Director/Sport Services & Student-Athlete Engagement

Overview: The NEC (formerly known as Northeast Conference), an NCAA Division I athletic conference headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is seeking qualified candidates for a Director of Sport Services and Student-Athlete Engagement position. Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for Sport Services and Associate Commissioner for Compliance and Governance, the Director will play a key role in the organization and oversight of NEC Championship events and NEC SAAC and academic groups.       

Start Date:   This position will commence in July 2026.

Work Environment & Location: This position currently entails a hybrid work environment that favors remote work; however, with a transition to a new Commissioner in the fall, the model could change. The ideal candidate should reside in or be willing to relocate to the greater New York Metropolitan area and be prepared for any type of work environment. The role will require frequent in-person attendance in the NEC office in Bridgewater, NJ as well as travel to NEC Championships for each assigned sport and other meetings or events as needed. Candidates must have access to a vehicle for independent travel to all such events.

Primary duties:

• Serve as primary administrator to select sports for regular season and championships, including:

  • Liaison to the coaches’ groups

  • Develop regular season schedules for assigned sports

  • Manage championship handbooks

  • Conduct pre-championship call

  • Manage facilities set-up

  • Arrange hospitality and hotels

  • Confirm officials for championship

  • Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of select officiating coordinators

• Serve as primary contact for SAAC & SAAC Advisors

  • Monthly calls with SAAC co-chairs & Advisors

  • Monthly SAAC Calls

  • Annual in-person meeting

  • Coordinate SAAC Awards program

  • Selection of SA/Staff for NCAA Leadership Forum

• Serve as primary contact for Academic group

  • Quarterly calls, in-person meeting every other year

  • Coordinate institutional academic calendars annually

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree required.

·         2+ years of previous championships or event management experience in

intercollegiate athletics or professional sports preferred.

·         Strong written and oral communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

·         Excellent time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities and

meet deadlines.

·         Flexibility is essential for travel, evening and weekend commitments,

particularly during championship seasons.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $46,000-$50,000. The NEC also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 403-B retirement plan.

Application: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume and a list of three references via e-mail to Andrew Alia, Associate Commissioner at aalia@necsports.com. 

The review of applications will begin immediately and the deadline to apply is Friday, June 5. 

The NEC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships. The NEC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.