Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Advancement, Athletics, & Career Services, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics provides leadership and oversight for Southwestern University’s varsity athletics programs, including the effective management of athletics operations, facilities, programs, and staff.
- Administer all aspects of a 22-sport intercollegiate NCAA Division Ill athletic program o include budgeting, staffing, compliance, and event management.
- Oversee all aspects of the operations of the Robertson Center, Athletic Fieldhouse, and all athletic fields.
- Hire, train, and supervise staff who are tasked with providing the required services of a high-performance Division Ill athletic program.
- Engage with campus leadership in the essential areas of academic success, retention, student life, student health, and career services.
- Actively support the Enrollment Management staff in the recruitment of new students.
- Participate in fundraising and revenue generation efforts to support enhanced opportunities for students.
- Be avocal and active supporter of all campus initiatives. Positively represent the models and ideals of Southwestern University.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Serve as the institutional representative to all required NCAA and Conference committees.
- Serve on all on-campus committees as assigned.
- Assess opportunities for Non-SU related campus usage in alignment with the President's directives.
- Supervise the implementation of FRA courses.
- Master's Degree in Sports Management or equivalent (can substitute 10 years directly related experience for advanced degree)
- 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a directly related field.
- Proven results in fundraising and revenue generation.
- Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
Further preferred qualifications which are also desirable for performing the listed duties.
- 10 year’s experience in a directly related field.
- Proven experience in NCAA compliance management.
- Proven background in event management.
Starting annual salary: $145,025. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting annual salary.