Coordinator of Internal Operations

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Director of Internal Operations will have responsibility for all aspects of facility scheduling and maintenance as well as all internal event operations. This responsibility includes but is not limited to game-day operations, event management, scheduling and contracts, and facilities maintenance operations.

You will:

• Plan and direct event and game management activities for all home athletic events: securing, supervising and evaluating all game workers.
• Coordinate all NCAA and NE10 postseason championship events, including preparing bids for hosting, event management, tournament direction and site supervision.
• Manage the master game schedule for each team.
• Coordinate the schedule for all athletics venues by internal, university, and external groups via the EMS scheduling system.
• Serve as liaison to the University facilities department for all custodial and mechanical needs for the athletics department buildings, offices, and venues.
• Supervise and assist with the completion of all game contracts and officials’ contracts for all sports.
• Understand and comply with NCAA Division II, NE10 and University rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with campus departments that are required in conducting home events including facilities/maintenance department, athletics grounds supervisor, campus police, food service, bookstore and others as needed.
• Assist in coordination of special events, including the Charger Huddle, Hall of Fame, Charger Classic and others as assigned.
• Represent the Department of Athletics, when necessary, at such university activities as commencement, orientation, open house and all meetings as deemed appropriate by the Director of Athletics & Recreation.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

You need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules.
• Strong organizational, communication, and planning skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.