Men's Athletics Director directs all facets of a university/college's men's athletic program, including intramural and intercollegiate sports. Manages the entire men's coaching staff. Being a Men's Athletics Director schedules use of facilities, transportation, and sporting events. Also responsible for fundraising, publicity, ticket pricing and distribution, and purchase of new equipment. Additionally, Men's Athletics Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Men's Athletics Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Men's Athletics Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Williams Baptist University is seeking applicants to fill the position of Director of Athletics. The Director of Athletics (AD) serves as the Chief Athletics Officer for the University. The AD is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives for all University varsity and junior varsity athletic programs to assist the University to achieve its mission and express its core values. The AD has primary responsibility for leadership in all matters pertaining to University athletics.
The Director of Athletics must possess innovative leadership abilities; personnel supervision skills; knowledge of complex athletic eligibility issues and policies; financial and legal issues as such pertain to student athletics; and a capacity to administrate university-level athletics operations. Among the many abilities required for this position are leadership & supervision; fundraising; business/financial management; communication & interpersonal relations skills; strategic planning; mentoring & leadership development; administrative & organizational skills.
University Description
Founded in 1941, Williams Baptist University is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The college is located near Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and has an average enrollment of 500 students. Owned and operated by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the University takes seriously its identity as a Christian institution in the Baptist tradition. We are committed to producing exceptional graduates prepared to competently engage local and global cultures through a Christ-centered worldview. We accomplish this by providing an excellent, holistically Christian, liberal arts education while compassionately shaping student lives. More information about the University’s history, mission, and vision can be reviewed on this website.
Title:
Director of Athletics
Department:
Athletics
Classification:
Exempt
Salary Grade/Level:
Exempt Full time; Salary-12 month
Essential Functions:
Supervision:
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AAP/EEO Statement:
Per WBU Policy Statement.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Application
Applicants should fill out our online application and then send a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information via email to hr@williamsbu.edu. A review of applicants will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.