Administrative Manager

Start Date:​​ As soon as possible.

About Urban Squash Cleveland: ​Established in 2012, Urban Squash Cleveland is a youth development organization that combines instruction in the sport of squash, academic support, and enrichment opportunities to empower students to reach their potential. Urban Squash Cleveland recently opened a state of the art facility on the campus of Urban Community School in the vibrant Ohio City neighborhood. The facility has four squash courts, two classrooms, an office and locker rooms. Memberships, squash lessons, clinics and leagues are also available to the community.

Urban Squash Cleveland is a member of the Squash and Education Alliance, a network of twenty five organizations around the world that utilize the highly successful model of providing year-round, long-term support to young people who deserve and desire more. Our organization currently has a total of 47 students on the team, 11 alumni, and a 100% college enrollment rate.

About the Position: ​Urban Squash Cleveland is seeking a self-motivated, full-time Administrative Manager who is passionate about ensuring students and alumni are able to realize their academic, athletic, and personal potential. The Administrative Manager will be a skilled communicator eager to wear different hats in a dynamic, mission driven environment. The Administrative Manager will ensure ​efficient operations for all facets of the organization, manage the facility, and assist with development.

The Administrative Manager will report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Operations:

•  Manage USC’s operations, and work to improve the systems and procedures of the organization’s 10,000 square foot facility.
•  Ensure high quality experiences for ​all students, members, guests, and staff in the facility.
• Develop a strategic allocation of space and resources in the facility.
• Serve as the primary contact for all vendors and implement cost-effective strategies.
• Manage bill payment, technology, inventory and supplies.
• Support the USC team with all programming logistics.
• Manage the communication and coordination of events, which include fundraising celebrations, squash tournaments, and other community experiences.
• Track and analyze student and alumni academic achievement data, performance, and attendance.
• Manage donor, member, volunteer, and student databases.

Development Support:

• Assist in writing grant proposals and reports.
• Prepare marketing and communication materials including donor acknowledgement letters and newsletters.
• Support the Executive Director with preparing for and executing board meetings, committee meetings, and other fundraising opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in education, youth development, and/or social work is highly preferred.
• Deep belief in the potential of all students.
• Commitment to holding high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrated strength in building trusting relationships across lines of difference.
• Thrives working independently and as part of a small team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to manage competing commitments and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

If interested in the position, please send a cover letter and resume to Iago Cornes at iago@urbansquashcleveland.org

Urban Squash Cleveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.