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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Franklin, MA

Posted:

Jul 8, 2025

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Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-Time Fiscal Year  

Ref. No.:

3

Position ID:

190148

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About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular, and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for nine consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin rail station is only a five-minute walk from campus.

Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus and Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 40 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?

The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academic support networks and community overlap, interweave, and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.

Job Description:

The Director of Athletics plays a key leadership role in supporting the overall direction and management of the College's NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletic Program, which includes 16 varsity sports. The Director reports to and works closely with the Interim President of Dean College and directly supervises administrative staff and head coaches.

The Director provides day-to-day leadership and serves as a role model for student-athletes, coaches, and staff by upholding the values of sportsmanship, integrity, respect, collaboration, professionalism, and student success.
 

This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position.
 

Position responsibilities include:

• Ensure that the philosophy, vision, and operations of the Athletics Department are aligned with the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Responsible for student-athlete recruitment, enrollment and retention.
• Champion the student-athlete experience by serving as a visible and vocal advocate for their academic, athletic, and personal development needs, both on and off campus.
• Act as a primary spokesperson for the College's intercollegiate athletics program, promoting its achievements and values to internal and external audiences, including prospective students, families, alumni, and the broader community.
• Lead the recruitment, hiring, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of coaching and administrative staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Provide strategic oversight and management of the department's operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, resource alignment with institutional priorities, and compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing, branding, and communication strategies to enhance the visibility of the athletics program, increase attendance at athletic events, and strengthen community engagement and school spirit, while ensuring all promotional efforts comply with NCAA regulations and institutional policies.
• Provide leadership and oversight for academic support programs that promote student-athlete academic success, retention, and graduation, in close collaboration with faculty, academic advisors, and campus support services.
• Oversee all aspects of NCAA compliance, including eligibility, recruiting, training, and reporting, to ensure full adherence to NCAA Division III rules and regulations, as well as conference and institutional policies; provide ongoing education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Fundraise and participate in alumni affairs in conjunction with Institutional Advancement.
• Ensure the compliance of all Athletic Department employees with the laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the College and its employees, as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, GNAC, and MASCAC.
• Serve as the department representative on various college-wide committees.
• Other duties as assigned and/or required.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in sports management, higher education administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in intercollegiate athletics, ideally at the NCAA Division III level.
• Comprehensive understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy, rules, regulations, and compliance operations.
• Proven success in senior athletics leadership roles, with the ability to develop, mentor, and manage a diverse team of coaches and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with vision, align goals with institutional priorities, and inspire collaboration across departments.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation in a complex athletics environment.
• Prior hands-on experience managing NCAA compliance operations and ensuring institutional adherence to regulations.
• Strong public speaking and storytelling skills, with the ability to elevate the visibility and reputation of athletic programs.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, sponsorship development, alumni engagement, and cultivating external partnerships.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

Application Instructions:

Please submit your Resume/CV, Cover Letter, all unofficial transcripts; and contact information of three references. (PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered).

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