Director of Athletics

Manchester University • North Manchester, IN

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About The Position

Manchester University is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused Director of Athletics to lead its athletics program through a period of growth and change. The Director will guide the University's transition to the NAIA, strengthen student-athlete success and retention, and advance recruiting and roster growth. The role provides strategic leadership for athletics programs, personnel, budgets, operations, and facilities, while ensuring compliance with applicable athletics regulations and University policies. The Director will recruit, develop, and support coaches and athletics staff; build partnerships across the University and with alumni and the broader community; and support fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities that advance athletics. This is a full-time, exempt position in North Manchester, Indiana, with a salary range of $95,000–$110,000.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in collegiate athletics, higher education, or a closely related environment.
• Understanding of student-athlete recruitment, retention, and success.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and a steady, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Initiative, accountability, and demonstrated follow-through.
• Ability to lead collaboratively while setting clear expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manchester University's transition to the NAIA.
• Advance student-athlete success and retention.
• Partner with coaches to strengthen recruiting and roster growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for athletics programs, personnel, budgets, operations, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable athletics regulations and University policies.
• Recruit, develop, and support coaches and athletics staff.
• Build partnerships across the University and with alumni and the broader community.
• Support fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities that advance athletics.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents.
• Medical coverage through an ICHRA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed