Athletics Director
Company: Saint Vincent College
Location: Latrobe
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title: Athletic Director
Reports To: Executive Vice President
Primary Function: The Director of Athletics (AD) is responsible for
the overall character, content, and quality of Saint Vincent
College's intercollegiate athletic programs. In addition, the AD is
responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Athletic
Department, fostering student-athlete academic support and success,
and providing a strategic vision for the future of the department
in alignment with the College's strategic plan. The AD reports to
the Executive Vice President (EVP) and works directly with the
College administration regarding matters related to the President's
Athletic Conference, NCAA, and College's Strategic Plan. The AD
will collaborate with other members of the Saint Vincent community
to support the College's mission and Benedictine Values.
Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Sports Management or related
field.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of supervisory/coaching experience
at the intercollegiate level with increasing levels of
responsibility, or a combination of education and relevant
experience.
Essential duties:
- Provide leadership to the Athletic Department, ensuring an
environment that enhances student-athletes growth and the overall
student-athlete experience in alignment with the College's mission
and strategic plan.
- Analyze and manage budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility and
sustainability. Develop plans to enhance the revenue-generating
capacity through the external functions of the department including
fundraising, sponsorship, etc.
- Ensure systems are in place to coordinate with enrollment
management on the integration of student-athlete recruiting and
College recruiting. Work with coaching staff to meet and exceed
recruitment goals.
- Monitor the academic performance and eligibility status of
student-athletes. Provide necessary support to ensure their success
both athletically and academically.
- Oversee the administration of Intercollegiate Athletics, while
maintaining accountability for its design, operation, and
evaluation, ensuring compliance with institutional, President's
Athletic Conference, NCAA, and state and federal laws and Title IX
regulations, guidelines, and requirements.
- Support the professional development of the administrative and
coaching staff in promoting their accomplishments and establishing
positive morale and relationships.
- Ensure student-athletes are provided the academic and
psycho-social support required to foster student success.
Collaborate with campus partners to bolster student-athlete
academic achievement, mental health, and well-being.
- Lead by example to create a culture of respect, integrity, and
equity where compassion is a virtue, all teams and student-athletes
are championed, and everyone feels a part of a winning
team.
- Foster a vibrant and inclusive campus environment by working
collaboratively with campus constituents to facilitate a positive
student-athlete and fan experience. Partner and build relationships
within the campus and Latrobe communities to develop additional
opportunities to enhance the student experience and cultivate
greater university brand awareness and reputation.
- Ensure that coaches, staff, and student-athletes are fully
supported during competitions.
- Craft compelling narratives about Saint Vincent athletics,
Division III values, and the unique student-athlete experience,
which will motivate and inspire different audiences to productively
engage with the College.
- Oversee the development and implementation of marketing,
engagement, and fundraising strategies for Athletics alumni,
families, and friends. Ensure strong collaboration with
Advancement.
- Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies
to the position.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge and experience in fiscal/budgetary
management.
- Superior leadership, management, supervisory, public relations,
communications and interpersonal skills, including active and
empathetic listening.
- Commitment to a competitive collegiate athletics program in the
context of an academically rigorous environment.
- Ability to work successfully with students, faculty, staff,
alumni and professional colleagues.
- Commitment to building and maintaining strong connections
between athletics and the academic enterprise to ensure success of
student-athletes to achieve both athletics and institutional
goals.
- Commitment to integrity, equity, and diversity that contributes
to the development of an inclusive campus culture.
- A record of achievement in NCAA athletics administration
supporting a successful comprehensive intercollegiate athletics
program.
- Demonstrated experience with brand marketing, public relations,
media, community and campus engagement, fundraising, and
budget/finance experience.
All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the
unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic,
Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent
College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from
all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to
building a diversified and competent population of faculty and
staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint
Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.
PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires.
Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and
clearances.
Keywords: Saint Vincent College, Penn Hills , Athletics Director, Executive , Latrobe, Pennsylvania
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