Assistant Commissioner, Governance & Championships

The United East Conference is accepting applications from qualified individuals for an Assistant Commissioner, Governance & Championships. This position is a remote-based role that will require work on nights and weekends and travel to conference events. The successful candidate will report directly to the Conference Commissioner.

What we’re looking for: Our ideal candidate is a standout personality that possesses leadership experience with SAAC, sport governance and conference championships. This candidate will be eager to show continued growth, exhibit a service-oriented mindset, and be dedicated to developing their leadership skills. The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

·        Provide sport supervision for assigned conference sports, which includes but is not limited to, facilitation of sport meetings and enforcement of conference and Division III rules.

·        Act as Championship Manager for all assigned conference sports while working alongside the Conference Commissioner to support all 21 United East Championships.

·        Serve as a primary liaison for the United East Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) including leading in-person meetings, Zoom meetings, and community service events.

·        Manage conference-wide payment of game officials and conference film exchange program.

·        Assist the Conference Commissioner with annual engagement of conference constituency groups, which includes meeting facilitation and in-person programming.

·        Support conference communications efforts and oversight of conference awards program, as needed.

·        Represent the United East at various NCAA Division III and conference meetings and events throughout the year.

·        Aid in the execution of conference-wide strategic initiatives, which may include working with third-party vendors, data collection, program facilitation, marketing, and promotions.

Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s Degree Required

·        Experience working in a conference office is strongly preferred

·        Proven success leading campus or conference SAAC

·        Preference considered for candidates located or willing to reside within the conference’s Pennsylvania footprint

·        Ability to self-motivate and work independently to produce quality work in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

·        Experience with SIDEARM website management system and Adobe Suite will give a candidate an edge.

Compensation: $50,000 with full benefits and employer-sponsored 401(K) retirement.

Application Process

To receive full consideration, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references via email to: Stephanie Dutton, United East Commissioner, stephanie@gounitedeast.com

Interviews will begin immediately for qualified candidates & applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please visit gounitedeast.com to learn where our institutions are located. The United East is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. The United East will conduct background checks on all final candidates.