M.A in Coaching and Sport Leadership Program Assistant Director (54725)

M.A. in Coaching and Sport Leadership Program Assistant Director

FLSA Classification

Full-time

Reports to

M.A. in Coaching and Sport Leadership Program Director

Job Description

Summary/objective

Randolph College Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership (MACSL) Program is seeking a full-time 12-month Assistant Director beginning in June 2025. The MACSL Assistant Director will assist the MACSL Program Director in all aspects of management of the graduate program and serve as a course instructor. The Assistant Director will be responsible for day-to-day operations in administering marketing and recruiting for the in-person and online MACSL graduate programs.

The Assistant Director will supervise MACSL Graduate Students enrolled in Practicum sections throughout the entirety of the program as well as on-campus Graduate Assistantship placements. An importance is placed on the cultivation of relationships with key influencers such as undergraduate professors alumni and faculty including on and off-campus meetings correspondence and strategic plan implementation. A major focus will be on meeting enrollment goals through the recruitment and admission process involving non-standard and varied working hours to provide follow-up and personal attention to prospective students applicants and deposited students. Recruitment involves travel direct mail e-recruitment and telework when necessary to achieve programmatic goals applicant goals and enrolled student goals. Continual emphasis is put on maintaining a positive student experience at Randolph College.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Randolph Colleges mission and core values in a positive manner.

Maintain program website updates and social media accounts

Compile and maintain student admission files and documents

Coordinate housing accommodations for residential students

Coordinate Orientations - food lodging transportation meals staff scheduling etc.

Plan program-related events on and off Randolph Colleges campus

Work with other Colleges and campuses through which we offer articulation agreements

Maintain master strategic calendar for the MACSL graduate program

Represent the Randolph College mission on and off campus

Teach academic courses (outside of Practicum Supervision) as needed

Additional projects as assigned which may include:

Coordinating or assisting with guest lecturers

Program liaison with college departments and community organizations

Adherence to and maintenance of Accreditation standards

Update program content as necessary and work toward reaccreditation efforts

Competencies

Excellent communications skills both written and verbal

Knowledge of sport coaching and leadership roles/responsibilities

Resourceful self-starter with the ability to work independently and in support of others

Superb attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to learn and work comfortably with specialized software and social media

Commitment to and experience recruiting diverse and qualified students

Strong work ethic enthusiastic energetic creative and personable

Drivers license and good driving record

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Work environment

Position generally works in an office environment. Must be able to work at desk and on computer for long periods of time. Some responsibilities of position require time outside or at practicum sites. Night and weekend work may be required. Schedule will be coordinated with the MACSL Program Director.

Physical demands

May be standing/walking/sitting for extended periods. May frequently lift 15/25 lbs. and may walk/bend in the performance of the job function.

Travel required

Some travel in addition to office work.

Required education and experience

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required education and experience

M.A./M.S. Degree in a related field

Experience recruiting at the sport and/or educational level

Additional eligibility requirements

N/A

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal background checks.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status political beliefs or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring promotion termination placement transfer layoff recall compensation and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice