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The University of California Intercollegiate Athletics Department sponsors a broad-based program that supports 27 NCAA Division I sports programs. The primary goal of the department is to put student-athletes in the best position to succeed, both in academics and in athletics, and a significant part of the equation is hiring and retaining the best coaches and staff possible. Cal regularly ranks near the top of the Directors' Cup standings, including a seventh-place finish in 2005-06 when the Bears captured three team national championships and six individual NCAA titles.
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Current Job Openings
The department currently employs approximately 145 career employees, 80 coaches and 130 student employees. We are currently seeking creative, hard-working, dedicated people to fill the following open positions:
| Director/Manager of Ticket Operations | Job Requisition Number: 15868| Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
The Director/Manager of Ticket Operations will be responsible for directing, managing, developing, and supporting the overall and day to day operational and strategic aspects of the Athletic Ticket Office. This includes the development of operational procedures, budget administration, inventory management, the supervision of all ticket office staff, and the oversight of on-site ticket sales/customer service efforts. This position will be responsible for running a ticketing operation that processes over $15M in ticket sales annually. | Job Responsibilities:
• Oversees and manages the overall and day to day operations for the Athletic Ticket Office.
• Formulates, proposes, and implements standard operating policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines relevant to ticket operations. Ensures sound accounting procedures for ticket operations and inventory control.
• Leads ticketing operations for football and manages all football game day ticket operations. Responsible for the set-up of auxiliary box offices. Works with Event Management to ensure security needs are met for the event. Manages player-guest admissions, media pass list, recruit admissions, will call admissions, and game day ticket sales. Responds to customer service issues. Maintains accurate records for attendance calculations.
• As the Department's expert with regard to ticket operations, regularly provides guidance to leadership to other departmental units with regard to procedures and protocol.
• Responsible for ensuring that ticket orders are processed efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner and are distributed properly.
• Works collaboratively with other external affairs functional unit heads (Development, Marketing, Ticket Sales, Customer Service/Retention, IMG, Event Management and Facilities) to help ensure efficient operations and effective customer service.
• Providing support to the Sales, Marketing, and Service team in finding ways to drive prospective clients and retain current customers.
• Responsible for overseeing ticket sales/customer service efforts on-site at events, through the ticket sales/will call windows.
• Supervises four Athletic Ticket Office staff members. Responsible for hiring, training, advising, and conducting performance management.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Advanced knowledge of collegiate ticketing industry and best practices.
• Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions.
• Effective listening skills.
• Good judgment and effective decision-making and problem resolution skills, including skill to recognize and deal effectively and appropriately with real and potential problem areas, including skill to determine the issues/problems that need to be brought to the attention of higher level staff and/or management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer applications.
• Substantial knowledge of Paciolan Ticketing System and other ticketing systems.
• Knowledge of accounting, cash handling, finance, audit procedures, marketing and computerized ticketing systems.
• Ability to lead and supervise other employees.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, if needed.
• Knowledge of applicable NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Prior experience leading an athletic ticket operation.
• Working knowledge of the University's and Department's cash handling policies.
• Knowledge of the campus and department, including its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the department's products and services.
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| Assistant Athletic Trainer | Job Requisition Number: 15824| Hiring Unit: Sports Medicine |
Job Description:
The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work with Intercollegiate Athletic Division I athletics teams and other sports/duties as assigned. He/she will work in collaboration with staff, Head Athletic Trainer, and team physicians and will assist with the direct provision of injury evaluation, athletic training and rehabilitation services for intercollegiate athletes. | Job Responsibilities:
Daily operations for the athletic training room as above, and also including the following:
• Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Head Athletic Trainer communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams
• Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student athletes
• Injury reporting and documentation, maintenance of medical charts
• Taking inventory, ordering, and restocking clinical and clerical supplies
• Ensuring safety of patients and staff by enforcing safety procedures
• Appropriate training in and adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g. blood-borne pathogen training and prevention, annual TB testing and other health screening requirements)
• Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room and other sites as designated
• Keeping up with continued education and maintaining good standing with N.A.T.A Board of Certification
• Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Appropriate education, training and certification with the National Athletic Trainer's Association
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience
• Experience as a certified athletic trainer in competitive athletic environment, 2 years experience including graduate assistantship
• Proven ability to meet multiple demands in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Strong written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a complex, dynamic, fast paced environment
• Good standing with N.A.T.A. board.
• Ability to meet the extensive time commitments required as an Athletic Trainer for a Division I program (after hours training room coverage, weekend travel for event coverage, etc.)
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Master Degree (or significant progress toward degree) in related field
• Additional related education and training
• Additional experience as a certified athletic trainer in competitive athletics at the professional and/or Olympic level
• Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine
• Knowledge of clinical information/ appointment systems
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| Men's Gymnastics Head Coach | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Men's Gymnastics |
Job Description:
The Head Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Men's Gymnastics program. This includes coaching and managing student-athletes, recruiting, fundraising, and developing objectives and strategies for a successful program.
This is a contract position. The original contract term will be one year but will be up for renewal based upon performance.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references submitted as a single attachment with your application to Debbie Schram at dschram@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
• Coaches team at practices and competitive events.
• Assumes responsibility for building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
• Collaborates with Athletic Trainers, Assistant Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Proposes budgets, reconciles expenses and proposes purchases for sports program. Operates program within the approved budget guidelines.
• In conjunction with various units within the athletic department, participate in donor meetings and events, participate in public relations activities, and monitor both individual and team academic performance to ensure that academic requirements are met.
• Plan and manage youth sports camps and clinics following all NCAA rules and departmental policy.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Must have highly advanced and effective inter-personal, motivational and team leadership skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate creativity, sound judgment and decision-making, be an effective problem solver, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be recognized expert in team sport and coaching principles for student athletes.
• Must have supervisory and leadership skills to mentor and develop assistant coaching or program instruction staff.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience
• Collegiate level coaching experience, preferably at Division I level
• Familiarity with rules and regulations of NCAA and MPSF Conference
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| Revenue Assistant | Job Requisition Number: 15786| Hiring Unit: Finance, Operations, & Technology |
Job Description:
: The Revenue Assistant will review and approve deposits made through the development office and provide necessary back up to University Relations (UREL). This position will aid in streamlining the deposit process and assist with reconciliations of department revenues. The Revenue Assistant will also ensure that donor pledges are up to date and that transactions post to the correct chart of account. This position is part of the Business and Finance Office in IA and reports directly to the Revenue Analyst.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Reviews, processes, and approve financial data and transactions
• Assist in reconciliation of gift and ticket revenue
• Promote efficiency in the gift entry process for annual fund donations and assist in developing departmental processes for entering and depositing donor gifts and miscellaneous income
• Write Cal Advancement Data Systems (CADS) reports to obtain necessary information for IA
• Ad hoc reporting for coaches, senior staff, and major gift officers
• Develop written procedures for dual flow (from IA to UREL and vice versa) of newly booked pledges to annual funds
• Ensure pledges are fully documented and on file with UREL
• Establish a process with UREL to ensure annual fund pledge reminders are being sent in a timely manner
• Facilitate staff and student worker training on the new CADS gift entry module
| Selection Criteria - Required:
o Bachelors degree in analytical field, such as Business or Mathematics
o Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies, and procedures
o Knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems
o Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular in Excel, and in common desktop/web applications
o Extremely strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
o Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, active listening, as well as effective verbal and written communication skills
o Critical thinking, sound judgment and decision-making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems
o Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to professional and support staff.
o Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-10 Conference, the NCAA, as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
o Experience in IA
o Computer programming and database experience (examples include: Business Objects, WEBi, Crystal Reports, and Advance)
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| Equipment Manager | Job Requisition Number: 15793| Hiring Unit: Equipment Room |
Job Description:
The equipment manager is responsible for equipment safety standards, policy, compliance and inventory. The Equipment Manager, under the general supervision of the Director, will assist with the overall equipment operation of the 29 Division 1 varsity sports to include the involvement with both Men's and Women's programs. This position's responsibilities include: ordering, sizing, inventory, issuing, returning, maintaining, and monitoring all apparel and equipment for the Athletic Department. The Equipment Manager reports to the Director of Equipment and is part of a team of 6 full time employees plus student workers.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Maintain inventory records of all assigned athletic teams.
• Fit student-athletes with proper size of equipment and uniforms.
• Work closely with assigned coaches, advising them with respect to the purchase, issue and return of all athletic equipment.
• Supervise and account for the issue, return, storage, and maintenance of the athletic equipment for assigned intercollegiate sports.
• Coordinate laundry to implement process for all practice and game clothing, uniforms in order to support team practice and games for each assigned sport.
• Work directly with representatives from vendor companies to research, select, and purchase necessary clothing and equipment for sport teams.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from members of senior staff and donors.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Thorough knowledge of program activity and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of AEMA best practices and methodologies.
• Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications.
• Customer service focused attitude and ability to work with a diverse work group
• Must be organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing deadlines and multiple priorities
• AEMA Certification - Athletic Equipment Manager's Association
• Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-10 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Prior experience working in equipment for an intercollegiate athletic organization.
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| Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts | Job Requisition Number: 15698| Hiring Unit: Development |
Job Description:
The Athletic Development Office, which is the sole fundraising group for IA, is responsible for major gifts, annual giving, athletic campaigns, donor stewardship and alumni relations. We are currently seeking two (2) Senior Associate Directors of Major Gifts. This position is responsible for helping to meet the fundraising objectives of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and ensuring that predetermined fundraising goals with regard to major gifts are met.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts, the Major Gift Officer (MGO) is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift-level prospective donors.
The MGO has responsibility for developing and managing the Athletic Department's relationships with its valued supporters and must ensure these relationships are nurtured and maintained for the benefit of the department over time. The MGO will be assigned a specific portfolio based department objectives of donors and prospects that have the potential to give at the major gift level.
| Job Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and direct large-scale fundraising campaigns which include multiple components.
o Manage a portfolio of 200+ major gift prospects, with the capacity to give between $25,000 and above.
o Make at least 12-15 substantive contacts per month (e.g. significant moves that advance a relationship).
o Qualify major gift prospects and solicit gifts directly.
o Ensure that predetermined fundraising goals are met, including major gift and other key initiatives.
o Design and implement customized, donor-specific cultivation and solicitation strategies.
o Work closely with administrators, coaches, staff and volunteers to participate in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.
o Apply knowledge and understanding of the University of California, Berkeley and Intercollegiate Athletics, its traditions, programs, campus issues, needs, and priorities to the development process. Persuasively discuss athletic programs, needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers.
o Draft/write proposals for solicitation of individual, corporate, and/or foundation prospects.
o Independently manage collaborative working relationships with fundraising colleagues in University Relations and campus schools and units to develop strategies for joint solicitation and to negotiate differences.
o Provide support, where needed, to the Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts and Executive Associate Athletic Director for Advancement.
o Comply with University policies regarding managing prospects, updating CADS database and other policies.
Assist with the structuring and development of Intercollegiate Athletics fundraising efforts, including the development of new fundraising strategies, new ways to structure gifts and new fundraising marketing materials.
o Recruit, train, and support key volunteers who assist in advancement efforts.
o Facilitate communication between administrators, coaches, donors, prospects and volunteers, as appropriate.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations and public relations.
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of intercollegiate athletics fund raising, including demonstrated ability to work within the broader institution and the demonstrated understanding of the unique nature of athletics fund raising.
• Advanced written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Skill to meet or exceed fundraising goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience identifying, cultivating and directly soliciting major gifts in a University setting.
• Understanding of tax guidelines governing charitable giving.
• Ability to interact effectively with volunteers, prospects and senior campus officials.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and quickly discern complex and competing interests.
• Technical proficiency - solid computer skills with basic office software (e.g. Microsoft Office) and ability to quickly learn function-specific software.
• Ability to travel and attend weekend and evening events.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres.
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| Chief Financial Officer | Job Requisition Number: 15609| Hiring Unit: Finance, Operations, & Technology |
Job Description:
Athletics is one of the most visible units on campus and many of the university's stakeholders (internal and external) are particularly interested in Athletics' financial condition and how its financial performance impacts the university. This position involves developing, interpreting and implementing financial concepts for financial planning, resource planning (dollars), and control of organizational budget. Analyzes and prepares recommendations for financial plans, including annual resource allocations, future requirements, and operating forecasts.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of campus budget systems through supervision and oversight of budget staff; functions as chief budget liaison for budget allocations, oversees analysis and policy development for campus-wide funding issues and budget processes, resource allocations and funding models.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and reporting of operational and capital budgets and budget processes, staff budgeted FTE, performance of financial planning.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment. Works to ensure policies are followed.
• Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, unit and/or customers.
• In addition, serve with campus Chief Administrative Officers on campus projects/committees that impact campus-wide decisions.
• Manages financial activities of department through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, and employees.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Must have advanced knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Inter-personal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels.
• Requires knowledge of financial policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques; human resource planning; accounting and bookkeeping.
• Client services oriented, has good listening, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Interest in and passion for students and intercollegiate athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Professional certification
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| Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Manager | Job Requisition Number: 15681| Hiring Unit: Development |
Job Description:
We are currently seeking an Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Manager who will work in the department's Development Office. | Job Responsibilities:
• Implement sport fundraising, alumni relations and communications programs and activities; or plans.
• Successfully raise funding for programs across Cal Athletics
• Develops and maintains reports, providing basic analysis of program trends, and short and long range results.
• Monitors and documents program activities and results.
• Schedules and/or coordinates fundraising committee efforts across various sports
• Drafts informational and marketing materials for review for assigned programs.
• Assists in developing materials for specific fundraising activities and/or promotional efforts as writing, speaking, telephoning, et cetera, as needed.
• Handles special projects/assignments involving direct interaction with alumni volunteers and donors.
• Manages communications plans and annual reporting on fundraising progress across sports
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training/experience.
• Ability to work across multiple databases and CRM systems
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the campus and with external constituencies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Skill to maintain confidentiality.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Working knowledge of the institution, its mission, vision, goals, achievements, policies, and infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations.
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| Facilities Intern - Dispatcher & Administration Support | Job Requisition Number: 15658| Hiring Unit: Facilities |
Job Description:
The Facilities unit manages a variety of sports facilities ranging from large spectator venues such as California Memorial Stadium (CMS) and Haas Pavilion to specialty areas such as Spieker Pool and the Hellman Tennis Complex. The Facilities budget is $3.9 million and the unit is comprised of 27 employees. The Facilities Intern Dispatch and Administrative support position has been established to assist with the planning and execution of maintenance and operational tasks at IA facilities.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with the development, execution and tracking of the preventive maintenance program for CMS, Simpson Center, Haas Pavilion and other IA facilities
• Manage the new on-line Facilities Request program
• Assign or dispatch tasks to Facilities staff. Track progress of work and communicate with requestors and clients about status of jobs.
• Assist with management and tracking of warranty items with Capital Projects, Webcor, and sub-contractors at California Memorial Stadium
• Process Physical Plant work orders and shutdown requests
• Initiate, process & track purchase requests
• Coordinate contractor and service personnel schedules, facility access, parking, etc.
• Assist with reconciliation of Facilities operational budget
• Assist with budget and planning for FY 2015 / create budget document
• Review and monitor utility consumption and expenditures
• Develop Haas Pavilion gymnasium transition schedules
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Knowledge of building systems, equipment, and execution of preventive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of collegiate sports programming including student athlete training needs as well as the requirements and details of hosting major, high profile spectator events.
• Knowledge and experience with computer facility scheduling programs such as EMS, Outlook and Gmail schedules
• Thorough interpersonal skills including good service orientation and effective problem solving.
• Thorough and effective skills to multi-task and prioritize daily activities effectively.
• Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the Pacific-12 Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the Berkeley campus of the University of California adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Knowledge of budget development and reconciliation
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving.
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| Director of Stewardship | Job Requisition Number: 15414| Hiring Unit: Development |
Job Description:
The Director of Stewardship contributes to the department's fundraising goals by creating, directing and managing the stewardship plan for multiple groups within the Intercollegiate Athletics Department with a specific focus on principal donors, funds and foundations. She/He is responsible for leading the success of the department's overall stewardship goals. The Director of Stewardship will develop and maintain personal relationships and rapport with principal donors. She/He will represent Intercollegiate Athletics at various sports and other events both on and off campus and foster relationships with donors at such events.
Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts, the Director of Stewardship will design custom reporting for various individuals and groups, create detailed compelling case statements for raising funds and create and manage collateral and communications for fundraising initiatives. She/He will be responsible for developing and maintaining standardized pricing for department wide pledge and fund documentation and liaise with University Relations to ensure consistency in reporting and stewarding donors as well as act as the primary liaison with other campus units on reporting standards and integration. Working with the Director of Athletic Campaigns, she/he will design and implement naming recognition plans and procedures for capital project campaigns. The Director of Stewardship will spearhead and direct the selection committee for annual student-athlete named scholarship recipients and manage student-athlete and coach interaction with donors.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Produce the Intercollegiate Athletics Annual Report
• Identify potential donors and collaborate with major gift officers in the development, growth and stewarding of those relationships.
• Collaborate with various campus units on fundraising proposals, appropriate donor recognitions, and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Advancement on proposals for and the stewarding of principal donors.
• Liaise with various campus units to recognize and steward shared principal donors, including University Relations to maximize the benefit to IA's donors of the stewardship programs managed centrally.
• Create and deliver required foundation, fund and individual reporting.
• Manage endowment reporting.
• Create and manage a library of fundraising proposal templates.
• Lead annual scholarship selection committee, and manage scholarship assignments, communications and donor engagement.
• Direct and select donor related stories for the Cal Sports Quarterly magazine and collaborate with the Athletics Communications department in the copy and layout of stories as well as approve donor related communications on the department's website and print material.
• Create policies and procedures for acknowledging Intercollegiate Athletics donors at all levels including creating appropriate naming recognition plans for athletics capital project campaigns.
• Spearhead donor stewarding events such as the Scholarship Dinner, Bear Backer Thank You lunch.
• Collaborate with Executive Associate Athletic Director for Advancement, Director of Major Gifts, Director of Annual Gifts and Director of Athletic Campaigns regarding fundraising initiatives, donor identification and stewarding.
• Represent Intercollegiate Athletics at various campus events and donor events and interact with donors and campus leaders at such events.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Bachelors degree plus a minimum of 5 years or related experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent people skills and ability to solve problems efficiently.
• Experience interacting with community leaders and high capacity individuals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating and communicating with groups and stakeholders with competing interests.
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Advanced degree.
• Working knowledge of the institution and its mission and vision.
• Knowledge and understanding of college athletics, the Pac-12 and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience working with various donor databases.
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| Programmer/Systems Analyst | Job Requisition Number: 13937| Hiring Unit: Information Technology |
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of internal and external software applications and systems for the department. The primary focus for this position is the development and maintenance of the department's comprehensive financial systems. Additional responsibilities include the development and maintenance of the department employee database, travel system, and data interfaces with campus financial and development systems. The position deals with multiple parties within Intercollegiate Athletics and entities outside of the department including but not limited to IST, BFS, the Controller's Office, Campus Cashier, University Relations, and CyberSource.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Collecting customer requirements, developing system specifications and project plans
• Programming using .Net, C#, JavaScript and HTML languages and concepts
• Providing professional and high level technical expertise to all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Contributing to the successful and timely delivery of all software projects
• Utilizing expert troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Articulating technical issues clearly to upper management
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new technologies and their applicability to the departments needs
• Other duties as assigned.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Extensive knowledge and development experience with the follow technologies;
o Visual Studio 2008/2010,
o Net Frameworks 3.5/4.0
o Web Services, IIS (6/7.5)
o SQL Server 2005/2008
o Reporting Services 2005/2008
o JavaScript/VBScript
o Visual Basic for Applications
o C#
o MS Access 2007-2010
o Microsoft Sharepoint
o Microsoft InfoPath
• Experience with IIS 6 and 7
• Experience with creating unit and regression tests
• 5 years programming experience in .Net languages and object oriented design
• At least one year experience as a Team Lead, Senior Developer or similar role
• Extensive working knowledge of SQL Server (2005+) databases, constructing SQL and stored procedures, and experience working with SQL Server.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Knowledge and development experience with the follow technologies;
o WCF - Windows Communication Foundation
o HTML 5
o Silverlight (3 through 5)
o Ajax
• Must have knowledge relating to the design and development of applications programs across the organization.
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
• Requires interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Has skills needed to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
• Must be able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Requires ability to understand business needs and how business systems can support those needs.
• Has ability to interface with management on a regular basis.
• Must be self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Must have advanced skills in web applications, web programming language and object oriented programming concepts.
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| Fan Experience Game Day Interns | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
The University of California Athletic Department is looking to hire Fan Experience Game Day Interns; this team of individuals will work on the marketing and promotions of athletic events. This positions reports to the Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. The selected candidates will learn how to develop and implement marketing plans for designated sports including football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball.
This is an unpaid, part-time internship. Please email cover letter and resume to Katie Lee at katielee@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
- Mandatory to work all football home games.
- Work with external operations personnel including sales and customer service, digital marketing, athletic ticket office, event management, and facilities to learn how to execute a successful event.
- Gameday event management (pre-game, in-game and post-game responsibilities).
- Coordination of promotional events and game day activities, including promotion item distribution, contests, information table set-up and on-field presentations.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite.
- Ability to work in a time sensitive, team oriented environment.
- Must be able to work the following schedule:
• All 2013 home football games (schedule found at calbears.com)
• Select Friday's before home football games
• Select home volleyball games
• 5 office hours/week
• Opportunity to intern through men's & women's basketball season
- Must be able to make training on August 28th and August 29th.
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| Game Day Operations & Promotions Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
The University of California Athletics Department is looking to hire a Game Day Operations and Promotions Intern in the Marketing and Fan Experience Department; this individual will work on the marketing and promotion of athletic events through various outreach efforts. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. The selected candidate will learn how to develop and implement marketing plans for designated sports including football, volleyball, men's and women's basketball.
Internship begins August 1st, 2013 and ends May 31st, 2014. This is an unpaid internship at 75% time and candidate must be able to work some nights and weekends. Please email cover letter and resume to Katie Lee at katielee@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of marketing and promotional efforts for assigned sports and special events that enhance the image and awareness of Cal Athletics with a key focus on maximizing the fan experience at events.
- Mandatory to work all football home games.
- Be the point person for a majority of special events organized by the Marketing & Fan Experience Department.
- Work additional events depending on which sport the intern is assigned; may include volleyball, men's & women's basketball, baseball and softball.
- Work with external operations personnel including sales and customer service, digital marketing, athletic ticket office, event management, and facilities to learn how to execute a successful event.
- Gameday event management (pre-game, in-game and post-game responsibilities).
- Coordination of promotional events and game day activities, including promotion item distribution, contests, information table set-up and on-field presentations.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Experience working in college athletics or other sports marketing organization.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
- Proficiency with Adobe Suite.
- Ability to work in a time sensitive, team oriented environment.
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| Student-Athlete Affairs Community Outreach Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Student-Athlete Affairs |
Job Description:
The Student-Athlete Affairs Community Relations Intern will work directly with the Director and Graduate Assistant of Student-Athlete Affairs. This person will serve an integral role in the continued development of community outreach and strengthening community service opportunities for Cal Student-Athletes. This volunteer internship will provide an individual with a significant learning experience through a wide range of aspects pertaining to Student-Athletes' needs and development, relationship building and networking with community partners and programming and event assistance. Regular mentorship, professional development and peer collaboration opportunities.
This position is unpaid and would require approximately 20 hours per week. Regular business days (hours are flexible). Evening event participation. Please submit applications to student.athletes@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
Lead and organize philanthropy strategy for Student-Athlete Affairs.
Create and test annual opportunity communication and promotion among 800+ Student-Athletes.
Design and implement involvement and community networking ideas.
Respond to team and coach requests for community service engagements.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
Candidate has philanthropy and/or community service organization experience.
Highly organized and experienced in communication.
Takes initiative to solve problems.
Must attend a variety of athletic events, serving as a secondary media specialist.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of media tools and profiles.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
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| Student-Athlete Affairs Social Media Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Student-Athlete Affairs |
Job Description:
The Student-Athlete Affairs Social Media and Communications Intern will work directly with the Director and Graduate Assistant of Student-Athlete Affairs. This person will serve an integral role in the continued development of strategic communication and social media efforts, as well as media and design efforts. This volunteer internship will provide an individual with a significant learning experience through a wide range of aspects pertaining to student-athletes' needs and development, social media and promotions, website development and programming and event assistance. Regular mentorship, professional development and peer collaboration opportunities.
| Job Responsibilities:
Assist in leading social media strategy for programming promotions to 800+ student-athletes.
Create and test annual online communication plan and execute regular improvement updates.
Design and implement promotional strategies and social media techniques.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
Must be versed in use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and Instagram.
Highly organized and experienced in communication.
Takes initiative to solve problems.
Candidate is skilled in video creating and editing.
Must attend a variety of athletic events, serving as a secondary media specialist.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of media tools and profiles.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
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| Game Day Ticket Office Representative | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
This is a part time position for Fall 2013, working Saturdays only, at a pay rate of $85/game. | Job Responsibilities:
• Be a part of the exciting collegiate football game day experience
• Provide customer service when selling tickets, managing player guest and recruit will call, troubleshooting and providing customer service
• Carry yourself in a professional manner when dealing with all patrons
• Work with the Ticket Operations team to provide the best experience for Cal fans
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Must be able to communicate in a clear, pleasant, and professional manner
• Must be on call to work and bondable
• Dependable, meticulous and the ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy is necessary
• Preferred sales/cashiering/customer experience
• Must be able to work all home football games:
8/31/13: vs. Northwestern
9/7/13: vs. Portland State
9/14/13: vs. Ohio State
10/5/13: vs. Washington State
10/19/13: vs. Oregon State
11/2/13: vs. Arizona
11/9/13: vs. USC
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| Event Management Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Event Management |
Job Description:
• 2 positions for Football, Basketball, outside facility rentals and a spring sport
• 1 position for M/W Soccer, Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Basketball
The candidates will assist event staff in the planning, preparation, and execution of game operations for all home athletic events, with a particular emphasis on football, men's and women's basketball and special events.
Football/Basketball/Special Events
June 1, 2013 through June 31, 2014
• 25-35 hours a week
• Must be able to work nights/weekends
• Game Week
• Required:
o Must be available to work the day before a football game
o Game day: Must be available for all football games
o Operations Meetings: Tuesday at 2pm prior to a game
Fall Sports and Basketball
August 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014
• 20-30 hours a week
• Must be able to work nights/weekends
• Game Week:
• Required:
o Office hours: Tuesday
o Game days: 6 hours prior to start of game
• Preferred:
o Operations Meetings: Tuesday at 10am prior to a game
This is an unpaid position with the exception of Football Game Days. Please send applications to Jaime Santoyo at jsantoyo@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in development of football and basketball operational plans
• Support the set-up and breakdown of athletic events
• Provide administrative and office support
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
Recent graduate from undergraduate program. |
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| Premium Seating Sales and Service Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
Cal Sales and Marketing is accepting resumes from college students or recent graduates that are interested in ticket sales with an emphasis in premium seating to fill our unpaid internship position during the Spring 2013 semester. The internship has flexible hours and will provide experience in ticket operations, regular and premium ticket sales and event management. You will have the opportunity to play an integral role in the execution of day to day department goals, in-game programs and promotions along with the overall fan and guest experience at Cal athletic events.
Objectives:
• Exposure to the inner workings of a collegiate athletic department on the forefront of internal college seating sales and service initiatives.
• Gain experience managing multiple events; development of communication and problem solving skills needed to assist in event success.
• Other duties and objectives as assigned.
• 15+ hour commitment per week. Flexible hours.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references submitted as a single attachment with your application, and email to rkristiniak@berkeley.edu.
| Job Responsibilities:
• Primary duties include working as a vital part of Cal sales and marketing staff to provide "the gold standard" of customer service to current and prospective premium seating clients for the Cal Endowment Seating Program(ESP).
• Work under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Sales and Marketing, the Director of Ticket Sales and the Premium Sales and Service Representatives, utilize Paciolan Ticketing Software, and assist with the preparation and execution of game day events including men's basketball games and football games.
• Coordinate ESP/ premium seat ticketing inventory for multiple events including sporting events, ESP seat holder/donor appreciation events and sales and marketing prospecting events.
• Attendance at Cal Golden Bears men's basketball games and football games.
• Manage all mail orders, tickets fulfillment and complimentary seating inventory for premium sales prospecting.
• Help promote our products and customer services to fans during games and events.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Passion for college athletics desire to learn about the sports & entertainment industries
• Critical thinking, self-starting, hardworking individual who has the ability to work within a team atmosphere.
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Knowledge of California Memorial Stadium, Haas Pavilion and Cal Golden Bears athletic teams |
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| Ticket Sales and Service Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing, & Service |
Job Description:
Cal Sales and Marketing is accepting resumes from college students or recent graduates that are interested in the sports industry to fill an unpaid internship position during the Spring 2013 semester. The internship has flexible hours and will provide experience in ticket operations, regular and premium ticket sales, service and event management. You will have the opportunity to play an integral role in the execution of day to day department goals, in-game programs and promotions along with the overall fan and guest experience at Cal athletic events.
Objectives:
• Exposure to the inner workings of a collegiate athletic department that is on the forefront of college sales and service initiatives.
• Gain experience in managing multiple events; development of communication and problem solving skills needed to assist in event success.
• Other duties and objectives as assigned.
• 15+ hour commitment per week. Flexible hours.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references submitted as a single attachment with your application and email to rkristiniak@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
• Primary duties include working as a vital part of Cal sales and marketing staff to provide "the gold standard" of customer service to current and prospective regular seat buyers.
• Attendance at Cal Golden Bears men's and women's basketball games, football games and volleyball games.
• Work under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Sales and Marketing, the Director of Ticket Sales and the Account Executives, utilize Paciolan Ticketing Software, and assist with the preparation and execution of game day events including men's basketball games and football games.
• Coordinate regular seat ticketing inventory for multiple events including sporting events, season ticket holder appreciation events and sales and marketing prospecting events.
• Manage all mail orders, tickets fulfillment and complimentary seating inventory for regular sales prospecting
.• Help promote ESP seating products and customer services to fans during games and events.
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Passion for college athletics desire to learn about the sports & entertainment industries
• Positive, energetic, hardworking individual who has the ability to work within a team atmosphere
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment and
• Ability to lift 30-50lbs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Knowledge of California Memorial Stadium, Haas Pavilion and Cal athletic teams
• Knowledge of basketball & football preferred
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| Email Marketing Internship | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Sales, Marketing & Service |
Job Description:
The University of California Athletics Department is looking to hire a E-mail Marketing Intern in the Digital Marketing Department; this individual will work on marketing and promoting Cal Athletic Events via e-mail. This positions reports to the Director of Digital Marketing. The selected candidate will learn how to develop and implement e-mail marketing plans for football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball specially targeted towards students, campus groups and organizations.
This is an unpaid internship. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Andy Lempart at alempart@berkeley.edu. | Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and execute strategies, plans, and tactics that will effectively engage fans and drive greater acquisition and retention of customers
- Write and produce enewsletters and email for marketing/communications
- Work with CRM Manager , Director of Sales and Athletic Ticket Office for proper data segmentation and targeting
- Track metrics of email including open rates, opt-outs, clicks, sales
- Proactively identify sales and engagement opportunities
- Manage a content calendar
- Assist the Director of Digital Marketing with any additional duties as assigned. | Selection Criteria - Required:
- Working towards achieving a bachelor's degree, graduate degree or equivalent.
- HTML and graphic design background.
- Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience working in college athletics/sports marketing organization, print/web publication or design team | Selection Criteria - Preferred:
- Proficiency and understanding of e-mail marketing
- Ability to work in a time sensitive, team orientated environment. |
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| Olympic Sports Operations Volunteer Intern | Job Requisition Number: | Hiring Unit: Olympic Sports and Camp Operations |
Job Description:
The Olympic Sports Operations Volunteer Intern will work directly with the Olympic Sports Operations staff to provide support for all Men's and Women's Olympic Sports. This position may also assist the Director of Camp Administration with various camp operations responsibilities. This volunteer internship will provide an individual with a significant learning experience through a wide range of aspects pertaining to the day-to-day operations of a NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletic Department.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references with your application. Please submit all application materials via email to olympic.sports@berkeley.edu.
The University of California, Berkeley, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on our department, please visit www.calbears.com. This position may require a back ground check.
NOTE - When submitting application, please identify three groups/pairing (in order of preference) from the list provided below that you would have an interest in working with:
Priority Rankings/Groups
• Camp Administration
• M/W Track & Field & M/W Cross Country
• M/W Tennis & Baseball
• M/W Gymnastics & Lacrosse
• Rugby
• M/W Crew
• Softball & Field Hockey
• Men's Golf & Women's Soccer
• Women's Golf & Men's Soccer
• M/W Water Polo & M/W Swimming & Diving
| Job Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day operational support to the Olympic Sports team which includes M/W Crew, M/W Gymnastics, M/W Tennis, M/W Golf, M/W Soccer, M/W Track & Field, M/W Cross Country, M/W Swimming & Diving, M/W Water Polo, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Softball, Rugby, and Baseball.
• Assisting coaches with athletic event planning and execution; including game day support
• Coordinating special events (e.g. recruiting events, team banquets, fundraising events, post-season championships)
• Assisting with developing and executing marketing plans
• Communicating with alumni, donors and friends of the programs
• Troubleshooting issues that coaches encounter both within the department and with external constituencies
• Assisting with budget development and management
• Preparing paperwork for purchasing and/or travel reconciliation
• Serving as a liaison between coaches and department staff (e.g. Facilities, Event Management, Athletic Communications, Business & Finance, Development)
• Assisting Director of Camp Administration with various camp duties (e.g. customer service, marketing, camp enrollment, operations, administrative support)
| Selection Criteria - Required:
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office and web based applications.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible, fast-paced and dynamic work environment
| Selection Criteria - Preferred:
• Customer service experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad and diverse range of audiences
• Sport specific and/or camp knowledge
• Ability to multi-task and think critically
• May be asked to work non-traditional hours including weekends
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How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions:
- Copy or note the Job Requisition Number of the position you are interested in
- Visit Jobs at Berkeley
- On the left side of the screen under 'Where to Apply', click on 'External Applicants'
- Click on 'View Job Posting / Apply for Job'
- DO NOT check the 'Athletics/Recreation' box under 'Categories'
- Under 'Job# / Keywords in Job Description', enter the Job Requisition Number into the 'Job #:' field
- Click the 'Search' button
- Click the link to the Job Title under 'Posting Title', and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page to complete the application process
- If you have any questions, please contact the Athletics Business & Personnel Office
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