Director of Baseball Operations - Derek Francis

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Director of Operations for Baseball. This is a 12-month, full-time position. This position will report directly to the baseball head coach. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Lead and coordinate all logistics related to team travel
• Serve as the liaison regarding equipment orders and distribution and maintenance of equipment while following athletic department policy
• Assist with coordinator of all on-campus recruiting visits/events, baseball game day needs, special outings/events, MLB scout relations, recruiting video distribution and organization, and video work
• Oversee all administrative operations for baseball including serving as a liaison on personnel issues, manage complimentary admissions, and assist with compliance related forms and activities
• Serve as a liaison to administration, compliance, and athletic academic advising regarding student-athletes
• Manage student-athlete information/communication
• Supervise managers and student workers
• Manage annual camp operations in coordination with the coaching staff, business office, compliance, facilities and community constituents
• Any other duties assigned by the head coach

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience and knowledge with Microsoft excel, word and other applications
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends
• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation and customer service

• Bachelor's degree

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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