Overview

Director, Sports Operations (5173U), Intercollegiate Athletics – 80448 at the University of California, Berkeley. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics supports 30 varsity programs and more than 850 student-athletes. This role assists various sports teams with operational needs and provides operating and strategic support for intercollegiate student-athlete programs.

Application Review Date: The First Review Date for this job is: 08/26/2025.

Responsibilities

• Olympic Sports Operations for teams, as assigned.
• Team Administration, Team/Coach/Recruit Travel, Reimbursements, Purchasing, team meetings, event planning, Team Banquets, Team Meals, Alumni Events, Special Events, etc.
• Serve as a liaison to support units, providing coaching staffs with tools and information to streamline administrative tasks.
• Independently direct and assign tasks to Olympic Sports interns to support assigned athletic programs.
• Work with post-eligibility student-athlete workers and assign tasks to support operational and administrative aspects of each program.
• Participate in department-wide projects such as the Post-Eligibility/Medically Ineligible student-athlete work program; collection and development of Competition and Practice Schedules & Game Guarantees; coordination with Events and Facilities units.
• Support Home Events as directed by Event staff.
• Engage in other assigned duties, including professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices.
• Independent thinker and worker who acts with the department’s best interest in mind.
• Problem-solving skills; multi-tasking, handling frequent interruptions, and effective listening.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications.
• Understanding of or ability to quickly learn UC rules, budget, account and fund management, and personnel management processes.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques.
• Experience with events planning, cash handling, risk management, website basics, accounting, and payroll.
• Strong short-term planning, analysis, problem-solving and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of management and coordination of youth programs.
• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pac-12, NCAA, and related organizations; commitment to compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR Certification.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range budgeted for this position: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. For information on UC Berkeley’s comprehensive benefits package, visit the Compensation & Benefits site.

Under California law, pay is posted within the announced range and may vary with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

• To apply, submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity.
• Background check, fingerprinting, and signing statements related to Mandated Reporter responsibilities are required.
• Disclosure requirements under SB 791 and AB 810 regarding misconduct history apply to final candidates.
• UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Referral Source: This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If referred by a UC Berkeley employee, follow the specified referral instructions.