Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY • Dallas, PA

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About The Position

The Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the University's intercollegiate athletics and recreation programs. The role is responsible for the department’s overall administration, planning, fiscal management, compliance, personnel, facilities, and operations.

The Executive Director ensures that Athletics & Recreation supports the University's mission and educational priorities while promoting student success, student-athlete well-being, competitive excellence, institutional engagement, and a positive campus experience. The position oversees the University's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program, along with recreational programs, facilities, and initiatives serving the broader University community.

As a member of the President’s Advisory Council (PAC), the Executive Director collaborates with the President and fellow PAC members to develop and implement University-wide organizational strategy. The role contributes to institutional planning, decision-making, and cross-divisional initiatives, aligning Athletics & Recreation programs, resources, and operations with the University’s mission and strategic priorities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University cannot sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible and successful experience in collegiate athletic administration.
• Demonstrated experience supervising coaches, administrators, and/or professional staff.
• Previous successful experience in college-level athletic administration.
• Previous college-level coaching experience.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA Division III rules, regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Knowledge of the role of intercollegiate athletics and recreation in higher education and the student educational experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational ability.
• Understanding of athletics as an educational tool in a liberal arts environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the business of athletics.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with senior leadership, faculty, staff, coaches, students, student-athletes, alumni, donors, families, and external partners.
• Proficiency with AI, internet and email, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and athletics, compliance, scheduling, financial, and other technology platforms as required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.
• Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NCAA Division III athletics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the University's intercollegiate athletics and recreation programs.
• Administer, plan, and manage the department’s fiscal resources, compliance, personnel, facilities, and operations.
• Oversee the University's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program and recreational programs, facilities, and initiatives for the broader University community.
• Ensure Athletics & Recreation supports the University's mission and educational priorities while promoting student success, student-athlete well-being, competitive excellence, institutional engagement, and a positive campus experience.
• Serve as a member of the President’s Advisory Council and collaborate with the President and fellow members on University-wide strategy.
• Contribute to institutional planning, decision-making, and cross-divisional initiatives, aligning department programs, resources, and operations with University objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive