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Director of Athletics
NCAA Market
Jersey City, NJ, United States
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The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the Saint Peter’s University NCAA Division I athletics program which includes 19 men’s and women’s sports programs. The Department oversight includes assurance that all programs, coaches, staff, and student athletes are in compliance with policies, rules, and regulations of Saint Peter’s University, the NCAA, and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). This individual is also responsible for oversight of the athletic department budget and is directly involved with fundraising for the athletics program. The student-centered Director is committed to the Jesuit/Catholic mission of the University, educational excellence, competitive success and integrity; and leads all coaches, staff, and student athletes to achieve these same goals. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Life and Development.
Major Qualification Standards:
Bachelor’s degree and 7-8 years of progressive experience leading a successful, multifaceted enterprise intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of the principles of athletics administration, budgeting and personnel management, NCAA and NWC rules and regulations, Title IX compliance, gender equity and diversity.
Commitment to a whole-student perspective and student-focused strategies from the point of recruitment through graduation.
Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a diverse student body.
Innovative and self motivated individual with the ability to accept and overcome limited resources and work within these boundaries to create a positive environment for the athletic staff and student-athletes.
Previous coaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
Commitment to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
Knowledge and understanding of the developmental levels and needs of University students. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate in an open and honest manner.
Understanding of the structure of a higher education institution, its constituents, the needs of a campus community, and the proper flow of communication within the University structure.
Commitment to integrate athletics with the entire Campus community; and to work collaboratively with student life staff, faculty, and University administrators.