Director of Athletics Internal Operations (GA312)

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Farmville, VA Posted:

Aug 28, 2026

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Open Until Filled Type:

Exempt Ref. No.: GA312

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Annually Salary Range:

$45,658.00 - $45,658.00

Position ID:

204244

Share About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Director of Athletics Internal Operations (GA312). This position will be responsible for game day management and leadership in Athletics operations related to event management for Longwood University's 14 NCAA Division I collegiate sports, including post-season tournaments hosted by the institution and special athletic events sanctioned by the Longwood University Athletics Department. This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate logistical support of all department intercollegiate and clinic events, including team benches, tables, chairs, scoreboards, video needs, etc., and manage staffing needs for each athletic sport and event Serve as liaison with contracted security company, Campus Police, EMS and other external units affiliated with intercollegiate events at Longwood Manage conference tournaments, post-season championships and special athletics events Aid in the hiring and management of student staff Oversight of all Nike / BSN soft goods and team stores Management of Longwood Athletics master schedule Administrator of the Longwood-owned Athletics camps and clinics programs Assist the Business Office with various HR related matters including; appointment, dismissal and various types of payments Assist the Business Office with various types of payments including; Alston, independent contractor and scholarship processing. Assist with general IT repairs Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and/or work experience Master's degree preferred 1-3 years of related work experience in event management required Working knowledge of computers and Windows-based programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook Strong organizational and communication skills Knowledge of NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations Experience in coaching or working at the NCAA Division I level preferred Must be certified in Basic First Aid and CPR; AED training is preferred Demonstrated ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. The anticipated salary for this position will be $45,658 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon. Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

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Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ . A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.

EOE/AA Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Position posted 8/28/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by