Associate Athletics Director for Sport Administration

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

08/13/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128844

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

08/13/2024

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Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128844

Position Title

Associate Athletics Director for Sport Administration

Department this Position Reports to

Athletics Administration

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire.

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Alumni Gym

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Associate Athletics Director for Sport Administration reports to the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Administration and will assist in providing day-to-day support and leadership to the Sport Administration team, consisting of 10+ primary and secondary sport administrators. This role assists and supports the strategic leadership and administration of all 35 varsity sports programs, including direct oversight of select varsity sports programs. This position serves as a member of the department’s sport administrator team that is committed to the core values of tenacity, collaboration, and passion and advancing Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation through its strategic priorities.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Four or more years experience or combination of education and experience.

Proven leadership and management skills.

Three or more years of athletics administrative experience, preferably including sport oversight and/or collegiate coaching experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for constructive interaction with associates, assistants, coaches, department staff, student-athletes, administrators, and faculty.

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in sensitive situations and work effectively in a fast-paced and complex work environment.

Demonstrated success engaging and building collaborative relationships with various stakeholders, including coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff, campus, and corporate partners, donors, and community members.

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Working knowledge of

NCAA

rules.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Previous supervisory experience and experience as a collegiate athlete or coach.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Taurian Houston

Department Contact Phone Number

taurian.c.houston@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Taurian Houston, Executive Associate Athletics Director for Administration

Department Contact's Phone Number

taurian.c.houston@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.e...

Additional Instructions

To be fully considered please submit application materials no later than Friday, August 23, 2024.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/post...

Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Varsity Sports Administration

• Provides support in developing the operationalized framework related to the strategic leadership and direction of 35 varsity sports. Including but not limited to participating and providing organization support in head and assistant coach searches, conducting and compiling research for annual updates/reports on Varsity Sport Programs, and analyzing data available to DCARD.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of DCARD policies, procedures, and best practices related to Varsity Sport Administration.
• Create and implement sports administration resources and tools to assist Sport AD’s in effectively and efficiently managing assigned sports.
• Responsible for the oversight, coordination and distribution of sport program sustaining and end-of-season student-athletes surveys through the DCARD established software (i.e., Real Response).
• Manages head and assistant coach contract database to monitor all contract terms. Including but not limited to contract expiration, achievement of performance incentive, and any necessary documentation related to contracts.
• Serve as a member of a DCARD Roster Management team, providing oversight of compliance and gender equity with institutional roster management requirements.
• Collaborates with the Athletics Compliance Office and Facilities regarding approval of institutional and non-institutional camps/clinics holistically across DCARD.
• Prepares agendas and/or materials for meetings, educational resources and Professional Development opportunities (PowerPoints, Agendas, curriculum, speakers etc.) for Sport Administrators.
• Evaluates, prioritizes, and resolves incoming issues and concerns addressed to Sport Administrators, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Recommends and/or executes an appropriate course of action, referral, or response as appropriate.
• Provides project management support with various department initiatives and projects as directed by the Executive Associate Athletics Director.
• Analyzes Varsity Sport practices to identify inefficiencies and recommend alternative approaches to pursue program goals that better maximize departmental resources to leverage purchasing power, optimize cross-program utilization and align resources with priorities.

| | Percentage Of Time | 50% |

| Description |
Sport Supervision

• Sport Oversight responsibilities and duties for selected Varsity Sports Teams, including but not limited to:
  • Supervision and evaluation of coaches, scheduling, budget development and oversight, regular evaluation of program resources and performance goals, strategic planning, and management of student-athlete grievances and issues.
  • Providing leadership, directing, and establishing meetings with coaching staff.
  • Traveling with team.
  • Attending practices.
  • Building rapport with students support staff, alums, and donors.

| | Percentage Of Time | 35% |

| Description |
General Administration

• Gathers, organizes, and distributes best practices, benchmarking, and other relevant data from peer institutions around industry questions to inform administrative decision making.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery Act and other compliance requirements.
• Serves on department and college committees.
• Articulates the department’s vision and goals in concert with the College’s mission and values.
• Maintains effective relationships with faculty, students, alumni, and athletics support groups.
• Serves as liaison with the Ivy League, NCAA, and other organizations as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation.

| | Percentage Of Time | 15% |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
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   • Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
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   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe your previous experience as a (college or professional) sport administrator.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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