Director of Athletics

WittKieffer is proud to partner with https://www.ithaca.edu (IC) as they search for a seasoned, dynamic, collaborative, visionary leader to serve as the next Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. All applications and nominations are welcomed.

Founded in 1892, IC serves just under 5,000 students, 784 of whom compete for the Bombers in 28 varsity sports, the newest of which is women's wrestling. An NCAA Division III institution, the Bombers are members of the https://libertyleagueathletics.com, which they joined in 2017. Its wrestling team competes in the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference while its gymnastics program is a member of the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association. Men's rowing is a long-standing member of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. The Bombers have achieved the highest level of performance, capturing national championships in women's rowing (2005, 2004), softball (2002), gymnastics (1998), wrestling (1994, 1990, 1989), football (1991, 1988, 1979), women's soccer (1991, 1990), baseball (1988, 1980), and field hockey (1982). Throughout history, the Bombers have captured 177 men's and 168 women's conference championships. Ithaca College was ranked 30 out of 135 in the overall Fall 2024 Learfield Cup standings and first in those standings of its Liberty League peers.

Reporting directly to https://www.ithaca.edu/student-affairs-and-campus-life/office-vice-president/stanley-bazile, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports (AD) will take the reins of a nationally renowned program whose long tradition of competitive and academic success at the very highest levels has exemplified excellence across the entirety of Division III. They will join a strong team of committed leaders whose work shapes and forms the student experience, delivering an exemplary and transformative experience for all. The new director will provide leadership and strategic direction to the https://athletics.ithaca.edu/staff-directory that includes ten administrative staff, the departments of athletic training, strength and conditioning, the https://www.ithaca.edu/office-campus-recreation, and 28 varsity sports with their affiliated staff. The next AD will work to direct, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics and recreational sport program, rooted in the values of performance excellence, intercampus collaboration, and holistic student success.

The successful candidate will hold an earned Master's degree and have a minimum of eight years of related experience and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics and recreational sports program at the college level.

Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile https://apptrkr.com/6079614. WittKieffer is assisting Ithaca College in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 8, 2025. The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000.

Application materials should be submitted via email to IthacaAD@wittkieffer.com.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher

IthacaAD@WittKieffer.com

The College recruits, hires, and promotes on the basis of individual qualifications and performance. It is the policy of Ithaca College that discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or military status will not exist in any activity, area, or operation of the College. Any inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be made to the Ithaca College’s Title IX Coordinator, Linda Koenig, at 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, (607) 274-7761, lkoenig@ithaca.edu orto the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. For more information on the Office of Civil Rights, please visit www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html.