Ottawa University
Description
Responsible for the administration of a University athletic program including the recruitment of student athletes, team scheduling and programming, public relations, academic support, and the retention of student athletes. Supervises assistant and student coaches. Extensive travel is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Lead the recruiting process of prospective student athletes for a specific team.
- Assist them with required information for admission to the school.
- Provide continuing conversations and contacts to prospective student/athletes.
- Guide them through the enrollment process.
- Coordinate the process for signing each athletes letter of intent once they commit to OU.
- Recruit student athletes that are a good fit with the University as well as to the athletic team.
- Meet enrollment targets including the retention of student athletes.
- Work as a member of a recruitment team through support of the processes and goals of the admissions, financial aid, business and registrars offices.
- Streamline enrollment processes to provide an efficient and smooth transition for the prospective athlete.
- Provide for strong public relations both internally as well as to external constituencies.
- Provide leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members.
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
- Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
- Understand the Universitys policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
- Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Diversity Statement.