Athletics Director: Lead Campus Programs & Fundraising

Pfeiffer University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Volunteer leave

Retirement plan

FSAs

Job summary

Pfeiffer University in North Carolina seeks an experienced leader to serve as Director of Athletics. The role partners with senior administration to guide student-athletes, coaches and staff toward excellence in academics and competition.

The Director will oversee enrollment collaboration, fundraising, and strategic planning, while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules and fostering a culture of care for staff and athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in budget management and fundraising.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal and analytical abilities; initiative, creativity, negotiation and motivating skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans, creates policies and programs compliant with NCAA, USA South rules and department objectives.
• Coordinates recruitment, selection, and evaluation of coaches; supervises the sports revenue program.
• Manages budgeting and fundraising efforts in coordination with Institutional Advancement.
• Represents the department in meetings with University leadership, conference, NCAA and donors.
• Oversees long-term planning for facilities, staff expansion and program development.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Fundraising

Communication

NCAA compliance

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Strategic planning

IT literacy

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Pfeiffer University in North Carolina seeks an experienced leader to serve as Director of Athletics. The role partners with senior administration to guide student-athletes, coaches and staff toward excellence in academics and competition.

The Director will oversee enrollment collaboration, fundraising, and strategic planning, while ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference rules and fostering a culture of care for staff and athletes.