Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development

Description

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Associate Athletic Director sets the vision and plan for all academic support services, assigns sports / schools to staff, and serves as the academic services contact for select sports.

They set goals for and monitor APR, GSR, individual meetings, and individual school meetings. This role acts as the primary point of contact for all coaches, staff, faculty, and academic advisors.

Additionally, the Senior Associate Athletic Director is responsible for re-envisioning and enhancement of DRIA’s tutoring program and the creation and stewardship of a Faculty Committee in partnership with the Faculty Athletic Representative to advance the student experience for student-athletes.

The Senior Associate Athletic Director supervises four FTE administrative staff members (including a mental health professional) and five head coaches, overseeing all performance reviews, hiring, and merit decisions.

They manage the submission, oversight, and administration of budgets for CSAS, PAWLA, mental health, and intercollegiate programs.

In their capacity as the primary sport administrator for multiple varsity sports, the Senior Associate Athletic Director manages and supervises head coaches and staff, oversees coaching contracts, team management, budgets, schedules, fundraising efforts, and sets performance expectations for staff.

This comprehensive management and sport administration role ensures the smooth operation and success of Penn Athletics programs.

The Senior Associate Athletic Director collaborates with relevant staff in the development and execution of PAWLA programming.

They work with DRIA and Wharton staff to create a curriculum, design ventures, and develop a common language for DRIA student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

This role also serves as the strategic liaison to the Wharton School of Business / McNulty Leadership Program and acts as the primary liaison to Penn Champions Club on fundraising efforts.

• The Senior Associate Athletic Director acts as the primary liaison to Penn Career Services, sets vision and goals for all life skills and professional development, and manages the relationship with Penn Champions Club around the alumni mentoring program for all 33 sports.
• The Senior Associate Athletic Director collaborates closely with a DEIB professional within DRIA to support the Quaker Forward Committee's efforts.

They assist in designing and implementing a plan for DEIB integration into PAWLA and CSAS.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree or more, and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Previous supervisory experience required.

Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume / CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume / CV;

multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$110,850.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.

You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.

Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.

Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Time Away from Work : Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance : In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.

If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements.

Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

Professional and Personal Development : Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

University Resources : As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.

Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples.

As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.

Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff.

You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

Flexible Work Hours : Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.

These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and / or job structures.

Penn Home Ownership Services : Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

Adoption Assistance : Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.