Director, NCAA Ground Transportation Program

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Ground Transportation Director overseeing the NCAA Ground Transportation program operations and technology platforms. Requires strong leadership and operational management in a sports and transportation context.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeSouth Bend • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $63,750 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing and facilitating the workflow, technology, and daily operations of the NCAA Ground Transportation program
End-to-end ownership of the program’s progress throughout the year
Serve as the primary super user and administrator for the Championship Ground technology platform
Provide first-line user support, troubleshooting issues, answering questions, and escalating technical needs as appropriate
Continuously drive program enhancements by identifying and implementing technological advancements and improvements
Provides leadership and oversight to the NCAA Ground Transportation team, fostering professional development while ensuring strong administrative and organizational support
Oversees cost management and contractual strategy, applying creative solutions to reduce expenses, mitigate risk, and maximize value
Manage and facilitate program workflows with strict timelines
Provides strategic project and portfolio management oversight, applying PMO best practices to drive cross-functional alignment, accountability, and on-time delivery
Build strong relationships and work closely with all partners related to the program, including but not limited to the NCAA, professional bus organizations, and vendors
Work with other Anthony Travel/On Location staff to develop measures to ensure success and resolve issues
Takes initiative to identify solutions to solve process or business problems
Perform situation analysis and decision-making
Implement operational efficiencies, including evaluating current processes for continued improvement
Develop, propose, and present ideas related to the specific transportation needs for NCAA championship events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong client service, vendor management, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor staff
Ability to understand, follow, and improve internal business processes
Clear, concise, and effective communication skills
Professional and effective phone and in-person communication skills
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
10+ years of operations, travel, or ground transportation experience (preferred)
Knowledge of end-to-end ground transportation operations and contracts (preferred)
Familiarity with sports and the bus charter industry (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
paid time off
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost managementcontractual strategytroubleshootingoperational efficienciessituation analysisprocess improvementvendor managementprogram managementtechnology platform administration

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaboration skillsattention to detailinitiativementoringrelationship buildingproblem-solvingorganizational support