Salve Regina University Hiring for Director of Athletics at Rhode Island, United States Full Time

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Director
of Athletics provides overall supervision, management, leadership,
and vision for the Athletics Department. The Director establishes
the department’s strategic direction in light of Salve’s Mercy
mission and values. The Director provides leadership, supervision,
and motivation for department faculty and staff as they support the
needs of the broader athletic community, with an emphasis on
education and continuous learning. The Director establishes a
vision and quantifiable standards of excellence in intercollegiate
athletics, physical education, wellness, and recreation. In
addition, the Director develops, implements, and guides
department-level policy, as well as administering and managing the
department and all its related programs and services. The Director
effectively develops and communicates the department’s mission,
vision, and goals, as well as creates successful plans and
proposals for senior administration on behalf of the department and
its strategic initiatives, which also reflect the Division of
Student Affairs’ mission and vision.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Athletics is to
oversee all aspects of the athletic programs that are sponsored by
the university.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a full-time staff of six direct reports, including the
Associate Director of Media Relations, Associate Director,
Assistant Director, Athletic Trainer, Fitness Center Manager and
Office & Club Sports Coordinator.

Management

• Be a visible and accessible champion and advocate for scholar
  athletes, coaching and intramural personnel, and athletics
  programs.
• Manage and delegate all administrative responsibilities to the
  department, including staff supervision, development, and
  evaluation.
• Employ effective hiring and management practices to meet
  staffing needs and ensure professional excellence.
• Review policies annually and ensure that operational and
  statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies are
  completed.
• Encourage, promote, and instill a commitment to diversity,
  equity, and inclusion, as well as a high level of cultural
  competence and respect for a diverse range of identities and
  experiences within the department to build community.
• Mediate issues and resolve conflict between competing programs
  and resources.

Intramural and Club Sports

• Provide oversight and advice to club sports, as well as
  supervision to intramural and club sport coaches, in collaboration
  with the office of student engagement in terms of club sport
  finances and training.
• Administer high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective
  programs to meet our students’ diverse needs.

External Relations

• Lead and coordinate all alumni, parent groups, and
  community/civic organizations, including department representation
  for event scheduling and public relations to elevate the athletic
  program.
• Establish, in collaboration with the Alumni Association and
  Development, the department’s proposals and strategic priorities
  for fundraising, including leadership giving and capital
  gifts.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for summer camp
  programs.

Facility Management and Oversight

• Direct the comprehensive scheduling of all athletic facilities,
  as well as the coordination of a master athletic calendar in
  conjunction with the master university calendar.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for athletics and
  recreational equipment and facilities’ maintenance, construction,
  and restoration, with a purposeful design for safety and future
  facility needs.

Strategic Planning

Establish and manage the department’s vision and strategic
direction, with a focus on leading, learning, and
recruitment.

Fiscal Responsibility

Show strong leadership of the department’s programs and services
through budget preparation, administration and management; provide
effective and strategic resource management and facility
utilization; and administer and monitor the capital, operations,
and personnel budgets.

Student-Athlete Recruitment, Retention and Welfare

• Coordinate and manage the strategic recruitment and retention
  of qualified student-athletes with internal and external
  partners.
• Ensure the health and safety of student-athletes in
  collaboration with athletic training staff and college health
  services.

Campus Community Responsibility

• Consult with student government leaders, student athlete
  leaders, and student-athletes on a regular basis to ensure that the
  institution’s programs and services meet the needs of the various
  constituencies, including the leadership and support required for
  the ongoing development of a wellness, recreation, and alcohol
  education model.
• Participate in educational programs and take on leadership
  roles in professional organizations to continue professional
  development.

Compliance

• Provide primary liaison with the NCAA and various athletic
  conferences, including voting membership in the NCAA.
• Maintain the institution’s relationship with the NCAA, CCC,
  NEWMAC, and other respective sport conferences to stay abreast of
  regulatory changes and to ensure compliance with those procedures,
  rules, and regulations, as well as federal, state, and university
  guidelines.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Title IX compliance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned and related responsibilities as
necessary.

Requirements:

• An advanced degree in physical education, sports management,
  business or a related field is required.
• Eight to ten years of experience in university or college
  sports programs or a related field required, five years of which
  must be in a leadership and supervisory capacity with specific
  professional contributions to the field. Seven to ten years of
  progressive experience preferred in a combination of athletic
  administration, teaching experience in physical education and
  athletics, coaching, student athlete recruitment, and recreation
  and lifetime sports.
• Substantial experience in developing and implementing athletics
  department budgets and a track record of success in working with
  all financial aspects and management of athletics related
  facilities and services, including leading change and building a
  compelling case for what is needed for senior and external
  audiences.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, hiring, evaluating, and
  professionally developing coaches and staff members leading to
  staff motivation and empowerment in supporting the achievement of
  excellence in program and service deliverables.
• A collaborative management approach with relationship-building
  skills, experience building a team, and leading and/or supporting
  the work of others.
• Highly effective written and oral communication skills with the
  ability to deliver information in a concise, and articulate manner
  to multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proven visionary leadership, excellent interpersonal
  communication across constituency groups, and management skills,
  particularly as they relate to establishing and communicating
  priorities, advancing innovative practices, building strategic
  partnerships, and solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to link long range visions and concepts to
  daily work is essential.
• Demonstrated engagement and success in development/fund-raising
  strategies and efforts with alumni, student-athletes, and their
  families is essential.
• Demonstrated success in directing women’s and men’s athletic
  programs for student athletes is a prerequisite.
• Experience hosting major sports events and championships with
  an understanding of athletic training requirements and the
  efficient utilization of personnel is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license required. Current certification in CPR,
  First-Aid and AED.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible
employees including:

• health and dental coverage
• life insurance
• long-term disability
• 403B plan
• tuition benefits and more

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in
employment and education to all employees, students and applicants.
No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or
harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,
disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran
status, genetic information or any other basis protected by
applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve
Regina’s employment policies, education policies, admission
policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other
University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it
does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational
programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making
its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant
with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty
positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment
background checks and reference checks are required of successful
candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu