Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations

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Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations

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Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations

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Accountabilities

The Deputy Athletics Director provides leadership for assigned areas of oversight and coordination for the activities of the Office of the Athletics Director. This position is a highly visible leadership role requiring an individual with outstanding interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact and political savvy.

The individual in this position must be able to leverage the influence of the Athletics Director to achieve departmental goals, while effectively leading and managing assigned responsibilities and projects. The successful candidate will be assertive and confident yet approachable and respectful, with a proven track record in building collaborative relationships across organizational lines and with key constituencies.

Above all, this person must demonstrate the highest ethics and confidentiality inherent in such a position. The Deputy Athletics Director is responsible for representing and advising the Athletics Director in various administrative matters across the Department, including the overall management of the Senior Staff, liaison to the President’s Office, as well as overseeing major projects and initiatives.

Responsible for the strategic and effective leadership of the external operations and administration for the Colgate Athletics Department including:

Finance and Business Operations

Facilities

Game Day Operations

Event Scheduling

Marketing and Promotions

Corporate Sponsorship

Athletics Communications and Multimedia

Ticket Operations

Athletics Fundraising

Other Expectations:

Represent the division in the absence of the director

Executive level leadership for the department

Serve on department leadership team

Provide direction, oversight, and leadership to

PERA

Serve on relevant campus committees as

PERA

representative

Ensure effective communication of departmental strategies and goals to coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and other internal campus constituents

Act as PERA’s lead brand manager, ensuring that items including, but not limited to signage, branding, uniforms, facilities, etc., meet identity guidelines and standards

Effective and strategic development of a comprehensive marketing and promotions plan for all 25 Division I

NCAA

Sports and other departmental areas to include all channels and media, social media, print, television, electronic media, etc.

Effective and strategic development of the ticket office and sales

Effective and strategic development of communications strategies across all aspects of

PERA

. To include:

Develop and implement a department wide vision for working with external stakeholders such as media outlets, community partners, corporate partners, fans and alumni.

Secure and ensure positive relations with external constituents in advertising and sponsorships; oversees corporate marketing strategies

Liaison to Athletics Advancement team and Director of Athletics on fundraising priorities, goals and initiatives

Ensure positive relationships between the division and key stakeholders, to include alumni, local community, fans, parents, coaches, student-athletes, faculty and other University constituents

Responsible for the effective supervision of staff as assigned. Ensures selection and hiring of high quality employees; ensures appropriate distribution of work assignments and high quality of employee work product; ensures fair and accurate performance assessments and feedback to include identifying areas for professional development and documenting and conducting disciplinary measures, as needed. Responsible for providing fair and accurate input to supervisor regarding employment status (hire, promotion, salary increases, termination); ensures the creation of effective opportunities and programs for employee mentoring, development and sustained performance

Provide sport supervision and continued evaluation of assigned varsity sport programs through effective oversight, communication and collaboration with Head Coaches. This will include sustained performance and execution in the following areas:

Fiscal responsibility

Scheduling conference and nonconference matches, practices, strength and conditioning, etc.

Recruiting/roster management

Student-athlete welfare and academic progress

Manage disciplinary situations with coaching staff and student-athletes

Compliance with conference,

NCAA

and university rules

Evaluate and approve fundraising initiatives in partnership with University Advancement

Support positive Head Coach relations with internal and external stakeholders

Evaluation of student-athlete experience

Evaluation of competitive success

Evaluate job performance, develop and support the professional growth of all direct reports

Role model positive behaviors and leadership for student-athletes, coaches and staff

Maintain personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

NCAA

Patriot League

ECAC

Hockey

Athletics Department

University policies

Colgate Athletics Mission:

To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

Athletics Department Values:

Thoughtful – Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking

Driven – Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal

Enthusiastic – Passionate, positive, fun presence

Cohesive – Close—knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork

Bold – Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (

CSA

), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Department

Athletic Administration

Hiring Wage/Salary Range

$120,000 - $127,000

Division

Athletics

Technical Competencies

| Name | Athletic Administration | | Description |
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in athletic administration with proven ability to strategically lead, manage and operate areas of sports marketing and promotions, athletics communications, sport supervision, ticket sales, and corporate partnerships. |

| Name | Management Skills | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to select, develop and retain high performing work teams, to include: Demonstrated skill in the development of employee skills, performance and behaviors. Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and communicate with employees on issues of pay, performance and development. Demonstrated ability to consistently identify, hire and retain high performing employees. |

| Name | Fundraising | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to strategically plan fundraising initiatives. Proven track record of creating and maintaining positive relationships with donors and demonstrated ability to develop, plan and execute fundraising initiatives and events for an athletics department. |

| Name | Communications Planning and Strategy | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to create and develop all aspects of an effective athletics communication strategy. Demonstrated expertise and ability to analyze, plan, develop, deliver and evaluate photographic, graphic or web content to support all forms of athletics communications. |

| Name | Marketing and Public Relations | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze and evaluate a strategy for effective communications. Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze and evaluate written content to be used for communications with the media, fans, prospective student-athletes and alumni. Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze and evaluate athletics marketing programs and materials. |

| Name | Stakeholder relations | | Description |
Demonstrated ability of creating and maintaining positive and effective relationships with key stakeholders, to include media outlets, vendors, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, local community, fans, parents, faculty and other University constituents. |

| Name | Budget and finance | | Description |
Demonstrated ability to provide stewardship of a material amount of University resources. Demonstrated ability to forecast budget needs and then manage within resulting operational budget parameters.. |

| Name | Compliance | | Description |
Proven knowledge and a track record of complying with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations. |

Behavioral Competencies

| Name | Personal Accountability for Results | | Description |
Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback. |

| Name | Effective Communication | | Description |
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information. |

| Name | Problem Solving and Decision Making | | Description |
Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions. |

| Name | Change Management | | Description |
Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate. |

| Name | Leadership and Teamwork | | Description |
Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members. |

| Name | Creativity and Innovation | | Description |
Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives. |

| Name | Diversity and Inclusion | | Description |
Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community. |

| Name | Sustainability | | Description |
Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices. |

Requirements

| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Ten (10) years of professional experience at NCAA member institution(s) - At least five (5) of supervisory responsibilities | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Ten (10) years of professional experience at NCAA Division I member institution(s) - Seven (7) years of supervisory responsibilities - Five (5) years serving as a member of an athletics department senior leadership team | | Education |
- A Bachelor’s degree is required - A Master’s degree is preferred | | Physical Requirements | | | Certifications |
A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required. | | EEO Statement |

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

| | Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. | | Other Information |
Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause. | | Department Statement | |

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2024A001Posting | | Temporary | No | | Work Schedule | | | Job Open Date | 04/15/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you at least 18 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.

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5. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Additional Document 1

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