Athletic Director

$200,000 - $225,000/Yr

Citadel - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, SC

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Athletic Director at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is responsible for leading the Athletics department, ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations, and fostering a culture of excellence in both academic and athletic performance. This role involves strategic planning, oversight of intercollegiate athletic operations, and the development of championship programs that reflect positively on the institution. The Athletic Director will also manage relationships with community leaders and stakeholders to enhance support for cadet-athletics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain championship athletic programs competitive in NCAA Division I FCS and Southern Conference.
• Monitor and maintain NCAA compliance requirements and ensure adherence to intercollegiate sports rules and regulations.
• Oversee 16 varsity teams and manage coaching staff and Associate Directors' responsibilities.
• Implement strategic planning processes for program development and retention strategies.
• Develop collaborative relationships with campus offices to ensure compliance and quality of service.
• Recommend and manage the annual budget for intercollegiate athletics, tracking all departmental finances.
• Strengthen relationships with community leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Manage the growth of the endowment program related to athletics and coordinate with The Brigadier Foundation and The Citadel Foundation.
• Establish and monitor recruiting initiatives for staff and athletes.
• Direct marketing initiatives of the athletic programs and coordinate outreach with the Admissions Department.
• Represent The Citadel at meetings or conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with five years of Athletics administration and/or coaching experience at the college level.
• Progressive experience in fiscal management of Athletics programs.
• Demonstrated success with development, fundraising, media, and recruitment activities, preferably at the collegiate level.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• Experience with NCAA Division I FCS

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• 403(b)
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan