Assistant Director of Athletics

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA

Posted Date: Jun 24, 2026

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Not Provided
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Moravian University
Moravian Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Conference

Landmark Conference (DIII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Business & Finance HR/IT

About the Job

Job Description

Assistant Director of Athletics

Bethlehem, PA, United States

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreation

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of programs, staff, student workers, and game management workers.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Director reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for representing the issues related to athletics programs, helping to create a positive educational and competitive athletic experience for the student athletes. The Assistant Director is expected to be involved in all operations of the college athletics program and provide input to the director on overall policy and budget. The Assistant Athletic Director will serve as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team and as game administrator when needed.

Assistant Director of Athletics

Bethlehem, PA, United States

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreation

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Athletics and Recreation

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of programs, staff, student workers, and game management workers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the primary contact for the Department of Athletics for all inquiries, providing daily oversight of the Athletics main office, and responding to questions and requests from internal and external constituents.
Manage all scheduling of all athletic facilities, including practices, games and rental requests (internal and external) of Moravian University’s athletic facilities.
Manage and coordinate all game day support needs. This includes officials, game day staff including student workers, the department ticketing system, Hometown Ticketing, contests set-up and transportation needs for Moravian athletic teams.
Plan, coordinate, and execute all football game day operations for all home contests as the site manager.
Develop plans for the recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating of student employees. Maintain records and process necessary documentation for payroll.
Assist in the planning and execution of all Landmark Conference and NCAA Tournaments.
Manage the on/off boarding of all full time and part time employees.
Plan, execute, and assist with departmental special events including but not limited to the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame, Moravian Athletics Golf Tournament, and the All-Athlete Banquet.
Serves as the Athletic Department’s liaison to assist with administrative duties including but not limited to purchase orders, invoices, department deliveries, team meal money, petty cash requests, and the ordering of departmental supplies.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, Landmark conference, and University rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred.
Experience:
- At least two years experience in higher education or intercollegiate athletics is strongly preferred.
- This position demands excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal skills (verbal and written) along with the ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies of the University including staff, faculty, current students, the general public and prospective student-athletes (and their families).
- Requires a team player that can multitask and work within firm deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Excellent computer literacy; the ability to work with databases; proficient with word processing and spreadsheets. Experience working with Oracle and Teamworks is a plus.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Willing to receive constructive feedback and make adjustments that support efficiency, effectiveness and overall success.
Consensus Building - Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal.
Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, LGBTQ, and/or job type.
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build positive relationships with students, co-workers, alumni and community.
Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.

About Us

Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply.

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