St. Lawrence University, located in Canton, New York, invites nominations and applications for the role of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
About St. Lawrence University
Located in Canton, N.Y., St. Lawrence University is a coeducational, private, independent liberal arts institution that enrolls approximately 2,100 students from 41 states and 76 nations. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence, which includes 74 major fields of study and 41 minor fields of study, inspires and prepares students to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
St. Lawrence Athletics (the Saints) sponsors 33 Division III and interdivisional varsity sports which compete in the Liberty League and EISA and two Division I ice hockey teams which compete as a member of ECAC Hockey. Through a commitment to student educational and developmental outcomes, St. Lawrence Athletics provides an opportunity for competitive accomplishment and the reinforcement of personal traits such as responsibility, perseverance, respect, and compassion. The athletic department serves to attract and retain well-rounded student-athletes whose academic performance is representative of the student body as a whole and reflects the mission, goals and objectives of the University.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all functions of the intercollegiate athletics programs and campus recreation program, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (AD) is responsible for leading and coordinating efforts to develop and support a vibrant athletic community where 35%-40% of the student body is involved in any given year. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for providing leadership and management for St. Lawrence University’s NCAA Division I men and women’s hockey programs and 33 Division III and interdivisional sports; leading the strategy to ensure an appropriate role for the University in the continually changing landscape of college sports; promoting sportsmanship through academic and athletic excellence; and generating revenue through creative and goal-oriented initiatives for operational and capital needs. The AD supervises a staff of 85 employees (28 of whom are GA’s) and manages a budget of $11.2 million, of which $5.2 million is the annual operating budget. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can effectively integrate the Athletics division with the entire campus community. Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment, the AD is also the lead person in working with all coaches to identify, attract, and enroll student-athletes, including developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies and building relationships with prospective students and their families.
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