Associate Athletic Director

Job Summary

Job Description

• Responsible for general Athletic Center Operations;
• Scheduling of facility for athletic contests/practices;
• Recreation and intramural programs;
• Rental agreements;
• Special event planning;
• and membership coordination.
• Position supports the physical fitness for students of the university who do not participate in intercollegiate sports, but want to stay fit and healthy.
• The incumbent identifies and implements innovative ways to increase overall participation in intramural and recreational sports.
• The Athletic Department is a fast paced, intensive, high energy environment.
• Coaches and Staff work intensive schedules including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for department compliance with all College, NCAA Division III and GNAC policies.
• Maintains general facility operations and coordinates the Athletic Center and other athletic facilities on campus regarding scheduling of facility for use for athletic, recreation and intramural programs and rental use.
• Develops and implements recreation, intramural and fitness programs that serve the needs of the students, faculty, staff and community and increases overall participation in these activities.
• Coordinates/supervises all athletic special events including tournaments, NCAA & league tournaments, Fall Tailgating Event, annual celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Week activities annual awards ceremonies, leadership events and student/athlete Dean's list events.
• Coordinates team travel for all sport programs. 
• Maintains student-athlete handbook and Staff Policies and Procedure Manuel. 
• Serves as Advisor or Co-Advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
• May serve as the NCAA Senior Women Administrator.
• Oversees membership program for the Athletic Center including developing and managing public relations efforts, and providing information to members.
• Acts as scheduling coordinator for intercollegiate athletic contests, including sending and organizing game contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience in College Athletic Administration strongly preferred.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.
• Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population.
• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the university professionally to the public.
• Commitment to the mission of the university.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.