Athletic Director

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Worthington, MN

10d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The Athletic Director (AD) provides comprehensive, full-time leadership and administrative oversight for athletic programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. This position is responsible for the success of athletic operations, encompassing compliance, personnel management, academic and wellness coordination, housing and basic needs support, athletic transportation, budgeting, facility oversight, and strategic development of new programs like Club-sports. The AD also serves as the primary public-facing representative of the Athletics Department and is tasked with coordinating closely with the college’s Marketing and Communications Office to ensure consistent branding, effective promotion, and prompt response to media inquiries. The Director fosters inclusive excellence, academic integrity, institutional pride, and student success through an equity-driven and student-centered approach. The incumbent will initially exercise administrative oversight exclusively for intercollegiate athletic programs. However, the scope of appointment is projected to expand into a consolidated Director of Athletics portfolio, encompassing comprehensive governance of all intercollegiate athletic operations. This transition remains contingent upon subsequent departmental reorganization, institutional strategic alignment, and demonstrated programmatic need.

Requirements

• Three years of professional experience in athletics administration, coaching, student services, or related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Athletic Administration, Education or closely related field can substitute for one year of experience.
• Knowledge of NJCAA or similar collegiate athletics regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and coordinating compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel, work evenings/weekends, and manage multi-campus operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in leadership and/or supervision appropriate to the assignment
• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics and knowledge of NJCAA/MCAC guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to assigned employees.
• Strategic Leadership & Athletics Oversight
• Student-Athlete Academic, Health, and Conduct Support
• Housing and Basic Needs Support
• Transportation & Event Coordination
• Budget Management, Facilities, and Equipment Oversight
• Media, Communications & External Relations
• Club Sports Program Development
• Compliance and Student Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department, student service, orientation and general campus needs. Assist to maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Benefits

• Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.
• We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees