The Capital Athletic Conference is accepting applications for the position of Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Championships. This full-time, two-year position is funded primarily through the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minorities & Women's Internship Grant, and offers the candidate the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of collegiate athletic administration at the conference level. The Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Championships will work with the Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner in all aspects of the Capital Athletic Conference office. The desired start date is August 2018.

Responsibilities: The Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Championships will be involved in the conference’s day-to-day operations, including the setup and management of conference championships; creating and managing social media campaigns directed at championship events; oversight of conference SAAC summit and meetings; assisting with the administration of the NCAA DIII Strategic Initiatives Grant funds; assisting with expanding diversity & inclusion initiatives throughout the conference; assisting with conference and NCAA compliance issues; gaining a working knowledge of the financial protocols and budgeting process of the conference office.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Applicants should have a desire to enter college athletics administration. The successful candidate will possess strong writing, communication, organizational, multitasking and interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and the Division III philosophy. Travel and some night and weekend work required.

Salary: $27,660 per year. Funding for professional development opportunities will be an additional $3,000.00 per year. The intern will be reimbursed for all travel expenses associated with conducting conference business, including mileage (at Federal rate), meals and lodging.

Application: Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses) electronically to Commissioner Jeff Ligney at jligney@cacsports.com.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The CAC is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CAC strives to foster a diverse community and encourages applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, including women and ethnic minorities.

Formed in 1989, the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) is a Division III conference that sponsors 22 championship sports with schools in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Full member institutions include: Christopher Newport University, Frostburg State University, the University of Mary Washington, Penn State Harrisburg, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Salisbury University, Southern Virginia University, and York College of Pennsylvania. More information about the conference and member institutions can be found at cacsports.com.