Director of Hockey Operations

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Director of Hockey Operations

Hire Type

Staff

Division

President's Office

Department

Athletics

Unit

Athletics

Location

SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full/Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1

Employment Condition

Probationary

Work Shift

Varies

Work Schedule/Hours/Days

Varies

Posting Details

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (

DEI

) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment.

DEI

values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative .

SCSU

expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (

MSUAASF

) which can be found here .

Salary Minimum

$37,943

Salary Maximum

$76,732

Salary Type

Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan

211, MSUAASF

Job Description

St. Cloud State University is seeking a Director of Hockey Operations for its Division I hockey program. This is a non-coaching position, which will coordinate the operational aspects of the hockey program by assisting with video operations, budget oversight, game and practice scheduling, recruiting visits, travel planning, and community service coordination. This position also includes video coordination at home and on the road, and works closely with the areas of ticketing, video/creative content, and marketing. The Coordinator also oversees, trains, and assists the women’s hockey operations coordinator.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Oversee travel coordination for men’s and women’s hockey programs, including but not limited to:

Arrange competitive travel accommodations for travel parties (lodging, meals, transportation, equipment)

Seek transportation bids per University policy

Assist coaches with recruiting travel accommodations

Assist in organizing and implementing all game and practice scheduling for men’s and women’s hockey programs

Assist in developing team competition schedules, including completion of game contracts

Adhere to budget parameters and finance policies and procedures, including submission of paperwork/documentation in a timely fashion

Prepare and supervise special video and or administrative projects and support as requested by hockey coaching staff

Coordinate film exchange with non-conference and conference opponents

Oversee all audio, visual, and technical needs for the hockey staff

Assist in research and decision-making related to video equipment

Serve as liaison to video equipment provider to maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues

Provide oversight and training to student coordinator for hockey operations

Manage small scale productions and highlight video for special events

Assist in coordinating special events related to men’s and women’s hockey

Assist with annual alumni events, including golf fundraiser, alumni games, alumni outreach, etc.

Assist in scheduling/organizing community engagement events (Skate with the Huskies, youth clinics, community service projects, etc.)

Assist with summer camps

Other duties as assigned

Assist in monitoring student-athlete academic progress

Assist in communication with conference office related to schedules, travel, video programming, etc.

Perform other duties as necessary to build support for and add value to the objectives and goals of the University, Department of Athletics, and Athletics Communications unit.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Progressive experience in competitive athletics environment such as student-athlete, student manager, professional athlete or video coordinator

Knowledge and understanding of competitive Division I men’s and women’s hockey, including general program operations, recruiting, and game day protocols

Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy and ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

Strong background with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software

Preferred experience in video editing software, specifically

XOS

video replay system, or other similar product

Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and prioritize and complete tasks by established deadlines

Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse background

Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements

About

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here

Benefits Info

GREAT

BENEFITS

PACKAGE

! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 24-00028 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Re-posting | No | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2024 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | 04/09/2024 | | Close Date | 05/24/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Accept Applications | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Posting Contact | Holly Schreiner; hjschreiner@stcloudstate.edu | | Equal Employment Opportunity Statement |
St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • SCSU Job Opportunities
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Ed
   • GovernmentJobs.com
   • MinnesotaWorks.net
   • Personal Contact- Invited to Apply
   • Other

2. Have you worked at St. Cloud State University or any Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System institutions in the past?

   • Yes
   • Yes, Current Employee
   • No

3. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Bachelor's Transcript 4. Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Master's Transcript

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