Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

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Aquinas College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, a senior administrative position reporting to the Provost.

Summary and Purpose :

This position’s primary responsibility is to direct and oversee an intercollegiate athletic program

which consists of 30 varsity and six junior varsity sports. Approximately 700 student-athletes are

involved in the program. The director supervises a large staff (over 60 staff members- a mix of

full and part-time employees) as well as a large group of student workers. This is a very diverse

and multi-faceted administrative position.

The College seeks a strong leader and administrator of its intercollegiate athletics program who

will work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff across the College to advance its

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Aquinas College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, a senior administrative position reporting to the Provost.

Summary and Purpose :

This position’s primary responsibility is to direct and oversee an intercollegiate athletic program

which consists of 30 varsity and six junior varsity sports. Approximately 700 student-athletes are

involved in the program. The director supervises a large staff (over 60 staff members- a mix of

full and part-time employees) as well as a large group of student workers. This is a very diverse

and multi-faceted administrative position.

The College seeks a strong leader and administrator of its intercollegiate athletics program who

will work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff across the College to advance its

athletics program, recruit and retain exceptional coaches and promote academic and athletic

achievement.

The successful candidate will have outstanding communication skills while working with all

constituent groups on campus. The Director of Athletics will be encouraged to seek avenues on

campus to advance the athletics program in an effort to provide positive experiences for all

Aquinas students with emphasis on student-athletes. This position will be a strong distillation of

internal operations, as well as leadership development, collaboration, success and growth of the

intercollegiate athletics program. The Director will work with the President, Provost and other

senior administrators to advance the overall mission, vision, goals and objectives of Aquinas

College.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks/Essential Functions :

The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for superior and effective planning,

leadership, and administration of the Department of Athletics within the framework of the

overall academic mission of the College. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate the

capacity to be successful in all of the following areas:

● Supervise all administrative, operational and business functions of the Department in

accordance with the policies and procedures established by the College, including sports

medicine policies, oversight of Sturrus Center, Alksnis Building and other Aquinas

properties and rentals.

● Identify and prioritize the Department’s funding requirements and administer the annual

operating budget, including managing the creation of purchasing and all budget paperwork.

● Recruit and provide leadership, organization and management of the coaching and

administrative staff in in order to attain optimal operational, academic, fiscal and athletic

performance

● Interaction with other campus departments (Faculty Assembly Intercollegiate Committee,

Dean of Students, Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Operations (Physical Plant,

Custodial, Campus Safety, and Conferencing), Marketing, Student-Athlete Advisory Board,

Provost’s Office, and the Office of Student Success).

● Coordinate hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of approximately 60 staff and student

employees

● Event administration which includes staff, organization, set-up and clean-up for over 130

home events per year.

● Oversee recruitment for 30 varsity sports coaches.

● Coordinate with the Financial Aid Office and coaches during recruitment.

● Coordinate with coaches and leadership team all fundraising needed to supplement team

budget, including coordinating with Advancement

● Supports a faculty representative in certifying approximately 700 student athletes each

semester for eligibility.

● Work with Athletic Communications to supervise publications, releases, web site, on campus

message boards, and media relations.

● Supervise purchasing, storage and all inventories for all team equipment, uniforms, and

supplies.

● Serve on the WHAC Conference and NAIA Great Lakes Region executive committees for

policy making and conference competition. On occasion serves on NAIA national

committees.

● Coordinates all leases, agreements, and planning for off campus athletic facilities for Aquinas

teams. (Bowling, golf, hockey, tennis, softball, baseball, cross country and outdoor track.

● Serve on Aquinas Hall of Fame Committee for selection, planning and program of AQ Gala

Event.

● Complete all Aquinas College, WHAC Conference, NAIA and Federal annual reports in

conjunction with staff and financial aid office.

● Lead fundraising efforts as needed to help off-set costs for the athletic department

● Meet with coaches and enrollment management to ensure recruitment and retention goals are

being met

● Commitment to assisting college enrollment growth

Knowledge, Skills and Education Requirements

● Bachelor’s Degree Required (Masters Preferred) in Business Administration, Sport

Management or Athletic Administration background preferred

● Eight years in a Collegiate athletic administrative and coaching position preferred

● Strong interpersonal and communications skills needed.

● Marketing and public relations background needed

● Affiliation, experience and active engagement with professional organizations appropriate to

the institution and position

● Understanding of the dynamics and trends in intercollegiate athletics in general, WHAC and

NAIA in particular

● Ability to work effectively with a diverse and multicultural student body, faculty and staff

● Experience in complex budgets required with experience in various financial aid application

strategies preferred

● Must have excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills

● Ability to work across departments to ensure the success of Aquinas students

● Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions, indoor and outdoor

Work Environment & Physical Demands

● Must be able to function effectively in a busy environment with interruptions.

● Constant use of computer and telephone.

● Some occasional lifting (20-35 pounds)

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions,

provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on

leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of

truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for

careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College

is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every

member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to

engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance

sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the

Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to

quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the

Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective,

emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to

lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith,

Learning, Service and Community.

Learn more about us:  https://www.aquinas.edu/athletics

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