Associate Director of Athletics
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Job Location:
Fayetteville, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
Methodist University is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics (ADA) through the NCAA Division III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant which is committed to enhancing under-represented groups in mid- to senior-level intercollegiate athletics administrative positions.This is a full-time 12-month staff position and includes benefits. This position is funded through a grant for 5 academic years.
The Associate Director of Athletics will provide direct operations and information support to Athletics and Academic staff and will have multiple opportunities to work with award-winning coaches athletes staff and faculty at the university. The Associate Director of Athletics will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics/SWA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Under direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Athletics the ADA will manage daily NCAA compliance duties Athletics operations duties and student-athlete engagement duties.
NCAA Compliance Oversight
- Coordinate All NCAA Compliance Operations for the Athletic Department.
- Serve as the NCAA Portal primary contact.
- Serve as the point person for all transfer student-athletes.
- Conduct daily monitoring of all NCAA Department and University Compliance protocols.
- Conduct NCAA Eligibility meetings with student-athletes each semester.
- Monitor and certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition in accordance with NCAA and
institutional standards.
- Serve as a liaison between Athletics and campus offices such as Enrollment Registrar Student Accounts and
Financial Aid to ensure accurate and timely processing of eligibility and compliance documentation.
- Educate coaches staff and student-athletes on NCAA rules and regulations; provide interpretations and guidance
as needed.
- Prepare and submit required NCAA and institutional reports including eligibility waivers and rule interpretations.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and assist in investigating and reporting potential violations.
- Represent the athletics department at conference meetings NCAA regional rules seminars as required
Athletics Operations Oversight
- Coordinate scheduling of all home game-day supervision for all athletics contests including facilities officials ticket sales transportation and communications.
- Assist with oversight of game-day concessions operations including inventory management scheduling and setup for all home events.
- Assist with game-day operations to enhance game-day environment at all home athletics events.
- Assist in coordinating all away-game team travel including bus and air travel as needed for teams and coaches.
- Assist in coordination of annual Athletics special events including Play 4Kay events annual Hall of Fame Golf Tournament annual Hall of Fame Banquet and annual Homecoming activities.
- Participate in strategic planning budget management and other administrative meetings with administration and coaching staff.
- Serve on the VP and Director of Athletics Senior Leadership Team.
Student-Athlete and Community Engagement
- Serve as the liaison to Academic Support Services.
- Advise the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in planning and implementing annual public awareness and community engagement campaigns.
- Oversee the successful planning and implementation of Athletics summer and spring camp programs for youth participants.
- Serve as a member of the MU Belong campus team
Interested Candidates should apply online: Please include cover letter resume and references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 6 2026.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree from accredited college or university is required with a Masters degree preferred. Prior experience working in intercollegiate athletics as an administrator or coach preferred.
Required Experience:
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