Vice President and Director of Athletics

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Butler University, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Vice President and Director of Athletics to lead its NCAA Division I athletics program. 

About Butler University:

Butler University is a nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. More than 75 percent of Butler students will participate in some form of internship. Butler students have had significant success after graduation, as demonstrated by the University's 99 percent placement rate within six months of graduation. The University was recently listed as the No. 1 regional university in the Midwest, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, in addition to being included in The Princeton Review's annual "best colleges" guidebook. 

About Butler University Athletics:  

Butler University participates in intercollegiate athletics at the NCAA Division I level. Nineteen of Butler's 20 teams compete in the BIG EAST, while the football program is a member of the Pioneer Football League. The Bulldogs have a long history of athletic success, including back-to-back trips to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Game in 2010 and 2011, and the University is home to one of the nation's great intercollegiate basketball facilities, Hinkle Fieldhouse. For more information about Butler Athletics, visit www.ButlerSports.com. 

Position Overview:

Butler University, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Vice President and Director of Athletics to lead its NCAA Division I athletics program. 

About Butler University:

Butler University is a nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. More than 75 percent of Butler students will participate in some form of internship. Butler students have had significant success after graduation, as demonstrated by the University's 99 percent placement rate within six months of graduation. The University was recently listed as the No. 1 regional university in the Midwest, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings, in addition to being included in The Princeton Review's annual "best colleges" guidebook. 

About Butler University Athletics:  

Butler University participates in intercollegiate athletics at the NCAA Division I level. Nineteen of Butler's 20 teams compete in the BIG EAST, while the football program is a member of the Pioneer Football League. The Bulldogs have a long history of athletic success, including back-to-back trips to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship Game in 2010 and 2011, and the University is home to one of the nation's great intercollegiate basketball facilities, Hinkle Fieldhouse. For more information about Butler Athletics, visit www.ButlerSports.com. 

Position Overview:

The Vice President and Director of Athletics will serve as the key leader of Butler Athletics, representing the program to the community, campus, and Board of Trustees. Reporting to the President of the University and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President and Director of Athletics will be responsible for overseeing and advancing the university’s intercollegiate athletics program while elevating the brand of Butler University. The position requires a commitment to the shared values of the University which are excellence, collaboration, integrity, transformation, and equity.  Also, this position is committed to the core values of integrity and sportsmanship in athletics, encapsulated in the Butler Way which demands commitment, denies selfishness, accepts reality, yet seeks improvement everyday while putting the team above self. The Vice President and Director of Athletics will represent Butler Athletics on the conference and national levels and be a leading voice in the evolving landscape of intercollegiate athletics. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for the university’s Department of Athletics. 

• Create a culture of respect, inclusiveness, teamwork and excellence throughout the Department of Athletics. 

• Ensure operational and staff compliance with institutional, Big East Conference and Pioneer Conference, NCAA, and state and federal laws and Title IX regulations, guidelines, and requirements. 

• Ensure a strong commitment to student-athlete welfare and the student-athlete experience, prioritizing the academic success, mental health and personal development of student-athletes. 

• Partner with all internal and external departments, including campus units, to achieve stated goals. 

• Work closely with the Provost, Deans, and faculty to further integrate Athletics and student-athletes in the university community. 

• Manage budget, finance, academic, compliance and facilities to best support athletics programs. 

• Focus on all external functions of the Department including fundraising, brand management, ticket sales, sponsorship, media, and marketing. 

• Elevate the national brand of Butler University through comprehensive athletics’ excellence. 

• Serve as the primary spokesperson for Butler Athletics, actively engaging media outlets to tell the stories of our athletics department. 

• Encourage community engagement and service among student-athletes. 

• Be a conference and national leader on committees and in discussions in the ever-evolving landscape of intercollegiate athletics. 

• Encourage professional and career development of staff members. 

• Utilize data and analytics to enhance the work of student-athletes, coaches and staff.  

• Lead the Department’s Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) efforts within NCAA and state guidelines. 

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required with a master’s degree strongly preferred. 

• Experience with budgets, facilities, operations, personnel, academics, compliance, external relations and student-athlete development. 

• Knowledge and experience in NCAA rules, sports administration, NIL, transfer portal, conference realignment, and student-athlete welfare,  

• Six years of experience within a NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program or similar work experience. 

• Demonstrated success in revenue generation for Athletics. 

• Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision, address gaps, develop a strategy and implement. 

• Demonstrated planning and assessment skills. 

• Demonstrated record of success in improving the management, quality, operations, and customer service within a major division of an institution. 

• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills. 

• High integrity and ethical standards. 

• Commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. 

Applications:

The position will remain open until filled; but, for best consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of application and resume electronically to Brenda Harrington, Vice President of Human Resources, Butler University via our applicant tracking system by December 20, 2023. No hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted. Nominations for the position and questions concerning the job requirements or hiring process should also be directed to Collegiate Sports Associates representative, Marcy Lanoue: mlanoue@collegiatesportsassociates.com 

Salary:   

Commensurate with experience. 

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.