Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student Success

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the Director and staff with leadership for the long-range planning and direction of the athletic program

• Support the Director of Athletics in all aspects of the department's operations, including but not limited to athletic program management, compliance with regulations, promotion of student-athlete achievements, and enhancement of athletic facilities.

• Responsible for the overall management and administration of campus wide recreation services, facilities, and programs

• Duties will include oversight of SAAC leadership and development, NCAA compliance, and gameday event management.

• Provide direct compliance education and interpretation oversight to ensure compliance with NCAA, Presidents' Athletic Conference, and affiliate conferences policies and procedures

• Work with academic and student life staff to develop and administer academic enhancement strategies to help increase student retention and academic success

• Serve as the department coordinator for club sports and intramurals at the college.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

• Experience: 1-3 years of minimum experience in college athletic administration. 3-5 years of work in a related field preferred. Candidates must also be organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Desktop publishing skills as related to the production of publications required. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite InDesign CC, Photoshop Illustrator, and Stat Crew necessary. Strong overall communication skills, including excellent writing and editorial abilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will have direct supervisory role for an assigned number of NCAA Division III varsity sports. The position is also responsible for supervision of 12-15 person student worker staff.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.