Director of Athletics (Athletics Director (NAIA))
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

ATHLETICS (SE-ATHL-IUSEA)

Department Information

The Department of Athletics provides intercollegiate, intramural and recreational opportunities for students. Through these opportunities students achieve educational and personal fulfillment, life skills, character development and campus pride. For more information, visit our website.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Develops the vision, mission, goals, and philosophy for the department.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates athletic program offerings to ensure high quality, diverse and desirable programs.
• Expands and enhances our sports portfolio, contributing to the diversification and growth of our sports offerings.
• Establishes policies and procedures to ensure compliance by all intercollegiate sports with University, River States Conference, NAIA, and Title IX requirements.
• Supervises the assistant director for internal operations, assistant director for communications and marketing, and athletics operations coordinator, administrative support, full-time and part-time head coaches.
• Orients all staff regarding programs, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees the scheduling of athletic contests as well as intramural competitions.
• Organizes the management of intercollegiate athletic events held on campus.
• Oversees management of the Activities Building, and all athletic and intramural playing fields and courts on campus.
• Maintains a suitable accident-injury insurance program through Indiana University for student-athletes during practice and play season of each intercollegiate sport.
• Collaborates with Indiana University Insurance, Loss, Control and Claims, Facility Operations, and University Police to minimize risks for the department. Serves as the primary contact with Indiana University Insurance, Loss, Control and Claims hen incidents occur.
• Monitors contracted athletic trainer services.
• Collaborates with the Faculty Athletics Representative and Registrar's office to verify student-athlete eligibility for each sport. Sends a report to the River States Eligibility Chair, declaring that each participant meets all eligibility requirements of IU Southeast, River States and the NAIA.
• Makes arrangements for officials, announcers, scorekeepers, equipment, custodians, concessions, and gate attendants needed for any campus athletic event. Make arrangements for team travel.
• Serves as account manager of departmental budgets (approximately 16). Develops and submits annual budget recommendations, monitor financial activities, and approve expenditures.
• Participates in Student Engagement Leadership team meetings for planning and administration; leads the department's assessment processes, Strategic Plan initiatives, and reports.
• Represents the department on campus committees and represent IU Southeast in community partnerships.
• Plans strategies to fundraise and coordinate fundraising activities with University Relations, including the annual Champions Event.
• Provides guidance to the Grenadier (booster) Club, Athletic Alumni clubs, and promotes community interest in IU Southeast athletics.
• Serves as the institution's voting delegate at the NAIA Convention when requested by the Chancellor and serve on the River States Executive Committee, attending 3 meetings per year.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

General Responsibilities

• Complies fully with all NAIA, applicable athletic conference, and Indiana University rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• Provides oversight, leadership, and supervision to all units in the athletics department. Advises, develops, and implements departmental policies and strategies including yearly and long-term strategic plans. Assesses and evaluates all areas of the athletics department.
• Represents the athletics department to internal and external constituencies; enhances relationships and communication.
• Directs the cultivation of relationships with individuals, corporate sponsors, and donors to generate revenue for the athletics program; develops strategies and an operations plan to meet capital, endowment, and annual giving goals.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field

Preferred

• Master's degree in sports administration, business, education, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of experience in athletics administration
• 3 years of management experience

Preferred

• Budget management and fundraising experience

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Possess a valid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University
• CPR certification (department will provide, if needed)

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Preferred

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of NAIA rules
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates proven orientation toward quality service
• Demonstrates proven leadership and organizational skills
• Strong commitment to the academic achievement and personal growth of student-athletes
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. This role requires average mobility and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

Additional Information

This position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$75,000 - $80,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Strategic

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Athletics Operations

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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