Athletic Director

$87,500 - $87,500/Yr

Unclassified - Wahpeton, ND

Full-time - Mid Level

Wahpeton, ND

About the position

The Athletic Director at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the college's athletic programs while also conducting other related athletic department duties. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for student-athlete development, and a commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive athletic environment. The Athletic Director will manage the operations of the athletic department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as NJCAA, Title IX, and other relevant guidelines. This role also involves budget management, fundraising activities, staff supervision, and community engagement to enhance the visibility and success of the college's athletic programs. In addition to the operational responsibilities, the Athletic Director will be tasked with developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the college's mission and vision. This includes building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, faculty, administration, and community members. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills to handle scheduling, compliance, and logistics for multiple sports programs and events. Furthermore, the Athletic Director will be expected to promote the athletic programs through effective marketing and public relations strategies, securing additional funding through innovative fundraising activities. The position is a full-time, 12-month benefited role, and the starting salary is $87,500, commensurate with education and experience. The Athletic Director will also be responsible for hiring and supervising coaches and staff, ensuring that the athletic department operates efficiently and effectively while fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity among student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the college's athletic programs.
• Manage athletic department operations and budget.
• Conduct fundraising activities to support athletic programs.
• Supervise coaching staff and athletic department personnel.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, Title IX, and other regulatory standards.
• Engage with the community to promote athletic programs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the athletic department.
• Handle scheduling, compliance, and logistics for sports programs and events.
• Promote athletic programs through marketing and public relations efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or ability to obtain within four years.
• Successful coaching experience at the high school level or above.
• Demonstrated experience in building and growing athletic budgets through fundraising activities.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage the athletic department effectively.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills for scheduling and compliance management.
• Skills in fundraising, marketing, and public relations.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful coaching experience at a secondary or post-secondary level.
• Previous experience as an Athletic Director.
• Regulatory knowledge of NJCAA or other relevant athletic associations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance