Director of Athletics (Administrator III), Athletics

Director of Athletics (Administrator III), Athletics

California State University, San Bernardino





Job No: 520049

Work type: Management (MPP)

Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time Applications
received by February 20, 2023, are assured full consideration.
Questions, inquires, and nominations can be directed to Dr. Kurt
Patberg, Senior Vice President of Athletics Staffing and
Consultants at "mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]. The
position is open until filled with an anticipated start date of
late Spring 2023.



Job Summary:



The Director of Athletics (AD) will have administrative and
programmatic oversight for the CSUSB Athletics Department,
providing leadership, management, and strategic direction in
accordance to NCAA Division II and CCAA Conference rules. This
position is under the general direction of the Vice President for
Student Affairs (VPSA) and has regular contact with the
President.



Major duties and responsibilities:

• Directs and administers the CSUSB Intercollegiate Athletics
  Department as part of a comprehensive effort to foster
  student-athletes' success in the classroom, competition and in
  personal development.


• Propagates and refines the philosophy, guiding principles and
  strategic goals of the Athletics Department, which are essential to
  the department's success.


• Builds competence in others through effective coaching,
  performance management and mentoring.


• Ensures a community focused strategy to support CSUSB's mission
  by building effective strategic alliances internally and externally
  and initiates and develops strong working relationships with the
  community.


• Plans, directs, and coordinates a comprehensive athletics
  program for men and women ensuring compliance with federal, state
  and NCAA Title IX/Gender equity mandates.


• Works independently within functional policy and organizational
  guidelines.


• Administratively oversees CSUSB's sport affiliations, including
  NCAA Division II and the CCAA Conference.


• Responsible for the oversight and strategic management of
  highly competitive sport programs.


• Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness and potential for each
  sport program, along with the regular review of the sport portfolio
  to recommend potential adjustments.


• Chairs the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee (IAAC),
  working with this committee to promote campus-wide Athletics
  engagement.


• Responsible for Athletics personnel management and staffing;
  provide leadership, guidance, and direction to professional and
  administrative staff members, along with faculty and student
  assistants.


• Works in collaboration with University Advancement to support
  university fundraising efforts for Athletics including the
  participation in capital fundraising.


• Helps build and cultivate donor relationships for strategic
  long-term goals that contribute to overarching fundraising goals,
  including donor driven events and programs.


• Leads the Department in promotion, marketing, and revenue
  generation to support department operations, student-athlete
  scholarships, innovative programs, and facility development.


• Oversees the development, maintenance, and maximum utilization
  of the department budget.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and
Experience:

• Master's degree in business administration, higher education,
  athletics administration, or related field.


• A minimum of seven years of demonstrated progressive management
  experience in athletics administration, preferably at a college or
  university, including sport management, sports information,
  facilities and operations, external relations, and
  fundraising.


• Experience in direct supervision of coaches and collegiate
  athletics staff.

Required License/Certification:

• Valid California driver's license.

Required Qualifications:

• The incumbent is expected to possess a working knowledge of
  NCAA policies, rules, and compliance for a Division II
  institution.


• The incumbent should have the ability to be sensitive and have
  the experience working with the needs of diverse student
  populations, building a strong sense of community, engagement, and
  school spirit.


• The ability to think strategically in the development of
  collegiate athletics programming, including external relations and
  fundraising to increase visibility and partnerships.


• Demonstrated commitment of leadership, human relations, and
  effective communication skills, working with various stakeholder
  groups across university divisions and community stakeholders.


• Excellent analytical and communication skills.


• A demonstrated commitment to student-athlete success.


• Ability to work collaboratively with various constituents, work
  autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and determine priorities in
  support of a championship NCAA Division II athletics program.


• Build strong relationships with campus and community
  stakeholders in the interest and support of the athletics
  program.


• Experience hiring and leading coaches who field competition and
  student athlete success.


• Experience with effectively managing dynamic and complex
  budgets.


• Ability to develop and execute an athletics vision and strategy
  that aligns with systemwide and institutional mission and
  goals.


• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA rules and
  regulations to maintain compliance and promote internal
  controls.


• Demonstrated success in enhancing a collegiate athletic
  environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.


• A strong commitment to academic and athletic excellence to aide
  student-athletes in their academic and personal success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within an NCAA Division II institution.


• Combination of business skills, emotional intelligence, and
  technical experience.


• Experience supervising represented employees, administering,
  and adhering to collective bargaining agreements.


• Evidence of a commitment to support various roles within a
  collegiate athletics program, with a commitment to the promotion of
  diversity, equity, and inclusion, in support of athletic and
  institutional goals.

Compensation and Benefits:



Anticipated Hiring Range: $13,750 - $15,000 per
month



Classification Salary Range: $6,250 - $20,063 per
month



The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that
includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and
vacation time, and 14 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are
also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A
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here.



Position Information:



Work status: Full-time, Exempt, At-Will



Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, weekends
and evenings may be required.



This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be
reviewed beginning February 20, 2023



This is a full-time management (MPP) position. MPP employees serve
at the pleasure of the campus President. MPPs do not serve a
probationary period and never receive permanent status.



This position is a "designated position" in the California State
University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate
accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest
forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices
Commission.



Conditions of Employment



Background Check



Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a
conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.



Drivers License Check



Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in
this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms
possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving
record.



Mandated Reporter



The person holding this position is considered a `mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.



I-9



CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired
will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the
United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at
"https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents">https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.




COVID-19 Vaccination



CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access
campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or
declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any
candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be
prepared to comply with this requirement. See policy at "color: #000000" href=
"https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest">https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/11030468/latest.




Statement of Commitment to Diversity



In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our
educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino
seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes
respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome
people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and
values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular
life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain
activities and programs that further our understanding of
individual and group diversity. We will also develop and
communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance
and discrimination.



California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire,
train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race,
ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical
condition, disability, marital status, protected military or
veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination,
Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic
Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion
of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming
employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order
1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at
CSUSB, please visit "https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion" target=
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Closing Statement:



Reasonable Accommodation



We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the Employee &
Labor Relations Coordinator by email at KFirstenberg"color: #000000" href=
"mailto:[email protected]">@csusb.edu.



Smoking



CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at "color: #000000" href=
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Clery Act



In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California
Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity
Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report is available at: "https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act">https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act








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