Associate Director of Athletics

Concordia College • Moorhead, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletics Director demonstrates a strong appreciation for and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the College and the Athletics Department. This role assists in the leadership, management, and strategic direction of the Athletics Department and serves as a key member of the Athletics Administrative Team. The Associate Athletics Director supports the development, implementation, and assessment of departmental goals and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years of working experience in college athletics or closely related field
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage students, staff, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Ability to foster an inclusive, mission-centered culture that supports diversity, equity, and belonging
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate
• High level of integrity and sound professional judgment
• Visionary and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships across campus and within the broader community
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in information technology
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Athletics Administrative Team and assist in the overall leadership and management of the Athletics Department.
• Represent Concordia at MIAC and NCAA events, including MIAC meetings, and the NCAA Convention, as appropriate.
• Attend/supervise events as assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical leadership.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Department.
• Provide sport supervision/direct report supervision as assigned, including leading year-end evaluations for direct reports.
• Assist the Athletic Director with budget planning, policy development, personnel hiring, onboarding of new employees, and departmental operations.
• Adhere to college budgetary policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with campus partners and maintain strong working relationships (including but not limited to Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, Facilities and Student Support Services).
• Provide leadership and support for athletic event management, including oversight of Game Management staff to ensure efficient event operations.
• Manage the cashless ticketing system.
• Supporting compliance with NCAA Division III, conference, and institutional rules.
• Hire non-student game personnel for basketball and football (e.g. scorer’s table and clock managers).
• Oversee staff member assigned to facilities scheduling and work closely with Conferences & Events.
• Serve as department Liaison to the Department of Facilities Management.
• Manage larger partnerships (e.g. BSN).
• Oversee the annual athletics fundraising campaign in collaboration with Advancement staff.
• Oversee and assist the staff member assigned to corporate sponsorships/partnerships.
• Manage facilities rentals in partnership with Conferences & Events.
• Serve as co-advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Provide oversight for SAAC-led student-athlete programming and initiatives (e.g. Golden Cobbs).
• Lead coordination efforts for cross-campus student programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• access to athletic facilities
• library
• fitness classes
• athletic events
• theatre events
• purchase dining on campus
• free MATbus rides

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level