Position Overview
The Assistant Director of Operations manages the administrative and logistical backbone of the football program, including team travel, home game setup, and recruiting visits. This role ensures seamless daily execution across the program by managing student workers and supporting overall coaching operations.
Responsibilities
Assist the Head Coach with all aspects of the football program
Support Coaching and support staff positions with daily team operations, including practices, meetings, and other team activities
Assist with coordination of gameday operations (home) and travel logistics (away)
Organize and oversee official and unofficial recruiting visits, including gameday recruiting activities
Manage and coordinate student-worker activities
Perform additional duties as assigned by the coaching and support staff
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Strong communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative
Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure.
Proficiency in office software systems such as: MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
Desired candidate will have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to learn and take initiative
- Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively, and within a team structure
- Proficiency in office software systems such as MS Word, Office, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
- Outstanding verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and other athletics staff
What We Do
Butler University is a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community committed to equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. The university's mission is to boldly innovate, broadly educate, and enrich communities, preparing students to lead meaningful lives while advancing its commitment to professional and academic growth.
