Athletic Director

Athletic Director
Job Description

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Chief of Staff
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

SUMMARY
The Director of Athletics provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for Rust College's intercollegiate athletics
program. This leader is responsible for fostering an environment that supports the holistic development, academic
success, and competitive excellence of student-athletes while upholding the College's mission and core values. The
Director oversees all athletic operations, including budget management, compliance with NAIA and conference
regulations, personnel supervision, recruitment and retention initiatives, facilities, and game operations. The position
collaborates closely with campus partners to enhance school spirit, elevate the student experience, and strengthen
community engagement. The Director of Athletics represents Rust College to external organizations, alumni, donors,
and the broader athletic community, advancing the visibility, integrity, and long-term success of Bearcats Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS

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Athletic Director
Job Description

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Chief of Staff
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

SUMMARY
The Director of Athletics provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for Rust College's intercollegiate athletics
program. This leader is responsible for fostering an environment that supports the holistic development, academic
success, and competitive excellence of student-athletes while upholding the College's mission and core values. The
Director oversees all athletic operations, including budget management, compliance with NAIA and conference
regulations, personnel supervision, recruitment and retention initiatives, facilities, and game operations. The position
collaborates closely with campus partners to enhance school spirit, elevate the student experience, and strengthen
community engagement. The Director of Athletics represents Rust College to external organizations, alumni, donors,
and the broader athletic community, advancing the visibility, integrity, and long-term success of Bearcats Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required in business administration, communications, marketing, digital media, journalism,
graphic design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree
preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in video production, photography, and basic graphic design in an institutional,

organizational, or professional setting.

• Proficiency with industry-standard multimedia tools such as Adobe Premiere (or similar), Photoshop, Canva, and

working knowledge of Illustrator and/or InDesign.

• Experience creating and managing content for major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,

LinkedIn, YouTube).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong visual storytelling skills with the ability to translate institutional priorities into engaging multimedia content

for diverse audiences.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including writing captions, short scripts, and basic marketing

copy.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with digital file management, archiving, and

metadata practices.

• Cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to the mission, values, and traditions of Historically Black

Colleges and Universities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Strategic Planning

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• Provide long-term vision and planning for the growth and success of the athletics program.
• Ensure alignment of athletics with the College's educational mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Develop policies, procedures, and initiatives that promote integrity, inclusion, and student-centered

programming.
• Athletic Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all NAIA and conference compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to regulatory and reporting

requirements.

• Maintain a safe, equitable, and competitive environment for student-athletes and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES Cont’d

• Provide multimedia support for live and virtual events, including basic streaming setup, presentation support,

and post-event highlight content.

• Organize, tag, and maintain a centralized digital asset library for photos, videos, audio files, and graphics for

marketing and historical purposes.

• Monitor and analyze engagement metrics for web, video, and social media content and recommend

improvements to enhance reach and impact.

• Support general marketing and communications initiatives as assigned, contributing to the overall visibility and

reputation of the College.
• Budget and Resource Management

• Develop and manage the athletics operating budget, ensuring responsible use of University resources
• Oversee athletic facilities, equipment, and capital project planning
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Lead fundraising efforts in partnership with Advancement to enhance scholarships, facilities, and programmatic
needs.

• Personnel Management

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate coaching and administrative staff.
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• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and support for staff development.

Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-performance culture across all athletic units.

• Campus & Community Engagement

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Strengthening school spirit and community pride through athletic events and outreach.
• Build strong relationships with students, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners.
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Serve as the public representative of Bearcats Athletics at College events, professional associations, and
conference meetings.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

The Federal Government requires that every individual hired since May 31, 1987, complete the I-9. This requirement is
in response to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Form I-9 has been developed to verify that persons are
eligible to work in the United States.

ABOUT US
Rust College is a historically black college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Rust is a private, coeducational, four-
year, residential, comprehensive Liberal Arts institution, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1866,
the college faculty, staff and students are comprised of diverse, social, cultural, ethnic, racial, and national backgrounds.
The college is located 35 miles east of Memphis, TN with forty-seven buildings on a one hundred twenty-six-acre
campus. Often referred to as the "citadel on the hill", the campus and historic town provide the perfect backdrop for
fulfillment of the mission to equip and inspire students for excellence and service in their communities and throughout
the world.

RUST COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY\AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TO APPLY
Persons interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript of the highest
educational level completed, and three references, including contact information, to careers@rustcollege.edu.

(Please put the job title in the subject line; you may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents).

Angela Williams, Director of Human Resources
Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635

Closing Date: Posting Date:
Open Until Qualified Applicant is Found 1/2026

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