Director of Operations - Baseball

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Position Information

Job Title

Director of Operations - Baseball

Position Number

981504

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Director of Operations - Baseball

Position Number

981504

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Department

ATH Baseball

Department Homepage

www.ecupirates.com

Advertising Department

BASEBALL

Division

Athletics

Classification Title

Director Professional

Working Title

Director of Operations - Baseball

Number of Vacancies

1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

$55,000 - $60,000

Position Location (City)

Greenville

Position Type

Non-Faculty

Job Category

Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties

The Director of Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of the ECU Baseball program in accordance with the vision of the Head Baseball Coach. This position manages team travel, including arranging flights, hotel accommodations, developing itineraries and schedules, per diem, and making alternate arrangements when unexpected situations arise. This position has primary responsibility for budget management of the baseball program, oversees practice operations, and serves as liaison with the Athletics Department (senior staff and various departments such as media relations, the Pirate Club, ticket office, and athletics training). Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, this position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Travel Planning:

• Handle all Chrome River duties.

• Secure hotel, buses, flight plans, and meals.

• Prepare season travel schedule with head coach and communicate to student development.

• Secure practice facilities and coordinate travel party with head coach.

• Handle travel money, meal per diems, and home/away game ticket allotment.

Practice Coordinator:
- Communicate with athletic operations practice times and needs.

Responsible for Time Management:
- Communicate with athletic operations practice times and needs.
- Communicate with student-athletes the weekly Time Management Plan.

Team Marketing:
- Liaison between marketing, sports information, and the student-athletes.
- Assist with operating and producing content for the team’s social media accounts.

Compliance:
- Have knowledge of NCAA rules and communicate with compliance office.
- Responsible for all compliance forms for travel.
- Responsible for working with baseball staff on all aspects of ACS software system.

Team Functions:

• Organize and execute the annual Baseball Banquet Fundraiser.
  
• Organize with head coach end of fall dinner for team.

Assist head coach in planning senior day, parent’s day, little league day, Letter winner’s day, etc.
- Assist Director of Player Development for coordinating videos for all practices, home, and away contest.
- Assist Director of Player Development with supervising student managers for video production.

Teamworks:
- Keeping team calendar.
- Keeping track of departmental budget.

Communications:
- Manage both incoming and outgoing communications for the team and coaching staff at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
- Serve as liaison between the public and the ECU Baseball program.
- Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders bi-monthly.
- Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.

• Perform other duties as assigned
  
• Nights, weekends, holidays

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Collegiate baseball operations experience required.

• Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

None

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Original transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date

06/04/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins

06/19/2025

Rank Level

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

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Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy.

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   • ECU Website
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

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