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Title: Vice President and Director of Athletics

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 55

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: eku.ad.vp@eku.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director of Athletics (AD) is responsible for the leadership, management and complete oversight of all aspects of the athletic programs at Eastern Kentucky University, including 18 NCAA Division I. The portfolio of responsibilities for this position includes management for the following areas: coaches, staff, and student-athlete recruitment and development; budgeting and financial management; compliance with all applicable federal, state, NCAA, conference, and University policies, procedures, and regulations; facility management; corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and fundraising; marketing, media, and public relations; and the implementation of strategies to achieve University and departmental goals.

The AD must be committed to leading an athletics program that expects the highest levels of achievement academically, athletically, and operational integrity. The AD must have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; a high level of integrity; a demonstrated record of leadership; proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; an understanding of conflict management and negotiation strategies; the ability to build consensus among diverse groups and adapt to change; and a vision for propelling Eastern Kentucky University’s athletic programs into an ever-changing, dynamic future.

This position is considered an executive level position and shall represent the University as appropriate on committees both within and external to the institution.

Above all, the AD will be dedicated to the cause of student-athletes and their personal and academic success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree is required in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in athletics administration, including experience at a managerial or executive level. Other relevant executive-level experience may be considered for up to two years of the required experience or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Please see Minimum Qualifications above.

Job Duties:

• 20% - Provides administrative direction, evaluation, and oversight for all athletic programs, staff, facilities, and activities within the Athletic Department. - (Essential)
• 20% - Ensures that all intercollegiate athletic programs and activities are compliant with state and federal laws, University policies, and conference regulations. - (Essential)
• 20% - Directs and oversees the preparation of the Athletic budget and approves all expenditures of funds from the budget accounts assigned to the units within the Department. - (Essential)
• 20% - Serves as the primary spokesperson for the intercollegiate athletic program and coordinates with the Development Office on fundraising campaigns and initiatives by building positive relationships with fans, donors, and corporate partners. - (Essential)
• 20% - Completes special assignments, acts as an advocate for the department, and completes all other duties as assigned and/or necessary to ensure efficient operation of the Athletic Department. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: To apply to this position, applicants must submit the following: 

1. Letter of interest;
2. Resume/CV; and,
3. A list of at least five professional references, including contact information for each.

These items must be submitted by email to the following: eku.ad.vp@eku.edu. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM (ET). The University may update this deadline to a later date as deemed necessary.

Candidates are deemed confidential until at least the finalist stage. No candidacy will be disclosed without advance notice to the candidate.

If you have questions, please contact John Dixon, Chief Human Resources Officer, at either (859) 622-8221 or john.dixon@eku.edu.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.