Director of Men's Lacrosse Operations

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

   

The Director of Men’s Lacrosse Operations coordinates all operations of the Cornell University Men’s Lacrosse Team in accordance with Cornell, NCAA, and Ivy League rules. This role provides support for the men’s lacrosse staff and team by managing the day-to-day administrative operations of the program and working closely with the coaches, student-athletes, and colleagues in the Department of Athletics and Physical Education. The efforts of this position are done in collaboration with the Facilities Staff, the Cornell Sports Marketing staff, and Athletic Communications staff in order to support the advancement of the lacrosse community at Cornell. This individual assists the head coach with logistics to support the team, including but not limited to arranging team travel, organizing meals at home and on the road, planning and supporting alumni and team reunion activities, supervising social media content, planning logistics for recruiting visits, and managing equipment needs for the team. Additional responsibilities include uploading, breakdown, and sharing of team practice, scout, and game film. Frequent evening and weekend work is required, as well as travel during the lacrosse season.

This is a full-time, 10-month per year position. Starting salary range is $51,695-$52,200 for this position; final offer will depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Success Factors:

• The ability to manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment, while maintaining a professional, calm and controlled demeanor at all times.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Effective organization and communication skills, to consistently relay accurate information and needs to the appropriate audience.
• The ability to effectively collaborate with the other staffs on campus when planning logistics for practice, games, team events, and miscellaneous events throughout the year.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

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