Athletic Director

EXPIRED

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world. Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service. We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward. CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Cheyney University invites applicants for the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics position. This is a full-time (100% FTE) position and is a part of the APSCUF collective bargaining unit.

The incumbent directs and administers intercollegiate athletics on behalf of Cheyney University and provides quality educational and student athletic experiences as part of a comprehensive effort to foster student-athletes' success. The position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating a comprehensive athletics program for both men and women, providing leadership to staff coaches, trainers, and administrative staff. The Director is expected to work in collaboration with University Advancement to ensure fundraising goals are established and met, to promote and market programs, and to develop funding initiatives for innovative programs and facilities. The position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is a twelve (12) month position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes, maintains, and implements policies for the administration of the Department of Athletics.
• Implements athletic programs and policies within the guidelines of the University and other non-conference entities. Evaluate the total athletic program to ensure its compliance with division and/or university policy.
• Recruits and provides for the selection, organization, and supervision of the staff, and delegates responsibilities to ensure efficient and productive operation of all administrative, business, fiscal and athletic activities of the department.
• Sets forth the department’s funding requirements and supervises the overall management and control of the approved fiscal year operating budget for all men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports.
  Ensures compliance with gender equity, Title IX, and ethnic diversity.
• Works closely with university advancement and assigned personnel to develop and implement a comprehensive fund-raising plan and participate in the implementation of a marketing plan for intercollegiate athletics.
• Organizes directs and participates in activities that will promote the prestige of the university and the athletic department.
• Serves on key university committees and attends conferences and professional meetings as determined by the president. Completion and submission of annual professional membership applications and reports.
• Works directly with all coaches in the administration of their programs (i.e., field/facility use, transportation, medical clearance, reports, budget preparation, ordering supplies and equipment).
• Evaluates coaches and staff.
• Oversees the men and women’s student-athlete recruiting programs.
• Compiles student-athletes’ operations manual for the University’s Department of Athletics.
• Schedules all athletic teams for competition and contracts with each institution with the assistance of coaches. Prepares the yearly schedule of athletic events including summer camps.
• Arranges trips, meals, and transportation for all intercollegiate programs with the assistance of coaches.
• Hires game officials for all intercollegiate contests.
• Oversees game management for ticket takers, sellers, and other personnel necessary for concessions at athletic events with the assistance of coaches.
• Maintains all records related to intercollegiate activities.
• Coordinates the athletic awards program and athletic banquets.
• Coordinates purchases of athletic equipment.
• Oversees the use and care of athletic facilities and athletic equipment. Plan and initiate the development and upgrading of facilities and capital projects.
• Coordinates special projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Selection Criteria: Minimum Education, Training, and Experience:

• Must have the minimum of a master’s degree in athletic administration, Business Administration, or Physical Education
• At least 5 years of experience managing an athletics program at the collegiate level or athletic organization, or equivalent experience.
• Applicants must also have proven fund-raising experience.
• Experience coaching at the collegiate level a plus.

Working Conditions:
This is an exempt position that may require occasionally working beyond the normally scheduled workweek, modifying existing work schedules, or flexing hours to meet University needs. Work rules and regulations are governed by the current agreement between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)

Instructions for Applying

Applicants must complete an online application. A complete online application will include the following attachments.

· Cover Letter

· Resume/Curriculum Vitae

MAILED, EMAILED or FAXED application materials will not be considered. Employment for this position is covered by collective bargaining with the APSCUF union. All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement:

Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.