Director of Operations, Baseball

UCLA - Entry Level
Los Angeles · CA
Baseball - Manager · Administrative/Executive Assistant · Technical Director- Any Sport
$56,200 - $56,200 / year
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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Operations, Baseball. This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $56,200.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the general supervision of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Head Baseball Coach, the Director of Baseball Operations will provide administrative and operational services including recruiting for the Baseball program.  Work directly with the coaching staff with management of the recruiting program, which includes working with the Director of Recruiting and the recruiting office.  Assist with the planning and arranging of all team travel including developing itineraries, planning meals, selecting hotels, arranging transportation logistics, and managing all travel-related issues while on team trips.  Manage game day operations at Jackie Robinson Stadium, which includes overseeing the coaches’ and players’ pass list, assisting Game Management with any issues that may arise, acting as a recruiting host for prospective student-athletes that may attend a game.  Work with the Director of Recruiting to organize and execute Junior Day events.  Act as liaison with the UCLA Athletic Communication and Marketing offices.  Work with MLB scouts, distributing rosters, pitching rotations, paperwork and schedules. Help plan special team events throughout the year, including the annual Alumni Game, Dodger College Baseball Classic, and annual meet & greet.  Work with Head Baseball Coach on Alumni relations, including monthly email updates.  Coordinate with visiting teams, including setting up tam practice sessions, assisting with setting up post-game meals, and helping to accommodate any other needs the visiting team may have.  Oversee the team managers.  Assist Head Baseball Coach with preparation of scouting reports and overseeing synergy, trackman during games as well as XOS.  Requires traveling with the team and attending home games, and, evenings and weekend hours are required.

 All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and training required; Experience working in a D1 Athletic Department and University system; Previous experience in college baseball; Knowledge of and experience with collegiate recruiting program (such as Jump Forward); Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments despite various deadlines, competing requirements and changing priorities; including ability or organize and maintain a calendar system; Advanced knowledges of the game of baseball; Advanced computer skills; Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion; Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds; Excellent communication skills, including superior public relations skills, outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships  and correspondence with staff, faculty, media, recruits, visiting coaches, donors, parents, Conference and NCAA officials; Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility; Working knowledge of University purchasing, accounting policies and procedures; as well as contracts and demonstrated budgetary skills; Working knowledge of University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations; Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment; Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly; Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.

 Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on October 2nd, 2025. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references.

 *Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics. 

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.