Details

Posted: 31-May-25

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Event Management

Sector:

Professional Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree The Sun Belt Conference is accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Commissioner for Championships and Sports Administration. The position would begin August 2025. The Sun Belt Conference offices are located in New Orleans, LA.

Primary Responsibilities

Execute the planning, management, coordination and administration of Sun Belt Championship events.

Coordinate with the host institutions and neutral sites regarding aspects of championship events, including but not limited to preparation of host and championship manuals, on site visits, event signage, awards, merchandise, marketing and branding initiatives, hospitality, hotels and transportation for staff and officials.

Assist with the preparation and administration of coaches’ meetings and conference calls.

Assist in the day-to-day administration and management of sports sponsored by the Sun Belt, including but not limited to preparation of sport regulations, oversight of NCAA sport playing rule changes, educate campus staff on regular season game-management procedures, process schedule game change forms, research potential neutral sites, prepare campus bid information to host a Conference Championship.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree; a post-secondary degree is strongly preferred.

The Sun Belt Conference is seeking candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and computer proficiency. 

Working knowledge and experience with using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign) software preferred.

Demonstrated leadership and management skills

The applicant must travel as well as work evenings and weekend hours.

Five years’ experience in athletics administration and/or sports management experience required. Experience in event management or game administration preferred.

Application Information

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Spencer Dodd, Associate Commissioner for Championships and Sports Administration

Email: dodd@sunbeltsports.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; priority will be given to applications received by June 20, 2025. All application materials must be submitted electronically.

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