Women's Athletics Director jobs in California

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

World-renowned for its unparalleled combination of academic and athletic prowess, USC has a storied history of collegiate and Olympic success. The vision of the USC Department of Athletics is to be the most student-athlete centered athletics program in the country. USC Athletics is committed to serving and empowering its student-athletes by providing the support, resources, and environment for student-athletes to pursue a world-class education; engage in a meaningful and fulfilling college experience; transform into the best versions of themselves; compete for championships; and prepare to thrive after USC. A member of the Pac-12 Conference and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, USC is proud to support nine men's (baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo) and 12 women's (basketball, beach volleyball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo) teams across 12 athletics venues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Director of Operations for Olympic Sports to join our staff and student community of 600 individuals.  This role is responsible for assisting with the management of program logistics for a subset of Olympic sports, which could include men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and rowing. 

Additional requirements may include assisting with the supervision of student managers.

Reporting directly to the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, the Director of Operations for Olympic Sports will work in collaboration with coaches, student-athletes, and all support staff; including, but not limited to equipment, nutrition, athletic medicine, strength & conditioning, sport psychology, academic services, marketing, social media, and sports information. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills, be detail oriented, and be a great multitasker. They will also possess strong customer service skills and be an efficient and effective communicator. Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a diverse student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for historically under-served populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. USC Athletics is committed to increasing diversity in its staff and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

This is an exempt position with work expected in the evenings and on weekends.

Roles and responsibilities to include:

• Coordinate team travel and assist with recruiting travel, including hotel, air and ground transportation, itineraries, and meals.

• Manage program budgets, purchases, and reimbursements.

• Maintain daily, semester, and annual team schedules.

• Assist with recruiting visits and gameday operations.

• Communicate program needs to senior administration and support staff.

• Support student-athletes in areas of onboarding, housing, meal plans, financial aid, etc.

• Promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience (five years preferred). Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be analytical, organized, and an outstanding communicator.

• Specific sports operational management experience or administrative experience required, preferably in a university environment.

• Knowledge about the various aspects of a specific sports game required.

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations required. Extensive knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations preferred.

• Experience working in higher education and/or a sports related field ideal.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $70,000- $85,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume with their application. Additional materials may be requested at a later date. All USC employees will undergo reference checking and background screening prior to hire.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.