Academy Administrator

D.C. United

The Academy Administrator will assist the Academy Director and the entire Academy staff by providing administrative, logistical and communications support. These duties include but are not limited to communication with Major League Soccer (MLS), different departments within D.C. United, the academy families/players, staff partners. Managing fields, equipment and making travel arrangements is necessary, as is managing calendars and internal financial information. The Academy Administrator will have to be adaptable enough to manage other projects and requests from the staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Academy Director and the entire academy staff
Manage academy calendar in terms of training, matches, travel and other events
Be first point of contact for travel, meals, IT, match logistics, training logistics, equipment logistics, ticketing department, media department
Be first point of contact with families re: logistics
Book hotels, busses, vans, flights, meals for academy travel
Manage equipment orders & distribution
Keep in constant communication with academy players and their families when necessary
Keep in constant communication with Academy Director, Director of coaching and the rest of the staff as necessary
Help with club logistics when necessary
Represent D.C. United with top class appearance & professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative experience in a high paced environment
Exceptional organization, communication, presentation, & management skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends & holidays
Most weekend and some holiday travel will be expected

Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. The good faith anticipated base pay range for this role is shown below, and actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, location, and other business and organizational needs.
Anticipated pay: $50,000.

All candidates must complete a successful background check.

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.