Assistant Director for Athletic Administration

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| | | Position: Assistant Director for Athletic Administration | |

Location:

River Forest, IL

| | Job Id: 2150 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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| | | Position: Assistant Director for Athletic Administration | |

Location:

River Forest, IL

| | Job Id: 2150 | | # of Openings: 1 | |

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Position Title: Assistant Director for Athletic Administration

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Location : On-campus (River Forest, IL)

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Athletic Administration is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience, consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university. The Assistant Director for Athletic Administration is responsible for assisting with the oversight and administration of the intercollegiate athletic department.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Ensure the institution adheres to all conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics, and University rules and regulations, and any federal mandates as they relate to compliance.
2. Oversee all aspects of conference, NCAA, Department of Athletics, Title IX, and University compliance and eligibility.
3. Develop and implement training related to conference, NCAA, and Title IX rules and regulations, and education.
4. Assist with the development and implementation of education and review of gender equity policies and procedures for the Department of Athletics.
5. Approve all team/departmental fundraising and camps/clinics.
6. Coordinate updates to the Department of Athletics Staff Manual and Student Athlete Handbook.
7. Serve as the Athletics liaison to the Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (for graduation rates and assessments), the Academic Support Network with SSE, and the Division of Student Success and Engagement.
8. Create and manage academic support systems, plans, and follow up each semester for student-athletes at-risk.
9. Create and implement the Department of Athletics' progress report system.
10. Collect and report annual data on the Department of Athletics student-athletes’ profiles, including majors/minors, GPA, internships, job placement, etc.
11. Serve as liaison and implement a relationship between the Department of Athletics and the Office of Career Services and Internships
12. Survey student athletes on their career experience.
13. Manage the Department of Athletics' Grad Assistants.
14. Gather information on the student-athlete learning assessments.
15. Assist Director of Athletics with oversight of Sports Information/Athletic Communications Staff and responsibilities.
16. Chair the committee and coordinate the annual Student Athlete Awards Ceremony and Hall of Fame Induction event and processes.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous intercollegiate administrative experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use good judgment in decision making and act with integrity
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and collaborative abilities
• Understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Ability to multitask effectively and strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in computer skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Administration, Sports Management, or a related field

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday moving around, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Note: accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $58,000 - $60,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time, 37.5 hours

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.

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