Associate Athletic Director

Job Title: Associate Athletic Director
Department: Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation
Classification: Exempt
Grade: 13
FTE: 1.0
 

Position Overview :

Carleton College, a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, seeks to hire an Associate Athletic Director to collaborate with the Athletic Director/Department Chair in providing leadership, support, strategic direction and oversight for the daily operations of the 20 intercollegiate athletics programs. Responsibilities will include compliance and eligibility tracking, ARMS software administration and integration oversight, assisting the Athletic Director with sport supervision, providing oversight and leadership for athletic event coordinator, and the development and annual review of departmental policies and procedures.

Carleton College aims to hire individuals who share our college values of excellence in education, multiculturalism and service to society. We aspire to hire an athletic administrator committed to investing in the success and holistic wellbeing of our entire student population and supporting a highly competitive athletic experience for our student-athletes. We are interested in a candidate's demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging. This is a full-time, twelve month staff position who reports to the Director of Athletics/Department Chair.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities : 

• Oversee compliance of MIAC and NCAA rules and policies with the Athletic Director.

• ARMS Software administrator responsible for tracking eligibility, calendars, roster management, recruiting and alumni data.

• Oversight of the gear contract including branding, spending, equity and evaluation as it relates to the agreement.

• Assist the Athletic Director with sport supervision.

• Assist the Athletic Director with budgetary planning, departmental policy development, personnel hiring and coach evaluations.

• Oversight of the NCAA Health Care Administrator regarding NCAA policies, medical staff, medical compliance forms and coordinating medical well-being meetings. 

• Oversight of athletic event management by providing support and leadership for the Athletic Event Coordinator for efficient athletic event operations; lead administrator for MIAC/NCAA playoffs, regional events and championships.

• Represent Carleton at the MIAC and NCAA level at MIAC Athletic Director Council meetings, NCAA Regional Rules seminars, the NCAA Inclusion Forum and the NCAA Convention.

• Understand and support students who are balancing multiple responsibilities as students and athletes in a rigorous academic environment.

• Oversight of sports information director, including the website, publications, and social media.

• Other duties as assigned.
   

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Previous sport administration experience or progressively responsible work experience in a leadership position on an athletics/sports team and/or in coaching management, preferably in a supervisory capacity.

• Ability to foster a positive, organized and enriching experience for the student athletes and staff.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able organize and interact functionally, orally and in writing, with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff, with a commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity.

• The ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented office environment and interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the public.

• Strong organizational and mentoring skills.

• Valid driver’s license (required).
   

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Note : This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Application Guidelines :
To apply, please complete the online application at careers.carleton.edu. Your application should include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae; and 3) contact information for three references, who will be contacted directly to request their electronic submissions or to have a conversation if/when needed. Additional guidance can be found at https://www.carleton.edu/physical-education/faculty/information-for-applicants/ . 
 

DEADLINE : Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 20, 2024.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer : We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Staff Salary and Benefits :

The selected finalist’s salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota.  Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors  in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.