Description

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Administration

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate A.D. is responsible for smooth operation of Cranbrook athletic programs and execution of the Athletic Director’s vision for a culture-driven athletic department where hard work is both expected and recognized. Hands-on mentorship in athletic administration is a primary benefit of this position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain scheduling guidelines for all 22 sports (girls’ and boys’)
• Schedule all conference and non-conference contests (internal and serves as Liaison to the Catholic League scheduling)
• Contract Management
• Officials Management
• Home Contest Logistics (venues, staffing, game supervision, admission)
• Away Contest Logistics (transportation, dismissals, entries, lodging, meals, supervision)
• Practice Logistics (facility scheduling, academic dates, work orders)
• Preseason Logistics (with coaches and Athletic Director)
• Liaise with Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Events as necessary
• Serve as liaison to campus and regional media

Michigan High School Athletic Association Compliance

• Eligibility (Initiate and track Educational Transfer Forms, maintain official team rosters, and track academic eligibility)
• Registration of coaches
• Forms for overnight travel
• Serve as MHSAA Tournament Manager for events on campus

External Representation 

• Stand in for the Athletic Director as assigned
• Represent Athletic Department on MHSAA Committees
• Attend MHSAA and Catholic League annual and monthly meetings

Financial 

• Payment of officials
• Manage digital ticketing

Data Management    

• Manage and Monitor CranNet
• Integrate Arbiter One schedule system in compliance with MHSAA and Catholic League
• Manage all scheduling systems, Arbiter One, Schedule Star and CranNet

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years high-demand administrative support required, work in compliance strongly preferred.
• Proven success in independently managing many projects simultaneously with impeccable organization and follow-through.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required. Will be regularly communicating with students, parents, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. It is necessary to understand, speak, and write in English.
• Positive problem-solving ability is required to perform the functions of this position.
• High-level organizational skills including multi-tasking and time management.
• Must have weekend and early evening availability during fall/winter/spring seasons.
• Must be able to travel regionally to contests and meetings.
• Position requires significant standing/walking for long periods, indoors and outdoors in all weather, and/or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office suite required and Arbiter and Big Teams software a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record required.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution.

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to: Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Administration | Cranbrook Employment Opportunities (ultipro.com)