Associate Athletic Director Jobs

Job Title: Associate Athletic Director
Requisition ID: req1089
Regular or Temporary: Regular

Number of Months: 12

Location: Tyler, TX

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

• Assist in the general oversight of a highly competitive NJCAA intercollegiate athletic department with duties that may include:

o Representing the athletic program to the College’s internal and external constituencies.

o Participating actively in development, marketing, public relations, and fundraising.

o Assisting in home event game management.

o Actively participating in all college activities which lead to the recruitment, retention and completion of students.

o Creation and oversight of department and team budgets and facilitation of purchasing processes.

o Involvement in completion of student-athlete paperwork including eligibility and scholarship paperwork.

o Oversight and organization of special events in athletic department.

o Updating daily the athletic department web page, NJCAA national website, and appropriate social media sites.

o Performing other duties as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics.

o Ensuring compliance with all NJCAA policies and state and federal laws.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication, human relation, organizational, interpersonal and administration skills essential.

• Must be able to be independent, respect confidentiality, problem solving, and maintain courtesy in dealing with students, faculty, staff and visitors.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Must be committed to affirmative action, gender equity, and the academic success of the student-athletes

• Must have a desire and commitment to support the mission of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Masters Degree in Sport Management, Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.

• Three to five years experience working in intercollegiate athletics.

• Working knowledge of NJCAA rules.

EXPECTATIONS

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.

• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

• Ability to work nights and weekends and flexible hours as necessary.

Travel

Must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record