Director of Athletics

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Director of Athletics

Post Date:  2025-09-30

Close Date:  2025-10-20

Department:  Athletics

Location:  Bismarck

Employment Type:  Full Time

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Director of Athletics

Post Date:  2025-09-30

Close Date:  2025-10-20

Department:  Athletics

Location:  Bismarck

Employment Type:  Full Time

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Position Information:

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

 

MISSION: As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships. 

 

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:  Is directly accountable and responsible to the Executive Vice President.

Benefits:

COMPENSATION: $101,737-$127,172 based on education and directly related experience.

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/...

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Position Description & Details:

Bismarck State College is on the move, and we’re looking for a strong leader ready to step up to the plate as our next Director of Athletics. This is more than just a position—it’s an opportunity to set the tone, build the team, and take our athletic programs to the next level as we continue to grow.

 

As the Director of Athletics, you’ll oversee the development, management, and day-to-day coordination of both traditional and non-traditional sports programs. From supervising talented coaches to championing compliance, fundraising, and community partnerships, this role is all about creating opportunities for student-athletes to shine both on the field and in the classroom.

 

If you love the challenge of running a strong program, building winning teams, and cheering on student success, this might just be your next big play.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development, management, and expansion of BSC’s Athletics Department.
• Oversee budgets, operations, and fundraising efforts—including the Mystic Athletic Club.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate coaches and staff to ensure a winning team culture.
• Ensure compliance with all BSC, state, NAIA, conference, and Title IX rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to align athletics with student success and college-wide initiatives.
• Build relationships with high schools, athletic clubs, and community partners to recruit top student-athletes.
• Champion marketing and promotion efforts to grow the visibility of Mystic Athletics.
• Encourage academic achievement, retention, and community service among student-athletes.

 

Why Join Us?

At Bismarck State College, you won’t just be leading an athletics program—you’ll be joining a college that’s on the rise. With expanding opportunities in both traditional and emerging sports, we’re looking for a leader who can match our momentum and help us continue building something truly special.

 

This is your chance to shape the future of Mystic Athletics, make an impact on student-athletes, and be part of a community that values teamwork, growth, and success.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises eight benefited positions, contract coaches, work-study students, and part-time temporary staff.

Minimum Requirements: - Master’s degree and two years of related administrative experience, or a bachelor’s degree and four years of related administrative experience. - Five years’ experience as a full-time head coach, or assistant athletic director in a college or university.

• Five years of experience in managing and supervising employees. 

• Strong oral and written communication and budgeting skills. 

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building skills both with internal and external partners to build and sustain a competitive college athletic department.

Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated management, organizational skills, budgeting, and fundraising skills to operate a 4-year college athletic department.  - Proven successful experience in a comparable athletic administration position. - A leader who is dedicated to student success, a student-centered educational model.

Applicant Materials Required:

Ready to get in the game? Apply today and help us keep the Mystics moving forward!

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover Letter 
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References 

Additional Information:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or assistance contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.

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