Coordinator of Soccer Operations

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 890135 - Athletics - Women's Soccer
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Jan 22 2026

Assist in the day‑to‑day operation of the Mississippi State University Soccer Office working with the Head, Associate Head, and Assistant Soccer Coaches and Sport Administrator.

• Plan and manage all team travel including flights, buses, hotels, meals, itineraries, travel rosters, and per diem.
• Coordinate home and away game logistics and game‑day operations.
• Manage the program’s operating budget, including purchase orders, invoices, reimbursements, and financial tracking.
• Order, organize, and manage equipment, apparel, laundry, and team gear.
• Coordinate practice schedules, facility usage, and field space.
• Support recruiting operations by coordinating official and unofficial visits, managing itineraries, meals, lodging, transportation, and recruiting databases.
• Assist with planning and execution of camps, clinics, and s.
• Work closely with the compliance office to ensure adherence to NCAA rules, including CARA hours, travel documentation, eligibility paperwork, and recruiting regulations.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison between coaches, student‑athletes, athletic department staff, visiting teams, and external partners.
• Communicate schedules, updates, and expectations clearly to the team.
• Support alumni, parents, and donor engagement when appropriate.
• Reinforce program standards, professionalism, and daily operational excellence.
• Provide organizational support during high‑pressure periods such as travel, competition, and postseason play.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in related field with one year of experience.

Master’s degree in Athletic Administration.

• Ability to communicate with various constituents, general public, students, coaches, administrators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Exceptional planning, organizational, time management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours.

• Frequent external imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict‑resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Vision requirements:
  Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Please attach your Resume and cover letter to the Application.

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Advertised: Jan 22 2026 Central Standard Time
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