Assistant Athletic Director: Student-Centered Leader

3M HEALTHCARE; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

40 hours per week

Benefits package

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director to support the Director of Athletics in Joliet. The role focuses on leadership, day-to-day operations, and championing student success, equity, and holistic development for student-athletes.

The position involves coordinating transportation, facilities, and game-day logistics, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies. A bachelor’s degree and college athletic department experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in education, sports management, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a college athletic department.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Management experience directing and supervising the work of others.
• Marketing experience in promotion of athletic programs.
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with students and staff and work with a diverse population.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, financial management, oral and written communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coordination, and administrative support to the Director of Athletics and the Athletic Department.
• Assist in executing departmental priorities, strategic initiatives, and daily operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and supporting a student-centered athletic environment.
• Oversee transportation needs for athletic teams, including coordination of rental vehicles and fleet usage.
• Track, document, and report transportation expenses for travel, ensuring cost-efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure departmental vehicles are inspected, serviced, and compliant with safety regulations; supervise staff operating them.
• Oversee scheduling and coordination of athletic facilities for internal and external use.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor contractual agreements for facility rentals.
• Coordinate comprehensive game-day schedules, including facility preparation, timelines, and staffing plans.
• Represent the Athletic Department at home and away events; oversee operations and student-athlete support during events.
• Support community engagement and partnership development to enhance visibility and impact of the Athletic Department.
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to athletics administration.
• Possibility to serve in a coaching role based on performance and approval by the Director of Athletics.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Budget/financial management

Marketing experience

Spanish knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/sports management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joliet Junior College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director to support the Director of Athletics in Joliet. The role focuses on leadership, day-to-day operations, and championing student success, equity, and holistic development for student-athletes.

The position involves coordinating transportation, facilities, and game-day logistics, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies. A bachelor’s degree and college athletic department experience are required.