Morton College
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Description
The Athletic Director is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for all intercollegiate, intramural and recreational athletic staff, programs, facilities and activities. The Director is accountable for compliance with Federal Regulations and NJCAA rules (including the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act and Title IX). Plans, administers, and directs intercollegiate athletic activities.
Duties:
- Interprets and participates in formulating extramural athletic policies.
- Serve as the official college representative to the Skyway Conference Athletic Directors and the Board of Control, NJCAA, and Region IV Athletic Directors.
- Hires and discharges coaching staff and other department employees consistent with Board Policies.
- Plans and coordinates activities of coaching staff in addition to providing mentorship and support.
- Collaborates with Institutional Advancement / Marketing department on departmental promotion, marketing, and publicity, scheduled program announcements, web site accuracy, information, updates, and postings for the college, conference, regional, and NJCAA websites.
- Prepares departmental budgets, SUAP report and authorizes department expenditures.
- Collaborates with the Student Services Division to ensure integration with student-centered and student services programming.
- Prepares annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Survey (EADA) and reports/surveys the college deems appropriate.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in sports management, education, business administration or appropriate field.
- A minimum of five to seven years’ experience administering intercollegiate athletics —preferably in a community college.
- Prior knowledge and compliance of NJCAA and regulations.
- Experience determining and submitting NJCAA eligibility for student athletes.
- Capacity to form and articulate vision and strategic direction for athletics consistent with the college’s mission.
- Strong record of successful working relations with students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies, as well as excellent written and verbal communication with ability to work with diverse constituencies and communities.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.