Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

2d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics to oversee a 16-sport department that competes in the best National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III conference in the country, and the highly-competitive Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics leads and continuously develops a representative athletic program guided by the University’s strategic plan, mission and vision statement. Resource development is critical to the success of the mission of the university and its Athletic program. The Athletic Director must foster a collaborative partnership with offices across campus, including executive leadership, Admissions, Marketing, UW-Platteville Foundation, Facilities, Human Resources, Budget, Finance and Compliance. Compensation for this position is $120,000 – 140,000, commensurate with experience. This is a full time, benefit and paid leave eligible position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
7-10 years of experience in a NCAA Division program
3-5 years of experience leading/supervising personnel and budgets in an Athletic Department
Familiarity with NCAA regulations and Title IX compliance
Demonstrate a strategic and forward-thinking mindset
Strong interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to collaborate and positively influence public relations between the department, campus, and community.
Demonstrated track record of building community relationships, fundraising and related development activities

Responsibilities

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Increases public awareness and support for intercollegiate athletic programs and student-athletes
Represents the university at NCAA and conference meetings
Serves as the primary liaison to the academic community to ensure alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the university
Develops strong relationships with alumni to create lifelong ties with the Athletic Department and the university
Formulates and implements athletics policies including strategic planning, fundraising, and financial oversight of the overall unit budget
Ensures gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in all athletic programs and teams are in compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies that govern them
Works with student-athletes, coaches, parents, faculty, and leadership to resolve highly sensitive and difficult issues
Direct and supervise the administration of the men’s and women’s athletic programs and provide oversight of all administrative, compliance, operational and business functions in accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), and University institutional policies and procedures.
Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among staff, coaches and student athletes while maintaining a competitive program.
Promote a competitive athletic atmosphere consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy.
Plan and oversee all fundraising and development activities for athletics, including charitable gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations, in coordination with the office of Development and Alumni Engagement.
Organize, direct, and participate in activities that will promote a positive public image for the University on campus, as well as locally, regionally and nationally.
Work with the University Communications to market and promote the athletic program.
Direct and supervise the administration of the Pioneer Activity Center and its related programs that provide opportunities for students to further their wellness and physical fitness.
Collaborate with student life and services to support the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of student athletes.
Encourage and recognize student success in service, the classroom and in competition.
Manage proactive recruitment pipeline and support efforts to attract and retain student athletes.
Support the Higher Learning Commission [HLC] accreditation process, as required.
Ensure that all department members have full knowledge of and abide by the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA and the WIAC.
Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures including the preparation of department manual, necessary to effectively manage the University athletic program.
Approve all conference and non-conference schedules.
Develop long range administrative, operational, compliance and athletic plans consistent within Division III programs.
Serve on University NCAA and/or WIAC committees, as appropriate.
Serve as liaison for WIAC sport committees.
Oversight and supervision of facilities and maintenance for sporting and athletic related environments
Develop and supervise annual operating budgets and when necessary, have appropriate signature authority for same, including payroll for applicable athletic employees.
Actively recruit, manage, develop and evaluate athletic personnel.
Delegate responsibilities to assure efficient and productive operations of all administrative and athletic activities.