Assistant to the Director of Athletics

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental

Wellness Incentives and Rewards

Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Hall

Disability and Insurance Benefits

Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI

Job summary

Rhode Island College seeks an Assistant to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation to support student-athlete programming and campus recreation services. You will coordinate support services, travel, facilities and events, while helping with fundraising, community outreach and fan engagement.

Working closely with the Director, this role helps ensure student-athlete success, maintaining safe operations and building school spirit through marketing, attendance, and program

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work with a diversified population.
• Strong knowledge and ability with computers and web-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and programming of student-athlete support services with emphasis on success and retention.
• Help manage Recreation Center operations, including membership data and fiscal controls.
• Support department fundraising and community outreach activities.
• Coordinate travel, events, and contest management for intercollegiate athletics.
• Provide oversight for school and clinic programs targeted at community outreach.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Web-based tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Title

Assistant to the Director of Athletics

Division

President's Office Division

Department Name

Athletics and Recreation

Position Type

Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview

The Assistant to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation helps shape a positive, engaging experience for student-athletes and the broader campus community. Working closely with the director, this role supports student-athlete success and keeps athletics and recreation programs running smoothly by coordinating student support services, team travel, facilities, and athletic events. The position also contributes to fundraising, community outreach, and marketing, while guiding student-athlete leadership activities and helping build school spirit and fan engagement.

Primary Purpose

To support the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and supervision of programs, and activities that are athletic and recreational in nature with special emphasis on student and student-athlete programming.

• Assist in the supervision and programming of the Department’s student-athlete support services with ongoing emphasis on student-athlete success and retention (i.e., academic support and counseling, registration, prepare statistical reports, monitor enrollment, etc.).
• Assist in the overall and safe management of the Recreation Center with specific emphasis on the membership operation including the computation of relevant data (i.e., program attendance, etc.) and the support of ongoing fiscal controls.
• Assist in the overall and safe management of the Department’s motor pool and transportation operation.
• Assist and support special community, and campus-based programming (i.e., CHOICES , community service projects, marketing events, summer camps, etc).
• Assist in departmental fundraising activities with special emphasis in the upgrading and upkeep delivery of an email, web-based, delivery system.
• Assist in the delivery of services (i.e., prepare purchasing reports, etc.), as well as the maintenance of inventory of the Department’s equipment operation.
• Assist in contest management to insure a safe, friendly, and professional environment for users and patrons, manage and program in-house ticket production system (i.e., ticket sales, support facility oversight, etc.).
• Provide oversight with NCAA mandated Student-Athlete Advisory Committee coordinating their activities and meetings.
• Assist in the management with, and provide ongoing oversight for, the school and clinic program aimed at community outreach and fundraising.
• Provide daily oversight and be accountable for all completed intercollegiate team travel including reconciliation forms and roster accountability.
• Assist in the 24/7 management of athletic recreation facilities.
• Supervision of marketing and promotions’ intern with emphasis directed on on-going student attendance, loyalty rewards program and fan engagement.

Occasional Duties

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Recreation.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work with a diversified population.
• Strong knowledge and ability with computers and web-based programs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: At least four years’ experience gained by working in a college or university environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in physical education, recreation, sports administration, or related field.

Direct Reports

No

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 10NC

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full-time

Proposed Starting Salary Range

$60,000 - $66,000

Work Schedule

Non-Standard Work Week. Nights and weekends required.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Reports To (Title) Director of Athletics and Executive Director of the Anchor Fund

Academic or Calendar Year

Position Status

Continuing

Collective Bargaining Unit

PSA

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least four years of experience gained by working in a college or university environment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
[phone]
www.ric.edu