Working/Functional Title

Sports Operations Assistant for Hockey

Position Summary

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Michigan State is searching for candidates to join the Hockey program as a Sports Operations Assistant.  This position will enhance the head coach's and hockey staff's effectiveness by providing assistance and leadership in the areas of compliance, marketing, recruiting, alumni relations, financial/budget planning, and special events. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and coordinate Team Travel including:  transportation, lodging, tickets and itineraries. 
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly team meal calendar with nutrition staff and other staff members.
• Serve as communications liaison to other areas within the Athletic Department, hockey alumni, Blue Line Club and other outside entities.
• Serve as a game day liaison to the event management staff by handling the needs of special guests, alumni, hospitality, key ticket distribution and providing general game day support.
• Plan and coordinate the season ticket holder event, tailgating events, annual golf outing.
• Assist hockey staff with summer camps; hiring camp staff, payroll, marketing, etc.
• Support the Head Coach by completing tasks that include coordinating calendar, travel, email, staff meetings, radio show guests, and coach’s suite.
• Hire and supervise student workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a Bachelors degree in Athletic Administration, Physical Education or a closely related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in collegiate athletic administration; including program management, computer software applications, and coordination of athletic special events; and knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in both PC and Apple products including Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and to work with frequent interruptions
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

Will include nights and weekends as needed

Website

www.msuspartans.com

Bidding Eligibility ends May 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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