Athlete Administration Coordinator

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Job Summary:

The Athlete Administration Coordinator is a key support role within the University of Wisconsin Athletics Department providing operational administrative and strategic assistance to the Deputy AD COO General Manager and Directors of Athlete Administration. This position supports the day-to-day execution of athlete administration functions including revenue share tracking contract administration logistics athlete and agent communications and coordination with various stakeholders. The coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring processes are organized compliant timely and aligned with departmental strategy while supporting high-level decision-making in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Athlete Administration Coordinator will have the primary responsibilities set forth below:

Operational & Strategic Support

Provide operational administrative and analytical support to the Deputy AD COO General Manager and Directors of Athlete Administration in the execution of athlete administration strategy including:

• Coordinate across sport programs and athlete administration staff to ensure alignment and execution
• Assist with tracking maintaining and updating sport-specific revenue share and cap-related data and documentation
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data entry within university systems and internal tracking tools
• Support consistent application of revenue share policies procedures and compliance requirements
• Conduct background research and compile comparative or market data to support planning and decision-making
• Assist with implementing and refining processes systems and workflows as athlete administration evolves
• Prepare summaries trackers and briefing materials to support leadership decision-making
• Support scheduling meeting preparation follow-ups and documentation related to athlete administration initiatives

Contract Administration Communications & Stakeholder Coordination

Support the administration of revenue share contracts and serve as an operational resource for athlete and agent-facing processes including:

• Assist with contract preparation coordination distribution tracking and execution across multiple sports
• Manage contract timelines workflows and documentation to ensure deadlines and compliance requirements are met
• Maintain organized records templates and process documentation related to athlete contracts
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support contract processing and payments
• Support onboarding of incoming student-athletes related to athlete administration systems and requirements
• Maintain and update agent databases contact lists and communication logs
• Support the development of communication materials guides and resources for athletes and agents

This position may also perform other duties as assigned in support of the Deputy AD COO General Manager and athlete administration operations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves on committees and attends meetings representing the interests of the unit or program

• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies

• Assists recommends and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues personnel matters and budgetary problems

• Analyzes data and trends compiles progress reports and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success

Department:
Wisconsin Athletics Administration

Compensation:

The minimum starting salary will be $48107 but is dependent on the selected applicants qualifications and experience.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation holidays and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football mens basketball and mens hockey and/or the varsity sports pass.

More Benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• 13 years of experience in collegiate athletics professional sports or a related administrative or operations-focused role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate cross-functionally with staff at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of athlete compensation contracts or revenue share concepts preferred

Education:

• Bachelors degree required

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Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range commensurate with the candidates qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

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