Executive Director of Athletic Operations

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Executive Director of Athletic Operations is responsible for the effective leadership, vision, operation, management, and funding of Athletics in its pursuit and support of the University’s mission, goals and objectives. The Executive Director of Athletic Operations is responsible for directing athletic activities, recruiting and assessing current and prospective coaches and staff, supervising the coordination of athletic events, compiling and managing athletic department budgets, and revenue development planning and fundraising for the department. The Executive Director serves as the contact with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).

A member of the President’s Cabinet, the Executive Director of Athletic Operations collaborates with other cabinet members to advance the University including, but not limited to :

Vice President of University Advancement to monitor overlap between lists of major gifts donors and prospects to ensure that contact strategies are developed in a coordinated fashion and that no donors or prospects are overlooked; to target segments of donors and prospects for personalized attention, new and upgraded gifts, and special giving opportunities; engage alumni, parents and friends in participating in the life of, providing for, and promoting, the University.

Vice President of Enrollment Management to grow enrollment through roster management and scholarship offerings with attention to net revenue tuition goals.

Vice President of Finance to understand budgetary goals, develop innovative revenue generation and cost containment strategies.

Vice President of Academic Affairs / Provost to upload the academic excellence standards for university athletes.

President to advocate for strategic athletic development opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

Other duties may be assigned.

Athletic Director Responsibilities :

• Maintain an athletic program that is committed to the University’s mission and strategic priorities
• Provide visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the athletics program
• In collaboration with stakeholders, develop and execute an athletics master plan that supports the mission and strategic priorities of the College with appropriate performance benchmarks for effectiveness
• Direct all administrative, operation and business functions for the Athletic department
• Recruit and manage the athletic staff, both coaches and administrative employees
• Provide an environment supporting personal and professional growth for employees through mentoring, regular performance evaluation and constructive feedback
• Collaborate with institutional and community colleagues to support University priorities, including academic success, retention, prevention of alcohol / drug use and sexual violence
• Ensure compliance with all University, federal, national association and conference policies, rules and regulations, as well as all other laws, regulations, or policies affecting the athletic program
• Works collaboratively with Communications and Marketing to develop marketing and promotion materials that support the goals of the athletic department and the University.
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Financial Aid, to direct athletic recruitment and administer the athletic scholarship budget. Authorizes scholarship awards within approved athletic scholarship policies and monitors compliance with NAIA athletic scholarship requirements
• Assists the coaching staff with establishing strategies for recruitment and being accountable to established goals for team rosters and net tuition revenue.
• Coordinates communication between the GPAC and NAIA and the University
• Support Champion of Character
• Responsible for communication needed to schedule events
• Serves as host to visiting schools
• Coordinates public relations for the athletic department
• Prepares, implements, and monitors budget