Athletic Director (click for job description)

EXPIRED

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

SUMMARY

Athletic Director
Job Description

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

The Athletic Director is responsible for the development, management, coordination, and supervision of the athletics
program
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the athletics program.
• Maintains an athletics program that is committed to the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Raise funds for the athletic department.
• Administers the overall athletic budget.

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SALARY: Commensurate with experience

SUMMARY

Athletic Director
Job Description

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

The Athletic Director is responsible for the development, management, coordination, and supervision of the athletics
program
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the athletics program.
• Maintains an athletics program that is committed to the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Raise funds for the athletic department.
• Administers the overall athletic budget.
• Recruits and manages the coaching staff.
• Ensures compliance with all the College, national association, and conference policies, rules, and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate demonstrates commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with many
different constituencies. An advanced degree from an accredited university is preferred. The individual demonstrates
integrity, drive, vision, and comprehensive communication skills. Significant successful experience in the administration of
intercollegiate athletics or comparable managerial experience is preferred.

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 have 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 fulfilling 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).

Mrs. Angela Williams, HR Director
Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Closing Date: Posting Date:
Open Until Qualified Applicant is Found 4/2024