Assistant Athletic Director

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director to serve as a key member of the athletics leadership team providing support in the areas of strategic direction, operations, and success of the department. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this role provides leadership in NCAA compliance, athletic operations, event management, and student-athlete support while fostering collaboration across campus.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Department Operations

• Serve as a senior leadership partner to the Director of Athletics.
• Provide on-site administrative oversight for designated home contests.
• Represent the institution on ODAC and NCAA committees, as appropriate.
• Assist with the hiring process for head coaches and administrative staff.

2. NCAA Compliance Coordination

• Manage eligibility processes and required annual reporting, including Sports Sponsorship and Demographic reports.
• Oversee transfer certification and academic eligibility tracking.

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director to serve as a key member of the athletics leadership team providing support in the areas of strategic direction, operations, and success of the department. Reporting to the Athletic Director, this role provides leadership in NCAA compliance, athletic operations, event management, and student-athlete support while fostering collaboration across campus.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Department Operations

• Serve as a senior leadership partner to the Director of Athletics.
• Provide on-site administrative oversight for designated home contests.
• Represent the institution on ODAC and NCAA committees, as appropriate.
• Assist with the hiring process for head coaches and administrative staff.

2. NCAA Compliance Coordination

• Manage eligibility processes and required annual reporting, including Sports Sponsorship and Demographic reports.
• Oversee transfer certification and academic eligibility tracking.
• Lead compliance education initiatives for coaches and staff.
• Ensure adherence to sexual violence prevention requirements.
• Monitor academic progress

3. Athletic Operations & Team Support

• Maintain accurate athletic rosters across institutional systems.
• Generate and distribute athletic grade reports.
• Provide oversight for assigned varsity sports programs.
• Develop and manage weight room schedules.
• Serve as liaison to Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Registrar’s Office.
• Coordinate team travel, including serving as the primary contact for transportation providers.

4. Game & Event Management

• Serve as Tournament Director for ODAC and NCAA events, as assigned.
• Represent the department at away contests and NCAA tournaments.
• Provide administrative support at championship and postseason events.

5. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

• Lead department strategy related to NIL initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional NIL policies.
• Develop and deliver NIL education and training for student-athletes.
• Partner with Advancement to cultivate NIL-related opportunities.

6. Staff Supervision & Administrative Management

• Oversee student-athlete programming initiatives (growth area for the department).
• Coordinate with Athletic Training with Sports Medicine staff.
• Advise the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Serve as an athletics representative on campus committees and with faculty/staff.
• Manage outdoor athletic facilities in coordination with Physical Plant, including field maintenance and conditions.
• Lead planning and execution of the department’s Champions Celebration event.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred, Experience in athletic administration required.
• Three years of college coaching experience preferred
• Experience in NCAA, Division III athletics preferred
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication and computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has about 1800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu. 

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

To apply for the position, submit the following documents to https://bit.ly/4eP5kTn in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current resume, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Claudia Burcham, Human Resources Generalist. The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. 

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