipment and apparel budgets, ordering, and planning within the overall budget and needs. Working with our vendor and apparel company to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Adidas/Game One or the department's contracted apparel vendor.
• Similarly operate the individual team services budget. This requires effective planning of officials, NCAA or conference required services, and other team service items. Serve as the conference liaison to ensure our compliance with any of these department-related services.
• Supervise all team transportation needs, primarily involving bus transportation estimates, planning, and execution.
• Coordinate the strength and conditioning department to ensure it operates efficiently and serving our teams effectively. Meet consistently with staff to maintain its growth and development.
• Assist the athletic training department as needed in order to always support our teams and student-athletes.
• Accumulate summer camp schedules to ensure a strategic plan for optimal summer camps across the department and the institution.
• Serve as the sport administrator selected sports and support their success as necessary.
• Assist with event operations and game management as needed and requested
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred, preferably in sports management or related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in collegiate athletic administration.
• Supervisory experience required preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional demeanor, strong integrity, and passionate desire to grow as a professional, while contributing to the value of the athletic department, University and community.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently, exercise creativity, solve problems, be attentive to detail, lead, organize and deploy staff, in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a strong team player and develop team dynamics within the athletic staff.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Knowledge of budget and cost estimating principles and procedures.
• Must be able to comprehend instructions and operate equipment when necessary.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• This position requires some level of physical work on a frequent basis which would require exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work is performed outside and inside buildings, and must work in all weather conditions, winter and summer. Must wear appropriate clothing for condition of the day. Safety equipment will be provided when necessary.
• Work is performed in conditions with exposure to noise, vibration, dirt, odor, fumes, toxic situations and/or electrical issues that may be hazardous
• Must have the physical dexterity to operate a variety of equipment
• Work demands in this position requires substantial time during all hours of the day, evening, and weekends.
• Must have a valid drivers license

Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties, responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.

Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .