Brandeis University
Location
Waltham, MA | United States
Job description
Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Director of Athletics . At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
The Director of Athletics reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs and is responsible for comprehensive athletics along with the physical education and recreation department. The Director must understand and promote the mission, goals, values, and educational ideals of Brandeis University, as well as the mission of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation. The incumbent is responsible for abiding by and implementing all conference, NCAA and university policies, and for developing an inclusive program in which students learn, play, and compete. We are looking for an experienced professional who is a collaborator, relationship builder, and supports the development of the students, coaches, and athletes. An additional quality that would bode well for this role is fundraising experience.Â
Key Responsibilities:
Directs a department which includes nineteen varsity athletic teams, undergraduate degree required Mind and Body Balance offerings, and a comprehensive recreation program including general fitness, aquatics, and intramural and club sports opportunities. Provide leadership for an intercollegiate athletics program that competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the University Athletic Association.
Supervises a staff of approximately 40 members consisting of coaches, administrators, Health, Wellness and Life Skills instructors and sports performance professionals (athletic trainers/strength and conditioning personnel) including conducting regular performance evaluations, mentoring and hiring new staff when necessary.
Directs the departmentâ™s fundraising efforts through the Friends of Brandeis Athletics (FOBA) and by working in conjunction with Institutional Advancement to build alumni/friend support of the department. Collaborate with divisional colleagues to pursue Health and Wellness related grant opportunities.
Develops and implements strategic plans and budgeting strategies for the department which includes setting department priorities and policies, implementing a budget, overseeing capital improvement projects and making recommendations for the future direction of the department.
Manages student-athlete recruitment for the department. Working with the Office of Admissions to enroll diverse, athletically and academically talented student-athletes that contribute to the mission of the department and the University.
Responsible for representing the department through campus-wide committees, through the University Athletic Association, as a member of the NCAA and with external constituencies as appropriate.
Education, Experience, and additional qualifications
B.A./B.S. required. M.A/M.S. preferred.
Work Experience: 8+ years; 5-8 years supervisory/management experience
Prior intercollegiate athletics administrative experience required.
Knowledge and insight into the issues confronting higher education in general, as well as NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
About Brandeis University
As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th ... e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.
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