The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual to serve as the Associate Athletic Director / Baseball Head Coach. This role will assist the Director of Athletics with all aspects of management associated with the Lesley Athletic Department while heading the operation for the Baseball program. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of facilities management and rentals, equipment management and will serve as the main liaison for the department with their contracted gear vendor for uniform management and upkeep. This role will also collaborate with the Director for strategic planning initiatives that align with institutional goals. Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with 14 varsity programs and a competitive Esports Program, serving over 150 student-athletes. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership traits and be prepared to support other administrative initiatives assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual to serve as the Associate Athletic Director / Baseball Head Coach. This role will assist the Director of Athletics with all aspects of management associated with the Lesley Athletic Department while heading the operation for the Baseball program. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of facilities management and rentals, equipment management and will serve as the main liaison for the department with their contracted gear vendor for uniform management and upkeep. This role will also collaborate with the Director for strategic planning initiatives that align with institutional goals. Lesley University is an NCAA Division III institution and a member of the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with 14 varsity programs and a competitive Esports Program, serving over 150 student-athletes. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership traits and be prepared to support other administrative initiatives assigned by the Athletic Director.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors Degree required in related field, Masters Degree preferred

• Five or more years of combined experience in Athletic Administration & Coaching

• Knowledge and solid understanding of NCAA Division III rules and regulations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Teams

• Excellent organizational, written and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal, time management and managerial skills

• Experience with event management and site supervision

• Ability to work independently but as an integral part of a team

• Requires night and weekend hours and potential overnight travel

• Driver’s License required

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.