Director of Volleyball Operations
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- 17 hours ago Post Date
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- 25003963 Requisition #
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Director of Volleyball Operations. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.
Responsibilities: The Director of Volleyball Operations is responsible for providing administrative direction and assistance to the University of Iowa volleyball program, as well as assisting in the daily operations of the volleyball program.
Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Minimum of one year of administrative work experience, organizing and managing complex functions and/or a combination of experience as an intercollegiate athlete, Graduate Assistant coach, or student manager in a DI athletics environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
- A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment;
- Utilize basic office productivity software (such as Microsoft Office), online database systems, and digital video software for scouting and analysis.
Desired Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program.
- Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Volleyball”. Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
- Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
- For questions or additional information, please contact athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
