Athletics Director

Oakwood University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, invites applications for the position of Athletics Director. The Athletics Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the University’s intercollegiate athletics program, ensuring alignment with the mission, values, and standards of Oakwood University and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

Position Summary:

The Director of Athletics is responsible for the planning, development, supervision, and evaluation of all intercollegiate athletic programs, including budgeting, staffing, compliance facilities and student-athlete support. This role ensures competitive excellence, academic integrity, student-athlete development, fiscal accountability, and compliance with institutional, conference, and governing association requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance with university policies, NAIA regulations, Title IX requirements, risk management, and institutional standards.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate coaches, athletic staff, and support personnel.
• Manage and oversee the athletics department budget, including athletic venues, equipment, financial planning and resources allocation.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Student Development, and Academic Affairs on recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, focusing on major gifts, corporate sponsorship, and the development of an athletic booster club.
• Promote academic success, personal development, sportsmanship, and spiritual growth of student athletes.

Oakwood University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning, invites applications for the position of Athletics Director. The Athletics Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight of the University’s intercollegiate athletics program, ensuring alignment with the mission, values, and standards of Oakwood University and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.

Position Summary:

The Director of Athletics is responsible for the planning, development, supervision, and evaluation of all intercollegiate athletic programs, including budgeting, staffing, compliance facilities and student-athlete support. This role ensures competitive excellence, academic integrity, student-athlete development, fiscal accountability, and compliance with institutional, conference, and governing association requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Ensure strict adherence and compliance with university policies, NAIA regulations, Title IX requirements, risk management, and institutional standards.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate coaches, athletic staff, and support personnel.
• Manage and oversee the athletics department budget, including athletic venues, equipment, financial planning and resources allocation.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Services, Student Development, and Academic Affairs on recruitment and retention of student-athletes.
• Design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, focusing on major gifts, corporate sponsorship, and the development of an athletic booster club.
• Promote academic success, personal development, sportsmanship, and spiritual growth of student athletes.

• Coordinate scheduling, facilities usage, travel, and support services for athletic teams.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with alumni, constituents, and community partners.
• Collaborate with communication and marketing departments in providing information regarding schedules, achievements, sporting event statistics, records and other relevant information.
• Represent the University at conference meetings and other external athletics-related functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of institutional priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Prefer a Master’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of five – seven years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics administration or coaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate athletics operations, compliance, and student-athlete development.
• Proven leadership, management, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a higher education setting.

Compensation and Benefits:

Oakwood University offers a comprehensive healthcare assistance plan and benefits, which include health, retirement plan, tuition assistance for eligible dependents, and other core benefits.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including communicating effectively in English with internal and external stakeholders in person, by phone/video, and in writing; reviewing, analyzing, and producing written and digital materials for extended periods using standard office technology; maintaining regular office hours and, as an exempt employee, working additional hours—including occasional evenings and weekends—to meet deadlines and operational needs.

Working Conditions:

Essential responsibilities are primarily performed in a standard office environment with minimal discomfort. Employees should expect irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. On-site supervision of departmental operations may be required. When traveling, the employee may be expected to utilize various modes of transportation, including trains, planes, and automobiles.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oakwood University is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment policies and practices based on race, national origin, gender (except for positions requiring ordination), color, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The employment practices of the church reflect religious preferences in harmony with the United States Constitution and controlling law, and it, therefore, hires only Seventh-day Adventist Church members in regular standing for this position.

At Will Employment:

Employment with Oakwood University is at-will. This means that either you or Oakwood University may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as long as it is not in violation of applicable federal or state laws.

TO APPLY

• Once completed, save documents in PDF format and email
• Application Cover Letter Resume
• List of Three References

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hroffice@oakwood.edu

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