Director of Athletics

University of Maine System•Fort Kent, ME

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Director of Athletics. The Athletic Director provides vision and energetic leadership for the USCAA (United States, Collegiate Athletic Association) intercollegiate athletics program with the goal of leading to NCAA affiliation. The director will provide strategic and administrative direction and oversight for all intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletic staff, programs, facilities, and activities. The director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, association, and university athletics regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner, and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, professionalism, and respect at all levels. The director also collaborates with student administrative offices and Admissions on the recruitment and retention of student athletes, and with University Affairs and the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results. The director serves as the ambassador of UMFK athletics to the community and fosters relationships with alumni and other entities to enhance affinity for UMFK athletics and increase raising funds for the university. The director will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. Frequent nights and weekend work and in-season travel required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum of three to five years administrative and coaching experience.
Effective communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Commercial Bus Driver’s License
Background in fundraising and development or sales or demonstrated fundraising or sales success.

Responsibilities

Budget Responsibilities: Responsible for development and adherence to Athletic Department budgets.
Campus/ University Service: Service on a variety of campus and system committees and groups as requested.
Supervises full-time professional and administrative staff, and two to six temporary assistant coaches and volunteers to support 9 varsity Athletic teams.