Assistant Director, Mens Hockey Operations (Operations Coordinator)

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Job Summary

The Assistant Director Mens Hockey Operations (Operations Coordinator) is responsible for assisting with the coordination and support of all aspects of the RPI mens ice hockey program to ensure efficient compliant and successful operations. Responsibilities span from game day logistics video preparation travel planning equipment ordering practice scheduling and administrative duties. This role requires strong organizational skills proficiency with athletic administration software and clear communication with coaches student-athletes staff and campus partners.

The Assistant Coordinator of Hockey Operations is a fixed-term position running from December 8 2025 through March 27 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree or two or more years of directly related work experience

• Working knowledge of the game of ice hockey preferably at the collegiate level

• Ability to perform effectively in a high-demand athletic environment with tight deadlines

A relevant combination of education training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (word excel access Outlook)
• Ability to properly handle confidential information
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to perform basic financial functions
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional office demeanor

Representative Job Duties

• Game Day Operations - Assist with on-site coordination for all Division I mens home and away games (locker room setup pre-game routines post-game protocols). Manage official game sheets statistics input and video exchange. Serve as point of contact for officials arena staff and scouts.
• Travel and Scheduling Assist with planning and execution of team travel (air ground lodging meals) and create detailed itineraries. Assist with the coordination of practice schedules rink reservations and equipment room access.
• Equipment assistant Assist in the overall management of the mens hockey teams equipment inventory general maintenance and initial distribution of team gear.
• Administrative and Compliance Assist with the management of rosters practice schedules and game records for the mens hockey program. Aid in on-campus recruiting operations (Ex. campus visit coordination) in compliance with NCAA conference and university policies.
• 5. Communication and Administration - Serve as the liaison between coaching staff athletic department and campus partners in the community (media relations and community service). Maintain up-to-date manuals SOPs. Support marketing and game day promotions as needed.
• Other duties - Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mens hockey program and athletic departments overall mission and operations.

Shift

Non Standard Shift: This position requires a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and occasional travel to support team operations and events.

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: Expected hiring range: $19.00

The Assistant Coordinator of Hockey Operations is a fixed-term position running from December 8 2025 through March 27 2026.

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources ().