East Georgia State College

Job Title: Staff - Full-time Director of Athletics Location: EGSC Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 291501 About Us East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space. East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence. Job Summary JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Athletics provides administrative direction and oversight for intercollegiate athletics staff, programs, facilities, and activities. The Director of Athletics is responsible for overseeing the University athletic program including planning, implementing, and directing all administrative activities, budgeting, hiring and development of all coaches and athletics staff; strategic planning; and monitoring the university's intercollegiate athletic programs. The director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, NAIA, and university athletics regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect at all levels. The director also collaborates with student administrative offices and admissions on the recruitment and retention/persistence of student athletes. In addition, the AD ensures quality game experiences for student athletes, families, and guests. The AD works with the Advancement staff to conduct several important fundraising and community events each year. JOB WORKS WITH: Coaches, athletics staff, student athletes, administrative offices, faculty, student support services, community partners and donors and alumni. POSITION AUTHORITY: This position reports directly to the President. Staff supervised include: Head Coaches Deputy Director of Athletic Compliance and External Operations Assistant Athletic Director(s) Senior Woman Leader Graduate Assistants for Athletics Head Athletic Trainer Sports Information Director Athletics Office Manager Responsibilities JOB'S ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1.Oversee the operation of Georgia Southern's East Georgia Campuses (NAIA) intercollegiate athletic program. 1.Must be results-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to the university and department missions. 2.Coordinate, update and implement strategic planning process for athletics. 3.Be committed to the development of the whole student: mind, body, and spirit. 4.Ensure the program rewards student academic success, retention, and graduation, along with success on the field. 5.Work to enhance the student-athlete experience, including developing strategies for student-athlete input in the experience. 6.Regularly attend athletic contests. 2.Oversee the recruitment and retention of student-athletes to meet roster expectations. 1.Recommend team squad sizes and manage overall athletic recruitment process. 2.Oversee the recruitment of student athletes in coordination with the Admissions Office. 3.Enhance the recruiting process for coaching staff. 4.Conduct student-athlete surveys to assess the student-athlete experience. 3.Supervise athletics facilities and team travel. 1.Implement a monitoring and reporting program for assessing student-athlete course performance 2.Coordinate use with on-campus and off-campus groups. 3.Coordinate use of City of Salina facilities and other off-campus facility use. 4.Advance the master plan for the development of athletics facilities. 5.Coordinate team travel for athletics teams, including leasing and/or renting vehicles. 4.Coordinate the preparation of the Athletics Department budget and then monitor its implementation. 1.Approve schedules and contracts for all contests. 2.Approve all purchase orders, check requests, expense reports, and travel arrangements. 3.Oversee the department's office procedures and work. 5.Hire, mentor, guide and evaluate coaching and athletics staff. 1.Oversee the Head Athletic Trainer and athletic administrative staff, including game management, marketing, attendance promotion, and half-time games/entertainment. 2.Oversee the Sports Information Director's role and duties as assigned. 3.Coordinate or delegate the search process for open positions in the athletics department. 6.Comply with all rules and regulations set forth by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Georgia Southern University and University System of Georgia. 1.Evaluate, approve, and submit, in cooperation with the Faculty Athletic Representative, eligibility forms of all student athletes to the eligibility chair. 2.Correspond with the NAIA on any special eligibility cases, such as hardships and other pertinent concerns. 3.Support the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative and bring it to life on the Georgia Southern East Georgia campus. 4.Support the NAIA's life skills and anti-drug education program. 5.Represent the institution within the USG and NAIA governance structure. 7.Serve as the Athletics Department's main liaison with various constituents. 1.Coordinate friend/fundraising outreach for the athletic department with the Advancement Office. 2.Use the gameday experience to build community connections. 3.Participate in the university's annual and capital campaign projects in coordination with the Advancement Office. 4.Oversee the planning and implementation of the annual athletics department fundraising events 5.Secure sponsorship for various athletics events, programs and facilities. 6.Coordinate with the Alumni Office to develop alumni athletics events. 7.Develop and foster strong community relationships. 8.Collaborate with university marketing and PR relations in the preparation of press releases and the arrangement of media coverage for events not handled by the SID. JOB S OTHER DUTIES: 1.Ensure that the University is in compliance with Title IX requirements. 2.Serve on committees as appointed by the vice president. 3.To represent the university at professional meeting and other special or public events as requested. 4.PERFORM OTHER APPROPRIATE AND REASONABLY REQUIRED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE JOB'S SUPERVISOR. JOB S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: 1.Outcome of the Athletics KPI, including recruitment, retention, academic performance, athletics performance, and community outreach. 2.Managing of athletics budget and revenue generated through booster account (fundraising, special events, corporate sales) 3.Community connection measured by personal involvement, attendance and key community partnerships 4.Continuous Feedback as needed. 5.Twice monthly one-on-one meetings with supervisor. 6.Quarterly/Semi-Annually formal performance review with job's supervisor. 7.Faculty review of administrators on a rotation basis. Required Qualifications EDUCATION: MINIMUM REQUIRED: Master's degree in athletic administration or related field PREFERRED: None CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: MINIMUM REQUIRED: Valid driver's license, and current CPR certification PREFERRED: None WORK EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM REQUIRED: -Five to 10 years coaching and administrative experience with collegiate-level athletic programs. -Experience developing and implementing multi-faceted assessment plan in athletics or related area. -Familiarity with NIAA athletics. PREFERRED: Five years of senior leadership as an athletics director or equivalent. OTHER: The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work and requires overnight, out-of-town travel. Proposed Salary Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES: 1.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. 2.Detailed knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment . click apply for full job details