Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Inclusion

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Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Inclusion

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Recruitment/Posting Title

Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Inclusion

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Job Category

Staff & Executive - Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Associate Athletic Director of Inclusion for the Athletics department. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director and works closely with Rutgers University Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (

DICE

) department leaders, university administrators, and external partners.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Develops and implements strategies to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all student-athletes, coaches, staff, and administrators.

Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion within the university’s athletics department, while also adhering to the regulations and guidelines set forth by Rutgers University, the

NCAA

, and the Big Ten Conference.

Implements an athletics department diversity inclusion strategic plan that is in line with the University Diversity Strategic Plan and facilitates education and training sessions for coaches, student-athletes, and staff members.

Collaborates with campus and external partners to promote a culture of inclusivity and support for student-athletes, coaches, and staff members.

Collaborates with Scarlet Knights for Life in inclusive initiatives and programming related to student-athlete development.

Creates an environment where all athletes, coaches, and staff feel valued, respected, and supported.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

07

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

88210.000

Annual Mid Range Salary

111651.500

Annual Maximum Salary

135093.000

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefi... .

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Five (5) years of relevant experience. | | Certifications/Licenses | | | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Previous experience in diversity and inclusion work, preferably in collegiate athletics setting. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. - Commitment to promoting equity and social justice within athletics at the university, conference, and national levels. | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, diversity studies, sports management). - Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten Conference regulations and guidelines related to diversity and inclusion | | Equipment Utilized |
- Laptop. - iPhone. - iPad. | | Physical Demands and Work Environment | | | Special Conditions | |

Posting Details

| Posting Number | 24ST1569 | | Posting Open Date | 06/28/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/... | | Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | | Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) | | City | Piscataway | | State | NJ | | Location Details | |

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have five (5) years of relevant experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Have you completed the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form listed under the special instructions area of the application? If you have not completed the form and/or answer "No" to this question, you will be disqualified from the applicant pool for this posting.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 2. List of Professional References (contact Info)

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