Athletic Director

National Association Of Intercollegiate Athletics - Marshall, MO

Full-time - Senior

Marshall, MO

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About the position

The Director of Athletics at Missouri Valley College is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall administration and oversight of the college's intercollegiate athletics programs. This position involves strategic planning, budgeting, compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of sportsmanship and professionalism. The Director collaborates with various departments to enhance the student-athlete experience and is actively involved in fundraising and community engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative direction and oversight for intercollegiate athletics staff, programs, facilities, and activities.
• Plan, implement, and direct all administrative activities of the athletic program.
• Oversee budgeting, hiring, and development of coaches and athletics staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, NAIA, Heart of America Conference, and college regulations.
• Administer departmental funds and accounts responsibly.
• Collaborate with student administrative offices on recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Ensure quality game experiences for student-athletes, families, and guests.
• Conduct fundraising and community events in collaboration with the Advancement staff.
• Create a long-term strategy for athletic programs with corresponding initiatives and tactics.
• Coordinate and implement strategic planning processes for athletics.
• Enhance the student-athlete experience and develop strategies for student-athlete input.
• Regularly attend athletic contests and oversee recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Supervise athletics facilities and team travel.
• Monitor and report on student-athlete course performance and assist with interventions.
• Coordinate use of facilities by outside organizations and manage team travel logistics.
• Develop and manage the Athletics Department budget and monitor its implementation.
• Establish and report on Key Performance Indicators for the athletics department.
• Maintain eligibility, participation, and compliance reporting, and train new coaches in these areas.
• Approve schedules, contracts, purchase orders, and travel arrangements for contests.
• Oversee office procedures and work within the athletics department.
• Hire, mentor, guide, and evaluate coaching and athletics staff.
• Oversee the Head Athletic Trainer and athletic administrative staff.
• Manage the search process for open positions in the athletics department.
• Update the student-athlete handbook and coordinate changes with the VP of Student Affairs.
• Evaluate and submit eligibility forms for student-athletes in cooperation with the Faculty Athletic Representative.
• Support the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative and implement it on campus.
• Represent the institution within the Heart and NAIA governance structure.
• Lead fundraising outreach in collaboration with the Advancement Office.
• Participate in the college's annual fund endeavors and capital campaign projects.
• Oversee planning and implementation of annual athletics department fundraising events.
• Secure sponsorship for athletics events, programs, and facilities.
• Coordinate with the Alumni Office to develop alumni athletics events.

Requirements

• Master's degree required, preferably in athletics management or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and current CPR certification.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-faceted assessment plans in athletics or related areas.
• Familiarity and experience with NAIA athletics.
• Coaching experience and multiple years of senior leadership in an athletic department, with experience managing all facets of an athletic department budget.