Associate Director, Athletics Administration

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Associate Director, Athletics Administration-(24000632)

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Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for an Associate Director of Athletics Administration.

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Associate Director, Athletics Administration-(24000632)

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Temple University's Athletics Department is searching for an Associate Director of Athletics Administration.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

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• Full medical, dental, vision coverage

• Paid time off

• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T26

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Finance & Administration, the Associate Director of Athletics Administration will serve as the primary contact for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This position is responsible for the administrative, operational, and financial support of the Athletics Department. The Associate Director of Athletics Administration will be responsible for knowing the rules that regulate NCAA Division I Athletics. The Associate Director of Athletics Administration will oversee the management of all personnel activities including, but not limited to hiring, on-boarding,position changes/upgrades, terminations/resignations, off-boarding, labor relations,University compensation guidelines, job descriptions, compliance, employment contracts,payroll, timekeeping, absence management, graduate externships, and student workers.The Associate Director of Athletics Administration will lead in the recruitment, hiring, anddevelopment of a diverse and inclusive Athletics Department committed to advancing the
priorities of Temple’s NCAA Division I Athletics Program.

The Associate Director of Athletics Administration is responsible for staying abreast ofNCAA Division I trends, shifts, technologies, and best practices. Additionally, the Associate Director of Athletics Administration will look at all of Temple Athletics teams, sub-teams, andcampus colleagues to develop integrated recruitment strategies and hiring plans that ensureeffective collaboration. The Associate Director of Athletics Administration will perform other
related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Manage all administrative activities related to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics staff (FT, PT, temp, graduate extern, student), including recruitment and hiring, new employee orientation and on-boarding, volunteers, professional development, culture assessment, and improvement and employee communications.
• Act as a liaison between employees and managers when it comes to administrative issues.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state Labor laws/regulations as well As NCAA I regulations.
• Create and maintain database of all Athletics departmental job descriptions.
• Collaborate with University HR Business Partners on HR services, including recruitment, compensation, promotions, transfers, contract negotiation, affirmative action/EEO, compliance, job classification, PDP’s, and employee relations in accordance.
  

_ Recruitment: _

• Collaborate with HR Talent Acquisition Specialists to initiate, manage, and track all recruiting and hiring, focusing on timely execution, and providing guidance for process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Talent Acquisition Specialists to develop and execute plans to strengthen the diversity of our applicant pool, job candidates and hires.
• Work in collaboration with University HR Business Partners, and Talent Acquisition Specialists to lead recruitment strategy, preparing job advertisements, screening applications, and participating in the selection process.
• Create staff requisitions in the University’s applicant tracking system for approval by Executive Senior Associate AD and HR Business Partner.
• Continuously expand knowledge of employee retention and training trends and best practices – both in higher education and outside the industry - and identify opportunities for improvement.
  

_ Compliance: _

• Work with University Compliance to ensure staff who require various applicable federal, state, and local clearances have them.
• Work with University Compliance to ensure staff who are required to possess the PA Child Abuse Clearance, possess this, and are cleared to work with children by the State, before they begin their first day of work.
• Work with University HR Compliance to ensure all employees who operate university vehicles have passed required motor vehicle check.
• Work with University HR Compliance to ensure all employees who have financial responsibility for the department have passed required financial background.
• Ensure all required criminal background checks have been completed and staff are cleared to work before their first day of work.
• Ensure all NCAA requirements for staff are met before their first day of work.
• Ensure all required employment requirements including finger printing background checks, drug testing, physicals, I-9 documents and/or any other compliance related items are completed within legal specified time limits.

_ Employment Services: _

• Establish, maintain, and control recruitment records, job descriptions, employmentcontracts, organization charts and other relevant documentation.
• Develop, administer, monitor, and continuously improve new hire onboarding andorientation as well as offboarding procedures.
• Collaborate with University HR Business partners to interpret, assist, and adviseemployees and managers regarding leave management and benefit administration, and HRprocedures and policies within University guidelines.
• Manage sensitive and confidential matters including employee relations, organizationchanges, and protect the security of information, data, and files.
• Process personnel transactions in the University’s E-Systems; including, but not limited toEPAF, organization, hierarchy changes, position control management, EDCF, one-timepayment, payroll adjustment, etc.
• Ensure all aspects of payroll and absence management are accurately captured andtracked in relevant University systems, specifically Banner and Kronos, and adhere to allrelated University policies and related regulations.
• Manage Department annual compensation budget.

_ Training and Development: _

• Lead collaborative efforts to develop and track professional development for thedepartment, teams, and individuals with a focus on advancing skills and building individualand collective diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
• Advise and assist on performance development planning.

_ Culture Assessment and Improvement: _

• Manage comprehensive culture assessment, including the development and execution of
  assessment plans.
• Evaluate assessment results, recommend solutions, and oversee continuous improvement.

_ Financial Management: _

• Assist with financial and governmental reporting.
• Assist in areas including purchasing, invoicing, and other administrative functions.
• Assist with internal controls and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures within
  the business office.
• Assist with budget management, forecasting, and planning.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human ResourceManagement, Sports Management, Finance, or related field andat least 4 or more years of experience in athletics administrationand/or human resources management, recruitment and hiring,and diversity equity and inclusion. An equivalent combination of
experience and education will be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of recruitment best practices.
• Commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion,particularly as pertains to hiring.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Ability to understand and uphold the mission and goals of the
  athletic department.
• Ability to manage multiple collaborative projects and systems ina fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, coordinate multipleprojects, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects with competingdeadlines.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to workindependently and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong integrity and character who shares a commitment forknowing and complying with NCAA, Conference and University
  rules.

This position does require a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location

:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-STAR Aramark Building 1816 N. 15th Street

Job

:Staff

Schedule

:Full-time

Shift

:Day Job

Employee Status

:Regular

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