Director of Athletics

Manchester-University; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, seeks a Director of Athletics to lead our athletics program through a critical growth phase. The role focuses on NAIA transition, student-athlete success, and roster development within a collaborative, high-impact environment.

The position requires strong leadership, relationship-building, and strategic oversight of programs, budgets, and facilities. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $110,000 with full-time, exempt status.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in collegiate athletics or higher education.
• Understanding of student-athlete recruitment and retention.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead collaboratively with clear expectations.
• Initiative, accountability, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manchester's transition to the NAIA.
• Advance student-athlete success and retention.
• Partner with coaches to strengthen recruiting and roster growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for athletics programs, personnel, budgets, operations, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with athletics regulations and University policies.
• Recruit, develop, and support coaches and athletics staff.
• Build partnerships across the University, alumni, and the broader community.
• Support fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities.

Skills

Athletics leadership

Student-athlete recruitment

Communication skills

Judgment & solutions

Initiative & accountability

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Athletic's Administration - Mu Regular Full-Time North Manchester Campus, North Manchester, IN, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1697

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Director of Athletics

Manchester University | North Manchester, Indiana
Full-time, Exempt | $95,000-$110,000

The Opportunity

Manchester University is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused Director of Athletics to lead our athletics program through an important period of growth and change. The Director will play a key role in Manchester's transition to the NAIA, while strengthening student-athlete success and retention and advancing recruiting and roster growth. We're looking for a leader who builds strong relationships, communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative to turn priorities into results.

What You'll Do

• Lead Manchester's transition to the NAIA.
• Advance student-athlete success and retention.
• Partner with coaches to strengthen recruiting and roster growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for athletics programs, personnel, budgets, operations, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable athletics regulations and University policies.
• Recruit, develop, and support coaches and athletics staff.
• Build strong partnerships across the University and with alumni and the broader community.
• Support fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities that advance athletics.

What You'll Bring

• Leadership experience in collegiate athletics, higher education, or a closely related environment.
• Understanding of student-athlete recruitment, retention, and success.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and a steady, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Initiative, accountability, and demonstrated follow-through.
• The ability to lead collaboratively while setting clear expectations.

Why Manchester?

Join Manchester during an exciting period for athletics and help shape what comes next. Our benefits for eligible employees include:

• Five weeks of paid time off
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents
• Medical coverage through an ICHRA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities

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Athletic Director Job Description 11.3.2026.pdf