Assistant Athletics Director for Communications

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association); New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Athletics Director to oversee the university’s athletic program. The role involves strategic planning, staff supervision, budget management, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in athletic administration.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in athletic administration or executive business administration.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Evidence of skills in fiscal planning and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Overall administrative responsibility for the athletic program including strategic planning.
• Supervision of coaches and staff, along with budget preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Diversity Commitment

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Athletic Administration, Sports Management

Job description

Overall administrative responsibility for the university’s comprehensive athletic program, including strategic planning, coaches and staff supervision, budget preparation and management, external relations, including fundraising, marketing, promotions, and public relations, and an understanding and commitment to Title IX. NCAA and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference rules compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Athletic Administration, Sports Management or related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience within an inter-collegiate institution, athletic conference, or a combination of five years of athletic administration and executive-level business administration experience.

• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

• Must demonstrate the ability to lead and manage a complex organization that serves multiple constituencies.

• Evidence of skills in fiscal planning, budget management, and personnel management.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Division II Athletics.

• Administrator experience.

• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.

• Proven success in fundraising and donor relations.