Title: Vice President and Director of Athletics
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Title: Vice President and Director of Athletics
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Apply NowDivision: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 55
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: eku.ad.vp@eku.edu
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Director of Athletics (AD) is responsible for the leadership, management and complete oversight of all aspects of the athletic programs at Eastern Kentucky University, including 18 NCAA Division I. The portfolio of responsibilities for this position includes management for the following areas: coaches, staff, and student-athlete recruitment and development; budgeting and financial management; compliance with all applicable federal, state, NCAA, conference, and University policies, procedures, and regulations; facility management; corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and fundraising; marketing, media, and public relations; and the implementation of strategies to achieve University and departmental goals.
The AD must be committed to leading an athletics program that expects the highest levels of achievement academically, athletically, and operational integrity. The AD must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; a high level of integrity; a demonstrated record of leadership; proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; an understanding of conflict management and negotiation strategies; the ability to build consensus among diverse groups and adapt to change; and a vision for propelling Eastern Kentucky University’s athletic programs into an ever-changing, dynamic future.
This position is considered an executive level position and shall represent the University as appropriate on committees both within and external to the institution.
Above all, the AD will be dedicated to the cause of student-athletes and their personal and academic success.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: To apply to this position, applicants must submit the following:
These items must be submitted by email to the following: eku.ad.vp@eku.edu. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM (ET). The University may update this deadline to a later date as deemed necessary.
Candidates are deemed confidential until at least the finalist stage. No candidacy will be disclosed without advance notice to the candidate.
If you have questions, please contact John Dixon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at either (859) 622-8221 or john.dixon@eku.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
Person | Role |
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Kyle Moats |
Director of Athletics |
Dusty Ridner |
Senior Associate Athletics Director, CFO |
Corey Neal |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for External (FB) |
Kirk Moats |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Administration |
Bryan Hicks |
Deputy Director of Athletics |
Terry Johnson |
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Sport Sponsorship |
Rachel Slone |
Senior Associate Athletics Director / Dr. Martha Mullins Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)/DeputyTitle IX Coordinator (Soc, SB) |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Kyle Moats |
Director of Athletics |
Mark Howard |
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Operations |
Rachel Slone |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Fan Experience/Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)/DeputyTitle IX Coordinator |
Kirk Moats |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Success |
Dusty Ridner |
Senior Associate Athletics Director, CFO |
Lindsey McKaskle |
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Administration |
Corey Neal |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Engagement |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Kyle Moats |
Director of Athletics |
Lindsey McKaskle |
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Administration |
Rachel Slone |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Fan Experience/Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)/DeputyTitle IX Coordinator |
Mark Howard |
Executive Associate Athletics Director for Operations |
Kirk Moats |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Success |
Corey Neal |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Engagement |
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