Cornell College is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Athletics Operations Coordinator to support the Director of Athletics and ensure the smooth operation of our Athletics Department. This is a dynamic role that blends administrative excellence with event coordination, student supervision, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the Director of Athletics.
• Coordinate event management staffing and game day protocols.
• Supervise work-study students for game day and building operations.
• Manage daily office operations and provide customer service in person, by phone, and online.
• Oversee budget-related tasks including vouchers, requisitions, and purchasing.
• Assemble and distribute competition schedules and rosters; ensure compliance with policies.
• Arrange team transportation and prepare contest agreements and official contracts.
• Onboard and train new coaching staff; coordinate with HR on hiring processes.
• Maintain athletics data and update the Athletics Staff Handbook.
• Assist with special events.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), database systems, and website content management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with social media for athletics promotion is a plus.

Working Conditions & Benefits

The position is primarily in-person office-based with occasional indoor/outdoor event support. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as walking, bending, and climbing. Evening and weekend availability required for events.

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. All full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual, along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. The hiring annual salary for the position is $40, 000.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.

Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Education

• Associates or better

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