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 on University-wide organizational strategy, institutional planning, decision-making, and cross-divisional initiatives. The role aligns Athletics & Recreation programs, resources, and operations with the University's mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience.
• 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.
• Understanding of athletics as an educational tool in a liberal arts environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the business of athletics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding organizational ability.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with senior leadership, faculty, staff, coaches, students, student-athletes, alumni, donors, families, and external partners.
• Proficiency with AI, the internet and email, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and athletics, compliance, scheduling, financial, and other technology platforms as required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.

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 oversee department finances, compliance, personnel, facilities, and operations.
• Oversee the University's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic program and recreation programs, facilities, and initiatives serving the University community.
• Ensure Athletics & Recreation supports the University's mission and educational priorities, 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 on University-wide organizational strategy.
• Contribute to institutional planning, decision-making, and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Align Athletics & Recreation programs, resources, and operations with the University's mission and strategic priorities.

What This Job Offers

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