Assistant Commisisoner of Sport Administration

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Administration, Sports Management, Business Administration, Higher Education, or a related field; master's degree preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience in collegiate athletics administration, conference office operations, championship administration, event management, or facility operations, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies:

• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Conference staff, administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and external partners.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines.

• Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

Sport Administration & Championships:

• Oversee all aspects of the operation and administration of assigned Olympic sports and championships.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Conference championships for assigned sports, including budgets, logistics, and game operations.

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Directors of Sport Administration, ensuring the effective administration of assigned sports, championships, and Conference initiatives while fostering professional growth and operational excellence.

• Conduct coaches’ group meetings for assigned sports to facilitate communication and decision-making.

• Assist in the development and implementation of in-season, championship, and administrative policies for assigned sports.

• Oversee officiating operations for assigned sports and collaborate with Coordinators of Officials to ensure quality and consistency.

• Develop Conference schedules for assigned sports.

• Oversee ticketing operations for all Conference championships, including pricing, sales, reporting, customer service, and coordination with host institutions and ticketing partners.

• Manage Conference equipment and official supplier relationships, including oversight of equipment contracts, vendor partnerships, inventory, and fulfillment of contractual obligations.

• Work closely with host institutions, vendors, and partners to ensure all event requirements are met.

• Oversee the coordination of statistics, public relations efforts, and record keeping in collaboration with the media relations staff for assigned sports and championships.

Awards & Participant Gifts

• Oversee the procurement, inventory, and distribution of all Conference awards, trophies, medals, and participant gifts, ensuring consistency with Conference branding standards and budget objectives.

• Coordinate the selection, ordering, and distribution of participant gifts for Conference championships and special events, working closely with member institution administrators, coaches, and vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Event & Championship Support:

• Assist in the planning and on-site execution of the annual men’s and women’s basketball championships.

• Assist in the planning and execution of all NCAA championships hosted by the Conference.

Committee & Administrative Support:

• Assist in preparing meeting materials and presentations for the Committee on Athletics Administration (COAA) and Sport Management Committee (SMC) meetings.

• Work collaboratively with Conference staff and institutional representatives on strategic initiatives and operational needs.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Commissioner and Senior Associate Commissioner for Sport Administration/SWA.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner, Sport Administration/SWA.

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with 100% of premiums paid by the Conference.

• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% contribution from the Conference.

• Accrual of 20 days annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days each year.

• 22 paid holidays in the 2025-26 academic year.

• Half-day Fridays in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based at the Conference office.

• This position requires the ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, weekends, nights and holidays.

• This position includes required attendance at select Olympic sport championships, the Conference’s Basketball Championships and NCAA-hosted events.

Application Process:

• A letter of application, resume and a list of at least three professional references should be sent via email to employment@maac.org.

• Please list the job title and candidates’ name in the subject line of the email.

• The Conference is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

About the Conference:

• Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, the Conference office is conveniently located just 30 miles from New York City, 25 miles from the Jersey Shore, and 15 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport.

• With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Conference is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year.

• Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.

• The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will be transitioning to the Metro Conference on July 1, 2026.

This job description outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Commissioner of Business & Administration and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The Conference Office reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.