Coordinator of Athletic Operations

About the role

The Coordinator of Athletic Operations oversees event/game management responsibilities in conjunction with the Assistant AD for Facilities and Event Ops. They serve as the department’s primary liaison with campus & community partners for special events & projects. They also assist in planning, coordinating, marketing, and staging university-sponsored sports camps.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of event/game management responsibilities in concert with the Assistant AD for Facilities and Event Ops.
• Serve as the department’s primary liaison with campus & community partners for special events & projects.
• Work in conjunction with athletic coaches and other university staff to plan, coordinate, market, and stage university-sponsored sports camps.
• Aid the Manager for Athletic Facilities on all Physical Plant & IT work orders and project coordination.
• Serve as athletic department liaison to NCAA, GLIAC, CCHA, MHSAA, and outside groups for all special event bids and hosting opportunities.
• Oversee facility scheduling of non-ice facilities and create and maintain a positive environment between all campus & community user groups.
• Provide scheduling and revenue-producing oversight in billing and accounts receivable, where all non-ice athletic facility rental income is concerned.
• Develop, supervise, and implement an internship program for operations & facilities.
• Provide statistical analyses and prepare reports.
• Aid as needed with facility management, athletic ticketing, and overall event operations, including facility tournament administration.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial accounts, as well as the preparation of budget reports.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
• Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Operate a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities.
• Represent Ferris State athletics by serving on various committees and/or attending meetings at the request of the Athletic Director and the Assistant AD for Facilities & Operations.
• Aid in the coordination of athletic camp payroll, employment processes, and submission of all necessary camp personnel forms and paperwork.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of athletic events, camps, and/or athletic facility management experience.
• Revenue generation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or at least two years of college, and currently working on completing a Bachelor's Degree.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational & communication skills (both written and oral).
• The ability to effectively manage staff in event operations, facilities management, and athletic camp settings.
• The ability to provide solid customer service to diverse constituents and user groups.
• The ability to be proactive and work collaboratively with multiple user groups.
• The ability to work varied hours, which include weekends, nights, and travel when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Pay

See Job Summary for details on salary placement. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.

Schedule

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Application

Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or at least two years of college, and currently working on completing a Bachelor's Degree. Required Work Experience: Minimum: Two years of athletic events, camps, and/or athletic facility management experience. Revenue generation experience Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands: BendingCarryingMovingReachingSittingTwistingDrivingLiftingPulling/PushingRepetitive movementStanding Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Provide oversight of event/game management responsibilities in concert with the Assistant AD for Facilities and Event Ops. Serve as the department’s primary liaison with campus & community partners for special events & projects. Work in conjunction with athletic coaches and other university staff to plan, coordinate, market, and stage university-sponsored sports camps. Assist the Manager for Athletic Facilities on all Physical Plant & IT work orders and project coordination. Serve as athletic department liaison to NCAA, GLIAC, CCHA, MHSAA, and outside groups for all special event bids and hosting opportunities. Responsible for overseeing facility scheduling of non-ice facilities and creating and maintaining a positive environment between all campus & community user groups. Provide scheduling and revenue-producing oversight in billing and accounts receivable, where all non-ice athletic facility rental income is concerned. Develop, supervise, and implement an internship program for operations & facilities. Provide statistical analyses and prepare reports. Assist as needed with facility management, athletic ticketing, and overall event operations, including facility tournament administration. Assist the Athletics Office Manager with maintaining accurate and complete financial accounts, as well as the preparation of budget reports. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws. Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Operate a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of our duties Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Represent Ferris State athletics by serving on various committees and/or attending meetings at the request of the Athletic Director and the Assistant AD for Facilities & Operations. Assist in the coordination of athletic camp payroll, employment processes, and submission of all necessary camp personnel forms and paperwork. Skills and Abilities: Job requires excellent organizational & communication skills (both written and oral), the ability to effectively manage staff in event operations, facilities management, and athletic camp settings, and the ability to provide solid customer service to diverse constituents and user groups. Must be proactive and able to work collaboratively with multiple user groups, demonstrating confidence and knowledge of how events and facilities operate. Must be able to work varied hours, which include weekends, nights, and travel when required. Required Documents: Cover LetterResumeUnofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of a Bachelor's degree or progress towards a Bachelor's degree. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript. Initial Application Review Date: June 29, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date: EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD. Advertised: 12 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications Close Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App