Director of Sport Administration | Metro Conference

Edison, New Jersey, The Director of Sport Administration provides administrative and operational support for the Conference’s sport administration, championships, and student-athlete engagement efforts. The position administers assigned sports, assists with the planning and execution of Conference championships, and works closely with the Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The Director also supports scheduling, officiating, awards, and other sport administration initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Sport Administration & Championships: Oversee all aspects of the operation and administration of assigned Olympic sports and championships. Plan, coordinate, and execute Conference championships for assigned sports, including budgets, logistics, and game operations. Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Directors of Sport Administration, ensuring the effective administration of assigned sports, championships, and Conference initiatives while fostering professional growth and operational excellence. Conduct coaches’ group meetings for assigned sports to facilitate communication and decision-making. Assist in the development and implementation of in-season, championship, and administrative policies for assigned sports. Oversee officiating operations for assigned sports and collaborate with Coordinators of Officials to ensure quality and consistency. Develop and manage Conference schedules for assigned sports. Oversee ticketing operations for assigned Conference championships, including pricing, sales, reporting, customer service, and coordination with host institutions and ticketing partners. Work closely with host institutions, vendors, and partners to ensure all event requirements are met. Oversee the coordination of statistics, public relations efforts, and record keeping in collaboration with the media relations staff for assigned sports and championships. Assist with the development and implementation of tiebreaker procedures for assigned sports. Prepare end-of-season reports, including statistics and feedback from championships. Administrative Support Assist with the preparation and distribution of sportsmanship-related correspondence to member institutions. Assist with the certification of championship eligibility for Conference sports, including verification that member institutions have met the required number of contests for championship eligibility and review of all required forms and documentation. Assist with beginning-of-year correspondence to member institutions regarding required Conference and NCAA forms, certifications, attestations and related documentation. Maintain appropriate records and tracking documents related to sportsmanship, championship eligibility and other assigned administrative responsibilities. Provide administrative support related to NCAA and Conference legislation and policies as they pertain to sport administration and championship operations. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Student-athlete Development: Provide support for the Student-athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), including coordination and facilitation of meetings and activities. Awards & Participant Gifts: Assist with the inventory, and distribution of all Conference awards, trophies, medals, and participant gifts, ensuring consistency with Conference branding standards. Assist with Coordinating the selection, ordering, and distribution of participant gifts for Conference championships and special events, working closely with member institution administrators, coaches, and vendors to ensure timely delivery. Event & Championship Support: Assist in the planning and on-site execution of the annual men’s and women’s basketball championships. Assist in the planning and execution of all NCAA championships hosted by the Conference. Reporting Structure: Reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner, Sport Administration. Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with 100% of premiums paid by the Conference. 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% contribution from the Conference. Accrual of 20 days annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days each year. 22 paid holidays in the 2026-27 academic year. Half-day Fridays in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Monthly cell phone reimbursement. Working Conditions: This position is based at the Conference Office. This position requires the ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, weekends, nights and holidays. This position includes required attendance at select Olympic sport championships, the Conference’s Basketball Championships and NCAA-hosted events. Application Process: A letter of application, resume and a list of at least three professional references should be sent via email to employment@themetro.org. Please list the job title and candidates’ name in the subject line of the email. The Conference is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. This job description outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Commissioner of Sport Administration and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The Conference Office reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies: • Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated. • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills. • Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels. • Ability to work collaboratively with Conference staff, administrators, coaches, student-athletes and external partners. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information    with discretion. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines. • Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.