Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

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St. Bonaventure University (SBU) seeks applicants to apply for its Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is a senior leadership position serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for providing leadership and management for SBU’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic program consisting of 19 sports; leading the strategy to ensure an appropriate role for the University in the changing landscape of college sports; promoting integrity and sportsmanship through academic and athletic excellence; creating interest in SBU among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and local community residents; and generating revenue through creative and goal-oriented initiatives for operational and capital needs. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can effectively integrate the Athletics division with the entire campus community, is aligned, and leads with Franciscan values; fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A comprehensive leadership profile can be found here.

Examples of Duties

Provides effective leadership, development and management that engages administrative directors, staff and coaches to insure a competitive and high quality Division I Athletic Program, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Serves on University President’s Cabinet.

Recruits, retains and regularly evaluates departmental operations, staff, programs and activities to ensure all areas are effectively achieving established goals and objectives. Develops new athletic programs in relationship to university enrollment strategy and evaluates current athletic programs for viability.

Possesses a solid understanding of jobs performed by coaches, an excellence in setting aggressive, winning goals, ability to interact with diverse groups and a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity.

Evaluates coaches and hires qualified future coaches as necessary.

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Description

St. Bonaventure University (SBU) seeks applicants to apply for its Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is a senior leadership position serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for providing leadership and management for SBU’s NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic program consisting of 19 sports; leading the strategy to ensure an appropriate role for the University in the changing landscape of college sports; promoting integrity and sportsmanship through academic and athletic excellence; creating interest in SBU among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and local community residents; and generating revenue through creative and goal-oriented initiatives for operational and capital needs. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can effectively integrate the Athletics division with the entire campus community, is aligned, and leads with Franciscan values; fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A comprehensive leadership profile can be found here.

Examples of Duties

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Provides effective leadership, development and management that engages administrative directors, staff and coaches to insure a competitive and high quality Division I Athletic Program, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

Serves on University President’s Cabinet.

Recruits, retains and regularly evaluates departmental operations, staff, programs and activities to ensure all areas are effectively achieving established goals and objectives. Develops new athletic programs in relationship to university enrollment strategy and evaluates current athletic programs for viability.

Possesses a solid understanding of jobs performed by coaches, an excellence in setting aggressive, winning goals, ability to interact with diverse groups and a commitment and sensitivity to diversity, gender equity, and equal opportunity.

Evaluates coaches and hires qualified future coaches as necessary.

20%

Encourages and recognizes student successes, engages students in academic excellence and ensures student athlete physical and mental welfare is a high priority.

Remains current, interprets and complies with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations pertaining to athletic compliance and other related business operations. Insures Title IX compliance. Lead strategy for ensuring compliance with Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) policies while supporting student athlete retention.

20%

Develops, recommends and actively monitors athletics program operating budget to insure athletic operations are fiscally compliant. Works with President, CFO, VP for Enrollment and other President’s Cabinet members to support the overall university budget through fundraising, enrollment and marketing strategies.

Collaboratively develops, recommends and achieves short and long range strategic plans for the athletics department.

Provides vision, planning, and administrative oversight for renovation and new facility construction while working with other departments as appropriate

20%

Successfully develops and oversees all athletics fundraising and development activities to include creating gift opportunities for donors and prospective donors, fostering and facilitating gift opportunities and raising other financial support for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Collaborates with departments within the University, especially the Advancement division, to achieve the Departments and University’s strategic fundraising goals.

Ensures appropriate communication and partnership with other university fundraising staff.

30%

Develops and leads the department in carrying out an effective program for promoting and marketing the athletics programs within the University, region and nationally. Builds upon successful marketing relationships to promote the marketing, licensing, and merchandising associated with the University.

5%

Builds and maintains relationships with the Atlantic 10 Conference and the NCAA, and actively participates in league and conference meetings and activities.

5%

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

| Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
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Years of Experience

| Minimum of 7 years of progressive managerial experience and supervisory responsibilities in intercollegiate, Olympic, professional or corporate athletics organizations
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

| Ability to act with honesty and sportsmanship at all times so that intercollegiate athletics as a whole represents the honor and dignity of fair play and the generally recognized high standards associated with wholesome competitive sports.

In-depth knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines.

Ability to create and convey vision for Athletic Department and programs within the University community and within the A-10 Conference and the NCAA. Ability to define and articulate strategic vision of the Athletics Department to establish and nurture effective working relationships with associates, colleagues, students, alumni and members of the University staff.

Ability to handle highly confidential material, understanding that all University information should only be disclosed to others who have a need to know, for legitimate business or educational reasons. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.

Demonstrates successful interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration, operational improvements and the implementation of administrative best practices. Skilled in exemplary customer service, including dealing effectively with the students, faculty, staff, and general public both in person and over the telephone.

Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all staff and other customers and possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Provides timely and accurate communication with administration, faculty, students and community members.

Works effectively, decisively and flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Competence to compose and edit correspondence, proposals and reports that require the ability to relay complex or adverse information with tact and diplomacy.

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to the needs of all prospective as well as current students.

Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated ability to develop written reports and action plans. Good organizational, oral and recruiting skills.

Ability to identify problems and to propose feasible solutions.

Knowledge of, or ability to learn Microsoft Office and self-motivated to stay current with technologies.
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Supplemental Information

SBU’s compensation package includes :
• Salary range: $190,000 to $210,000
• Annual Bonus eligibility: up to 15%
• Paid Relocation expenses
• 20 Days (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 20+ Paid Holidays Tuition remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse & dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full benefits package
• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Vision and Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply
Candidates should include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest in this position, curriculum vitae/resume; and names, titles and contact information for five (5) references.

To assure full consideration, application materials should be received BY FRIDAY, MAY 17 , and the applicant portal will remain open until the hiring process is completed.

Please send questions or nominations regarding this search to:
Kyle Leslie
Director of Talent Acquisition, HRIS & Employee Services
KLESLIE@sbu.edu.

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