Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

At Westminster College we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students we do this by providing realworld handson learning opportunities small class sizes and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tightknit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

As an integral member of Westminster College (College) the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (AD) report directly to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services (VP). The VP will play a vital role in the leadership supervision compliance and daily management of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department and related activities. This includes directly supporting the College in the creation and management of a comprehensive and holistic student experience in varsity varsity reserve and recreational sports. This role will also support the College in the oversight of all aspects of intercollegiate athletics including staffing budget and facilities among other functions. The AD will provide support to the VP in the implementation of initiatives related to the Colleges strategic plan for matters related to intercollegiate athletics.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support to the College in the creation and management of a comprehensive and holistic student experience in varsity and recreational sports.
• Actively promote a culture of sportsmanship among coaches and students. Ensure and maintain a respectful supportive environment conducive to the students athletic academic and personal development and achievement.
• Work closely with the Student Life Department as it relates to intramurals student activities conduct matters or other studentathlete matters.
• Work closely with the VP in collaborating with Admissions regarding athletic recruitment to be consistent with the vision and values of the College and its annual enrollment goals. Annually evaluate and hold accountable the athletic department overall and coaches for academic and graduation standards appropriate conduct both coaches and students and enrollment recruitment targets for the various athletic teams.
• Work closely with the VP with regards to facility and general Athletics fundraising opportunities sports social events. Coordinate with the VP with respect to annual fundraising goals that augment the intercollegiate experience equipment facilities and programs.
• Directly supervise the Athletic Training and Sports Information functions including oversight of the Athletic Website.
• Provide support to students engaged in the athletics physical education and recreational programs.
• Train and support the individuals that have game management responsibilities.
• Oversee facility maintenance concerns for all athletic facilities. Engage daily with Plant Operations staff on athletic facility repairs and improvements and supervise professional and student staff in the daily operations and management of athletic facilities.
• Collaborate with the cabinet members regarding student programs of broader interests community building and leadership development.
• Provide support and leadership to the College in the implementation of initiatives related to the Colleges strategic plan for matters related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrate a continued commitment to meaningful collaboration diversity and the ability to think creatively to ensure that the purpose of the intercollegiate athletics programs remains consistent with the mission of the College.
• Oversee the Intercollegiate Athletics Department budget(s) prepare annual budgets approve all spending and manage institutional funds consistent with established College policies and procedures.
• Hire manage and support all fulltime departmental employees by providing leadership and professional development opportunities complete annual performance reviews of all fulltime employees and parttime employees (where appropriate) as well as setting annual appropriate goals and objectives and development plans.
• Responsible for all NCAA compliance regulations in conjunction with the Compliance Officer. Ensure that the annual filing of NCAA reports are accurate and timely. Provide the College President with appropriate due diligence for their signature on such reports.
• Work closely with the Faculty Athletic Representative regarding decisions made by the SLIAC Conference and/or the College that are in the best interest of the studentathletes.
• Coordinate and implement athletic events to recognize studentathletes and coaches.
• Coordinate and organize details related to the annual hall of fame banquet and golf outing.
• Monitor the Coordinator of Game Management.
• Participate in and support Institutional Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Participate on the SLIAC Administrative Council.
• Participate with the UMAC Administrative Council as it pertains to football as required.
• Participate on NCAA committees as agreed to between the VP and the College President.

Job Requirements:

Education: Masters degree in higher education administration student personnel or related field required.

Experience: 7 years of progressive work experience in higher education; experience in athletics is required. Leading and managing athletic operations facilities events recruitment compliance and assessment of collegiate athletic programs. Knowledge of best practices related to athletics and NCAA Division III is highly preferred. Experience hiring and training athletic coaches trainers and staff. Demonstrated experience and results with respect to academic compliance recruiting and fundraising initiatives is essential to such experience.

Skills: Ability to provide leadership and supervise staff with a collaborative and relational approach. Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships across campus and the Presidents Cabinet. Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with students faculty staff and families in order to establish and maintain good working and recruiting relationships. Effective communication writing and presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information to a variety and size of groups. Ability to meet strict deadlines prioritize tasks and work independently. Knowledge of FERPA Clery and HIPAA. Strong computer skills competent in Microsoft Office 360.

Benefits:

• Medical dental and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Shortterm disability Hospitalization Accident and Critical Illness
• Standalone EAP program
• Life AD&D and longterm disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays 15 each year)

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission financial aid and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to treatment of or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race color age religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin citizenship veteran status marital status disability or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave Washington West 2nd floor

Fulton MO 65251