Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations - MSUAASF Range B (PO26011), (PO26012)

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Working Title:

Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations - MSUAASF Range B (PO26011), (PO26012)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range B

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$47,788.00 - $78,458.00

*2 OPEN Positions: PRF#s: PO26011, PO26012

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 19, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Probationary; Range B*

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Operations assists and oversees the many aspects of managing the business and operations of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Assistant Director is responsible to oversee all event management aspects, including the planning, coordination, implementation and supervision of all on-and off-site events. Manage the facility scheduling and coordination of internal and outside events, concessions operations, and more. Assist the Sr. Deputy Director of Athletics to ensure proper federal, state, Minnesota State system and MSU financial policies and regulations are being followed and proper documentation is being completed. Act on behalf of the Sr. Deputy Director as applicable or needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of one (1) year of professional experience working within a college or university athletic department relating to one or more of the following areas: game management, event planning, facility scheduling, financial administration and concessions operations or two (2) years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of an athletic department at a college or university.

• Knowledge and understanding of NSIC, NCAA, CCHA/WCHA and/or other similar associations to work with compliance, equity and other related athletic issues.

• Ability to acquire and follow proper State, MnSCU and University regulations as they apply to the operations of the department.

• Demonstrated record of effective cash-handling responsibilities

• Demonstrated abilities to manage and supervise groups of individuals.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills and knowledge of facility scheduling software.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain multiple on-going projects at any given time.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, families, and professionals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter

• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Contact Information for three (3) references

• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree

• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing