Director of Athletics

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Position Title

Director of Athletics

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Position Information

Position Title

Director of Athletics

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Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

The Office of the President

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015010 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type

Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

General Function

The Director of Athletics is the chief administrator for the University’s intercollegiate athletics program and establishes policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes. The Director ensures University compliance with applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

), athletic conferences and University rules and regulations governing all facets of intercollegiate athletics programs. The Director supervises a staff of athletic coaches, professional and support personnel, develops and manages operating budgets for the intercollegiate athletics program, and participates in fund-raising activities as appropriate.

Description of Primary Duties

The Director of Athletics is the chief administrator for the University’s intercollegiate athletics program and establishes policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes. The Director ensures University compliance with applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

), athletic conferences and University rules and regulations governing all facets of intercollegiate athletics programs. The Director supervises a staff of athletic coaches, professional and support personnel, develops and manages operating budgets for the intercollegiate athletics program, and participates in fund-raising activities as appropriate.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree is required, with an emphasis in a discipline relevant to the multiple tasks and duties expected of the Director. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

: At least five years of experience in athletics administration is required, preferably at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

) Division I level athletic program. Demonstrated knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations governing recruitment, player eligibility and related functions is required. Substantial budgetary experience is required. Experience in external relations is required. Experience at the Football Bowl Subdivision (

FBS

) is preferred.

Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Management, budgeting, and organizational skills are required.

Other

: The scope of the position frequently requires weekend and evening work and requires overnight, out-of-town travel.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description

https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/J...

Open Date

06/14/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is July 5, 2024 and applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Official transcript required at time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

| Posting Number | 20240158FTS | | Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postin... |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this vacancy?

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2. * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) 2. Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) 3. Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) 4. Other Documents -1 5. Unofficial Transcripts -2 6. Unofficial Transcripts -3

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