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Title: Director of Athletics
Division Name: Presidential
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Athletics provides leadership for a department of 130 coaches and staff who are committed to the development of over 450 student-athletes across 19 varsity programs. As the leader of Redbird Athletics, the AD reports directly to the President while providing oversight of strategic planning, fiscal affairs, fundraising, athletics facilities, regulatory compliance, staffing, and general operations. The AD represents ISU and the Department with integrity while ensuring compliance with University, NCAA, MVC, and MVFC policies, fosters a positive culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promotes the role of athletics in the ISU and Normal communities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performing all Athletics administration, compliance, public relations, and other duties normally attributed to the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Complying with all laws, statutes, regulations, rulings, rules or enactments, and University policies and practices that are applicable to the job responsibilities. AD shall comply with, and AD’s position shall be subject to, any and all laws, rules, rulings, regulations, and enactments governing the University including, without limitation, those of the NCAA, and the Missouri Valley Conference or any other governing body having oversight of the athletic programs of the University or as required by law, governing association rules or University rules, as reasonably determined by the University
- Maintaining sound practices associated with the management of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics budget, and the guidelines associated with athletic eligibility;
- Supervising and managing the staff of the Athletics Department, ensuring compliance of the Department and staff with all applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the University, NCAA, and Title IX;
- Supporting academic enhancement programs designed to increase graduation and retention rates;
- Leadership - possesses proven leadership and organizational skills and abilities; excels in team building; demonstrates the ability to provide dynamic and visionary leadership in establishing an organizational infrastructure which is conducive to productivity, efficiency, and long-term planning; and demonstrates the ability to develop loyalty, camaraderie, and high morale, as well as an environment for success, in the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Integrity - possesses unquestionable integrity and personal values that reflect positively on the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and the University.
- Fundraising - demonstrates significant success in fundraising and external affairs; demonstrates the ability to increase funding for athletics facilities, scholarships, and general operating budgets.
- Communication and Public Relations - has the proven ability to communicate effectively with different and wide-ranging constituencies; demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with athletics department staff, university administrators, faculty, students and student government, alumni, colleagues, friends of the University, and the public community; and demonstrates success in marketing an athletics program.
- Personnel Management - demonstrates the ability to identify, recruit, hire, nurture, mentor, and supervise successful coaches and senior administrative staff.
- Is expected to maintain a commitment to:
          - The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics as an integral part of the University.
          - High academic standards and academic success for all student-athletes.
          - High athletic achievement standards and winning teams.
          - Gender equity and diversity.
          - Personal and character development and welfare of all student-athletes.
- Must demonstrate a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines of the NCAA, MVC and/or MVFC, the State of Illinois, Illinois State University and the Athletics Department.
- In addition, must direct and monitor compliance of the intercollegiate athletics program with all rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines of Title IX, the NCAA, MVC and/or MVFC, the State of Illinois, Illinois State University and the Athletics Department.

Additional Information

Complete position profile provided here: Collegiate Sports Associates - Illinois State University Director of Athletics

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$220,000 - $260,000, commensurate with experience.

Proposed Starting Date

February 2025

Special Instructions for Applicants

The position will remain open until filled; but, for best consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of application and resume electronically via: www.collegiatesportsassociates.com by January 13, 2025. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Nominations for the position and questions concerning the job requirements or hiring process should be directed to: steph@collegiatesportsassociates.com.

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.