Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Probationary
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 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.
Desired Start Date: 07/01/2024
About St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career. Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.
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