Operations Assistant, Athletics

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Operations Assistant, Athletics

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Home Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Operations Assistant, Athletics

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

HR Home Department

015031 ATHLETICS-BASKETBALL-WOMEN

Pay Grade

13

Proposed Salary

$21.63 hourly

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

General Function

The Operations Assistant, Athletics provides support and managerial assistance in the implementation of various operational functions of the assigned athletic program. Specific areas of responsibility include coordination of team travel, responding to requests for visiting team accommodations, assisting with fund-raising events, assisting with on-campus recruiting events, splicing game film, coordinating film exchange, coordinating facilities scheduling, and performing game day non-coaching activities.

Description of Primary Duties

Oversee the general operations of the women’s basketball program. Assist with on campus recruiting and activity planning, handle all game day needs for home and opponent teams, ensure incoming PSA’s have all paperwork completed and set prior to arrival and assist upon arrival, handle team travel which includes hotels, bus/air fare, coordinate with facilities practice times and facilities; prepare cash advances, and assist with social media and creative content for the program.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience : At least two years of experience in responsible positions organizing and managing projects and/or activities is required. Experience in a university setting is preferred.

Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and computer literacy are required. Experience playing or coaching a sport is preferred.

Other : The scope of the position frequently requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities and requires out-of-town travel.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jo...

Open Date

04/24/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will oversee the general operations of the women’s basketball program.
The first date of consideration is May 22, 2026.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu<..., 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

| Posting Number | 20260109FTS | | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postin... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?

   • Indeed
   • Linkedin
   • Missouri State University Website
   • Google
   • Employee Referral
   • Job Alerts
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Personal Contacts / Networking
   • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
   • Other

2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) 2. Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) 3. Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) 4. Other Documents -1 5. Unofficial Transcripts -2 6. Unofficial Transcripts -3

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