Director of Athletics

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Director of Athletics
Category:
Administrators
Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Worcester, MA
Posted:
Mar 11, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
143953
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About Assumption University:
Assumption University is a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts institution sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented racial minorities to apply.
Assumption University is a private, Catholic university which offers its 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students a Catholic liberal education. The University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.
Job Description:
BASIC PURPOSE: Provides leadership for a comprehensive athletic program that appeals to a wide range of intercollegiate athletes, students in the Blue and White Club Sports offerings, and serves to enhance students' liberal arts education by promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, athletics recruitment, competitive excellence, a commitment to diversity and socialization in support of the mission of the University.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Directs, plans and coordinates the University's athletic programs ensuring that the programs provided are of high quality, well-publicized, well-organized, meet the needs of students, faculty and staff, and that all are in compliance with NCAA, the NE 10 and other applicable rules and regulations;
2. As a member of the VPEM's Sr. Team, works closely and collaboratively with its members;
3. Directs and supervises the work of departmental employees including, though not limited to supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating employees. Holds the authority to take appropriate disciplinary action within University guidelines. Though not having authority for the ultimate decision on a subordinate's change of status, uses discretion and judgment to compare options, advise and recommend a course(s) of action as to hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or other change in status;
4. Oversees all athletic-related activities to ensure that events run smoothly, including monitoring schedule of activities, ensuring that all necessary equipment and personnel are on hand for events, and handling emergency situations;
5. Manages departmental budget, including preparing and recommending annual budget, and monitoring and approving expenditures to ensure that they are within the established guidelines. Works with the Institutional Advancement Office in fundraising activities;
6. Evaluates existing programs and activities, including the enhanced Blue and White Club sports, identifies necessary changes or unmet needs, and originates and implements new programs, both in intercollegiate and Blue and White club sports, procedures, and policies;
7. In collaboration with the office for Institutional Advancement, raise funds for the athletic department;
8. Serves as the liaison to the University administration, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the NE-10 Conference, other Universities both regionally and nationally, and to the Worcester community in order to promote the athletic programs and the University as a whole;
9. Works collaboratively with the Office of Communications and the Office of Marketing to ensure University brand consistency in athletic communications and materials; maintains open communication about initiatives that may have a broad media impact; and seeks to develop cooperative programs that benefit both the Athletic Department and the University;
10. Works collaboratively with the Director of Recreation on the use of athletic facilities for non-student athletes and intramurals;
11. Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes;
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
* Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University;
* Keen insight into the University's concept of the student-athlete within the core academic programs;
* Strong commitment to achieving excellence in accordance to the mission and goals of the University;
* At a minimum, must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
* An understanding of and commitment to the role of intercollegiate athletics in an institution of higher learning; knowledge of compliance requirements, strong leadership skills; proven success in fiscal and personnel management; integrity; demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, public and media; vast understanding of the changing nature of intercollegiate athletics; commitment to diversity, gender equity and academic integrity; and exemplary interpersonal and communication skills;
* Success in the areas of marketing, fund-raising, promotions, and media relations;
* Senior administrative management experience;
* COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.
Additional Information:
SCOPE:
* Directly supervises staff of 16 full-time and 7 part-time professionals and support staff.
* Provides sports programs for over 500 participants per year.
* Communicates on a regular basis with students, faculty, administration, parents, members of the community, counterparts at other institutions, and officials of the NCAA and NE-10.
* Manages a departmental budget of over $1million.
* Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Some travel will be expected.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.
Application Instructions:
Please be sure to submit your cover letter addressing qualifications for this position along with your resume.
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