Director, Athletics

Texas A&M University System•Laredo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Athletics, reporting directly to the President, is responsible for the daily operation and oversight of the University’s 11-team intercollegiate athletic program, as well as management of all aspects of the Athletics Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
Ten years of progressively responsible management experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Superior oral and written communications skills.
Strong organizational, fiscal, management, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to fundraise.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with the University community, community at large, and media.
Commitment to student learning and success as well as a dedication to students’ growth, development, innovation, and improvement.
Sensitivity to students’ academic, socio. economic, physical/learning disabilities.
Commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA by-laws and Lone Star Conference regulations.
Vision for the enhancement of athletics program.
Plan and organize work, as well as attention to detail.
Multitask, prioritize, and work with deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Establish and oversee long-range goals and strategic planning and implement policies and procedures to support these goals and plans.
Ensure strict adherence to all NCAA by-laws, Lone Star Conference regulations, and institutional compliance rules, policies and procedures, as well as ethical standards of behavior.
Manage all administrative work related to NCAA Division II membership.
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes along with the physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes.
Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes which includes providing education about and methods for discussing and resolving harassment, hazing, or discrimination.
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and coaches.
Develop annual departmental budget and maintain budgetary controls to ensure adherence to budget including approving all travel and expenditures by coaches and teams.
Coordinate dissemination of information regarding all athletic activities to media, University community, and community at large.
Represent University at local, regional, and national level on athletic matters.
Manage the accurate submission of requisitions, the payment of invoices, and the collection of payments (as applicable) as required by System and TAMIU policies and procedures.
Responsible for implementing and complying with System policy pertaining to the department.
Implement strong community support programs, engage in community outreach and relationship building, and actively participate in coordination of all fundraising efforts for the Athletics Department with Office of Institutional Advancement.
Oversee camp offerings by coaches to ensure adherence to all camps and programs for minors regulations.