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Philander lists this Director of University Athletics opportunity in little rock, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Philander Smith University - LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Overview
Salary Range
Position Type
Full Time
Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Description
Position Summary
Philander Smith University seeks an experienced, student-centered, and collaborative Director of University Athletics to provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's intercollegiate athletics program. Reporting to the Office of the President, the Director serves as the University's senior Athletics administrator and is responsible for program leadership, compliance, fiscal management, personnel, competitive performance, and the student-athlete experience.
The Director ensures Athletics advances the University's mission through academic achievement, student development, competitive excellence, integrity, responsible stewardship, and the health and well-being of student-athletes.
Organizational Oversight
Intercollegiate athletic programs
Head and assistant coaches and Athletics staff
Athletic compliance and eligibility coordination
Student-athlete development, health, safety, and welfare
Athletics budget, scheduling, travel, equipment, and operations
Athletics fundraising and external engagement in partnership with Institutional Advancement
Conference and NAIA relationships
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Program Administration
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's intercollegiate athletics program.
Establish annual priorities and measurable goals aligned with institutional strategy, student success, enrollment, compliance, fiscal responsibility, and competitive performance.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate coaches and Athletics personnel and establish clear standards for accountability, professionalism, sportsmanship, and institutional representation.
Assess athletic programs and address performance, culture, personnel, or operational concerns in a timely manner.
Student-Athlete Success and Compliance
Place academic achievement, retention, personal development, health, safety, and well-being at the center of the Athletics program.
Partner with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and other offices to support student-athlete success and recruiting objectives.
Ensure compliance with applicable NAIA, conference, University, eligibility, recruiting, and participation requirements.
Maintain appropriate Athletics policies, records, training, and corrective processes and promptly elevate significant compliance or student-welfare concerns through University channels.
Financial and Operational Management
Develop and administer the Athletics operating budget in coordination with Fiscal Affairs and within approved University parameters.
Ensure compliance with University purchasing, travel, reimbursement, inventory, and financial procedures.
Oversee schedules, team travel, equipment, competition logistics, and coordination of athletic facilities and events.
Identify opportunities to strengthen operational efficiency and responsibly manage Athletics resources.
External Relations and Institutional Representation
Collaborate with Institutional Advancement on fundraising, donor engagement, alumni relations, sponsorships, and external partnerships supporting Athletics.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to promote athletic programs, student-athlete achievements, competitions, and institutional accomplishments.
Represent Philander Smith University professionally with conference officials, athletic organizations, alumni, donors, community partners, and the public.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution in Sports Administration, Athletic Administration, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
Progressively responsible experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, including supervision of coaches or Athletics personnel, programs, budgets, and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of athletic compliance and student-athlete eligibility requirements.
Strong leadership, personnel management, communication, organizational, financial-management, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete academic success, safety, welfare, integrity, and institutional mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Senior athletics administration experience in higher education.
Experience at an HBCU, private college or university, or mission-driven institution.
Experience within the NAIA and with fundraising, donor engagement, enrollment partnership, or strategic planning.
Core Competencies
Student-Centered Leadership
Integrity and Accountability
Strategic Thinking
Athletic Compliance
Collaboration and Relationship Building
Sound Judgment and Operational Excellence
Reporting and Organizational Relationships
The Director of University Athletics reports to the Office of the President and serves as the University's senior Athletics administrator. Head coaches and Athletics personnel report through the Athletics organizational structure and are accountable to the Director. The Director collaborates across the University to ensure Athletics is aligned with institutional policies, priorities, and student-success goals.
Institutional Expectations
Intercollegiate Athletics is an extension of Philander Smith University's educational mission. The Director is expected to build a culture in which academic achievement, student development, competitive excellence, compliance, fiscal responsibility, professional conduct, and student-athlete welfare are mutually reinforcing priorities.
Disclaimer
This position description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Philander Smith University reserves the right to modify responsibilities as institutional needs evolve.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Aaccounts and Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
403B Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Philander Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or medical history, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Worksite address
little rock, AR, 72208, US
Who can apply
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