About the position
The Director of Athletics is responsible for the administrative operations of the athletics department, including, but not limited to: departmental budget; student-athlete recruitment and retention; sports offerings portfolio, including new athletic programs; department culture; strategic oversight; assessment; compliance, and conference matters; student-athlete experience; fan experience; facilities rentals; game management; and fundraising, including alumni, donor, and sponsorship cultivation. The role involves leading and managing coaches and administrative staff under a framework that supports the institutional vision and values, department goals, and conference philosophy. The Director will cultivate relationships with existing student-athletes through attending home athletic contests, visiting practices, and attending meetings and events. Collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement on alumni development, cultivation and stewardship, major gifts, annual fund, and sponsorships is essential. The Director will also review and update the athletics strategic priorities on a routine basis ensuring consistency with the College's Strategic Plan, develop and monitor annual recruitment goals in conjunction with Admissions, assess athletics department staff annually based on established key performance indicators, and collaborate with various offices on academic and programmatic elements. The position includes serving on the President's Cabinet and other responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage coaches and administrative staff under a framework that supports the institutional vision and values.
- Oversee the administrative operations of the athletics department, including budget, recruitment, and sports offerings.
- Cultivate relationships with existing student-athletes by attending home athletic contests and practices.
- Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement on alumni development and fundraising.
- Review and update athletics strategic priorities to align with the College's Strategic Plan.
- Develop and monitor annual recruitment goals in conjunction with Admissions.
- Assess athletics department staff annually based on key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs on academic program offerings and student-athlete success.
- Work with the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Recreation on programmatic elements.
- Serve on the President's Cabinet.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field, required.
- Master's degree in related field, preferred.
- At least five years of experience in a higher education athletics department.
- Previous experience as a coach helpful.
