Vice President of Athletics and Recreation

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St. Mary's College of Maryland: Academic Affairs: Athletics and Recreation

Location

St. Mary's City, MD

Open Date

Jun 09, 2026

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public, a non-sectarian, co-educational, liberal arts institution, is accepting résumés for the position of Vice President of Athletics and Recreation. The Vice President of Athletics and Recreation serves as the College's chief athletics administrator and provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for all intercollegiate athletics, recreation, and related student engagement programs. Reporting directly to the President of St. Mary's College of Maryland and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President is responsible for advancing Athletics and Recreation as a strategic component of the College's mission, student experience, enrollment strategy, and institutional success. In this capacity, the Vice President performs the primary functions traditionally associated with the Director of Athletics, including leadership of athletics operations, NCAA and conference compliance, student-athlete success initiatives, personnel management, fiscal stewardship, facilities oversight, fundraising, and community engagement.

As a senior institutional leader, the Vice President collaborates with Cabinet colleagues, faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and community partners to advance the College's strategic priorities and strengthen its regional and national reputation. The Vice President plays a critical role in leveraging athletics and recreation as drivers of enrollment growth, student retention, campus engagement, and alumni affinity while fostering a culture of academic excellence, competitive success, integrity, inclusion, and student development.

The Vice President also works closely with the Athletics Advisory Group, a collaborative body comprised of faculty, staff, trustees, and other key stakeholders. Serving alongside the Faculty Athletic Representative, the Athletics fundraising officer, and other appointed members, the Vice President engages the Advisory Group in strategic planning, assessment, and long-range goal setting for Athletics and Recreation. Through this partnership, the Vice President helps guide the continued evolution of Athletics and Recreation in support of institutional priorities and the successful implementation of the College's strategic vision.

St. Mary's College of Maryland: Academic Affairs: Athletics and Recreation

Location

St. Mary's City, MD

Open Date

Jun 09, 2026

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public, a non-sectarian, co-educational, liberal arts institution, is accepting résumés for the position of Vice President of Athletics and Recreation. The Vice President of Athletics and Recreation serves as the College's chief athletics administrator and provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for all intercollegiate athletics, recreation, and related student engagement programs. Reporting directly to the President of St. Mary's College of Maryland and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President is responsible for advancing Athletics and Recreation as a strategic component of the College's mission, student experience, enrollment strategy, and institutional success. In this capacity, the Vice President performs the primary functions traditionally associated with the Director of Athletics, including leadership of athletics operations, NCAA and conference compliance, student-athlete success initiatives, personnel management, fiscal stewardship, facilities oversight, fundraising, and community engagement.

As a senior institutional leader, the Vice President collaborates with Cabinet colleagues, faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and community partners to advance the College's strategic priorities and strengthen its regional and national reputation. The Vice President plays a critical role in leveraging athletics and recreation as drivers of enrollment growth, student retention, campus engagement, and alumni affinity while fostering a culture of academic excellence, competitive success, integrity, inclusion, and student development.

The Vice President also works closely with the Athletics Advisory Group, a collaborative body comprised of faculty, staff, trustees, and other key stakeholders. Serving alongside the Faculty Athletic Representative, the Athletics fundraising officer, and other appointed members, the Vice President engages the Advisory Group in strategic planning, assessment, and long-range goal setting for Athletics and Recreation. Through this partnership, the Vice President helps guide the continued evolution of Athletics and Recreation in support of institutional priorities and the successful implementation of the College's strategic vision.

The salary range for this position is $205,000 to $240,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
• Proven track record of successful and significant fundraising; demonstrated commitment to strong and equitable student success.
• History of sound financial management and budget administration.
• Evidence of positive student-athlete recruitment practices.
• Successful experiences supervising, coordinating, and evaluating athletic department personnel, coaches, and support staff.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel, attend athletics events, move throughout campus facilities, and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College of Maryland (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), statement of how the applicant's employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity, and three references submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/187960.  Questions may be directed to Sarah Miller Martin at slmillermartin@smcm.edu.

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