Assistant Athletics Director for Business and Ticket Management

South Dakota Mines seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Business and Ticket Management. This is a full-time, benefited position. This position ensures the department’s financial stability and operational success through comprehensive budget management, purchasing and ordering, working within and understanding the state system, and decision-making authority over daily business office activities. Key duties include managing state-system purchasing, travel requests, and reconciliations. Receive and inventory goods into the department, order office supplies, and arrange for contest management personnel. Additionally, the role ensures compliance with NCAA and state fiscal rules and coordinates essential game-day personnel and ticketing to ensure all athletic contests and office operations run seamlessly.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1 year of related experience in business, accounting, finance or ticketing operations

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree business, accounting, sports management or finance would be preferred.

• At least 2 years of related experience in business, accounting, finance or ticketing operations

Salary: $21.99 - $26.39, dependent on education and experience

To Apply:

Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or hr@sdsmt.edu. Review of applications will begin April 14, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name and email address for each reference).

Campus Information:

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success.  South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.