Athletics Chief of Staff

Summary:

Athletics Chief of Staff works as a member of the LSUS Athletics Department managing the full range of tasks and responsibilities for gameday operations and events. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the LSUS Director of Athletics. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Effective time management skills. Attention to detail with administrative issues and committed to accuracy with information. Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism, collegiality, and excellent service.

Position Duites & Responsibilities:

• Manage all Department of Athletics game day concessions/gate/student workers
• Oversee all cash handling and deposits
• Coordinate gym/field rentals with Events Management
• Oversee all athletic contracts
• Lead contact for all National Tournament Events
• Administrative functions to assist Athletic Director and Coaching Staff
• Assist with operation of the Athletic Business Office.
• Serve as the primary coordinate for all Athletic special events (Hall of Fame, Golf Tournament, Athletic Awards Banquet, etc.)
• Coordinate all Department of Athletics student workers.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the

Director of Athletics Core Competencies:

• Communication:

  Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.

• Collaboration:

  Ability to work effectively in group settings.
• Service to

Customer and LSUS:

Ability to focus on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.

• Delivering Results:

  Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.

• Problem-Solving:

  Ability to overcome barriers to success.

• Leading Others:

  Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. Physical and Environmental Demands Physical Demands

• Lifting/Carrying:

  Frequently lift and carry 10-25 lbs., occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Standing/Walking :

  Significant time spent standing or walking during the workday.

• Pushing/Pulling :

  Requires exertion of force to move objects within the weight ranges above.

• Manual Dexterity:

  Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and reaching.

• Postural Activities:

  May involve occasional bending, stooping, crouching, or climbing. Environmental Demands

• Work Setting :

  Both indoor and outdoor tasks depending on job requirements.

• Exposure:

  Possible exposure to moderate noise levels, temperature variations, and occasional dust or fumes.

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Safety Considerations:

Requires adherence to safety protocols for lifting and handling materials. For more information about this vacancy, click on the provided link https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/5346243/athletics-chief-of-staff and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate possesses applicable years of experience.
• Progressive experience assisting with events or operations.
• Must be a hard-working, creative, and team-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• Two years of progressive experience overseeing athletic events or operations.
• Experience in athletic marketing
• Experience in game day management including cash handling, concessions, and ticketing
• Strong professional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.