Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation
Company: Alfred University
Location: Alfred
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO CARRSPORTS USING THEIR LINK:Alfred
University seeks a dynamic leader who is committed to the ideals of
higher education and the values of the student-athlete model within
the NCAA Division III philosophy. The Assistant Vice President for
Athletics and Recreation must be a leader who is committed to:
academic success, student-athlete
well-being and personal development, professional development of a
talented staff, collaboration across campus and with key
stakeholders, and the development and implementation of processes
that promote excellence and success. The Assistant Vice President
for Athletics and Recreation will report directly to the Vice
President for Student Experience and be a contributing member of
the President's Executive Council. The Executive Council leaders,
who contribute to University decision-making, are key advisors to
the President and Provost/COO. The Council is comprised of dynamic
leaders who engage in collaborative work that benefits students in
both University and athletic program matters. As an integral member
of the Executive Council, the Assistant Vice President for
Athletics and Recreation will provide insight into the
student-athlete experience and the role that collegiate
intercollegiate athletics and recreation play at Alfred
University.The Assistant Vice President for Athletics and
Recreation will provide leadership to outstanding coaches,
administrators, support staff and most significantly the
student-athletes, while managing and providing oversight to the
Department of Athletics and Recreation. The Assistant Vice
President is responsible for 23 varsity sports, approximately 500
student-athletes, 75 full-time, part-time, and graduate assistant
staff members, physical education classes, and all athletic and
recreational facilities. The University has strategic plans to
increase sports offerings as well as enhance facilities. The
Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation will develop,
implement, and monitor department policies and procedures that
promote best practices and address the organizational and
operational aspects of the department. The successful candidate
must be a trustworthy collaborator and a reliable teammate as this
leader works closely with Enrollment Management, Facility
Management, Student Experience, Business & Finances, Advancement,
and other key stakeholders as well as off-campus vendors. The
Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation will be
charged to uphold the integrity of the Athletics Program through
compliance to NCAA and conference rules and regulations as well as
policies and procedures of the University. As the leader of the
department, the Assistant Vice President will be responsible for
financial management, revenue generation strategies, marketing, and
alumni and community relations. Demonstrated fundraising skills
will be necessary assets to assist in the viability and
sustainability of the department's budget and the University's
commitment to expanding athletic facilities. Alfred University is
seeking a leader who is a strategic forward thinker, emphasizes the
process to achieve goals, and is a visionary who clearly
articulates a plan in support of University strategic goals. As an
effective communicator both with internal and external
constituents, the successful candidate will need to build
relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors,
corporate partners, media entities, and community leaders.As the
department leader, the Assistant Vice President for Athletics and
Recreation must support, embrace, and demonstrate a commitment to
diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. This leader must foster a
culture of respect and belonging. Through continued commitment to
the Department's Mission, Vision and Core Values, the Assistant
Vice President must establish a caring and supportive culture that
engages all members of the Department and provides opportunity for
open communication and dialogue. The successful candidate must have
NCAA Division III experience minimally at the assistant/associate
director level, while director of athletics experience or above is
strongly preferred.General OverviewUnder the supervision of the
Vice President for Student Experience, the Assistant Vice President
for Athletics and Recreation directs and manages Alfred
University's Department of Athletics and Recreation that includes
23 intercollegiate athletic programs and various internal and
external department units. The Assistant Vice President will also
ensure overall program compliance with NCAA requirements and
conference affiliations with a commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and access.Duties & Responsibilities
Understands and appreciates Alfred
University's mission and provides leadership in the development of
comprehensive programs for intercollegiate athletics and recreation
within the context of this mission and its student development
philosophy. Maintains compliance and regulatory expectations of the
NCAA, conference affiliations and University. Exercises strategic
leadership in establishing and implementing short and long - term
organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating
procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; and
effects changes required for improvements.Develops plans, including
facility expansion, to further grow athletic offerings.Oversees
intersections leading to student-athlete success both in and out of
the classroom.Promotes and prioritizes the academic success,
student-athlete well-being and holistic development of
student-athletes while actively supporting their integration into
the broader campus community.Works closely with the Vice President
for Student Experience in preparing and managing the Athletic
Department budgets to achieve fiscal responsibility.Designs,
establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing
to effectively accomplish the University's goals and objectives;
recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates unit staff and
coaches. Develops key performance metrics for each athletic program
to meet roster/enrollment goals and provides support and overview
of processes that ensure such.Supports and implements professional
development of the staff.Leads all personnel to ensure the
efficient and productive operation of all administrative and
operational functions of the athletic department.Oversees and
directs athletic facilities operations and develops long-range
plans in collaboration with campus leadership to determine the need
and feasibility of constructing and/or upgrading athletic
facilities.Develops collaborative and effective partnerships with
various campus stakeholders to optimize and ensure success in the
recruitment and retention of student-athletes, their success as
campus community members, and engagement as alumni.Communicates
effectively with both internal and external constituents.Works with
the University faculty athletic representative and senior woman
administrator to promote meaningful representation of women and
supports necessary for student success, monitoring Title IX
compliance.Collaborates with the University's Vice President for
Marketing and Communications regarding the marketing and
communication for the athletic department. Partners with the
University Advancement Office to implement effective fundraising,
alumni relations, community outreach, associated activities, and
marketing in support of athletic programs.Effectively represents
the University on- and off-campus.Contributes to the overall
success of the University by performing other duties as delegated
by the Vice President for Student Experience.QualificationsFormal
Education: Master's Degree required.Experience: A minimum of five
(5) years of experience at the NCAA Division III level in
progressive departmental administrative leadership roles (e.g.
assistant, associate, director) is required. Experience as the
Director of Athletics is strongly preferred. Thorough knowledge and
understanding of NCAA regulations, commitment to retention and
academic success of student-athletes.
Proven leadership and management
skills, particularly as they relate to establishing and
communicating priorities, advancing innovative practices, building
strategic partnerships, and solving problems.A collaborative
management approach with relationship-building skills, experience
building a team, and leading and/or supervising the work of
others.Significant experience in recruiting, hiring, supervising,
evaluating and professionally developing coaches and staff
members.Substantial experience in developing and implementing
athletics department budgets and demonstrated ability to partner
effectively in designing and managing the Athletic Department
budget.Proven track record of fundraising and revenue generation
from a variety of sources Ability to effectively promote the
Athletic Department.Demonstrated and successful experience with
recruitment, retention, and holistic development of
student-athletes.Highly effective written and oral communication
skills with the ability to deliver information in a concise, and
articulate manner to multiple stakeholder groups.A commitment to
diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural
competence and respect for a wide range of identities and
experience.Knowledge of and ability to implement and enforce
University, NCAA and conference rules and regulations.ABOUT ALFRED
UNIVERSITY ATHLETICSSaxon Athletics Alfred University Saxons
compete on 23 varsity teams including 16 NCAA Division III sports,
one USCSA (United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association)
sport, one NCA (National Cheerleading Association), two IHSA
(Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) sports and one IDA
(Intercollegiate Dressage Association) sport.In addition to varsity
sports, there are -, including men's rugby and ultimate Frisbee;
and - -such as soccer, basketball and handball. Visit the official
-.AU's Athletic Department strives to -uphold the mission of the
university, the division of student affairs, NCAA and the Empire 8
conference.Exciting New Athletics Complex Planned for Jericho Hill
SiteAlfred University is in the design phase of a new sports
complex atop Jericho Hill in the Town of Alfred. The "Saxon Hill"
project will increase the University's intercollegiate athletic
offerings, boost student recruitment and retention efforts, and
significantly increase enrollment.The Saxon Hill complex will be
located on 40 acres on the University-owned Jericho Hill property
at the corner of Jericho Hill Road (Allegany County Road 12) and
Kenyon Road, about 1.8 miles south of campus. Clark, Patterson, and
Lee, a Buffalo-based architecture, engineering, and planning firm,
is developing the project design.The Saxon Hill athletic facility
will be impactful on the entire student experience at Alfred
University. These facilities will provide expanded opportunities
for club teams and intramurals as well as recreational space for
our entire campus community. Saxon Hill will complement the
wonderful options that already exist in the same area with our
world-class Equestrian Center and Foster Lake. All three
recreational spaces will lie within 1.5 miles of each other and
form important experiences that few Universities in our region can
offer. -Mission StatementThe athletics department will support
Alfred University and its mission by providing quality resources
and programs that facilitate inclusivity for all those who are
participating, engaging, and assisting in our athletics programs.
The departmental staff is committed to recognizing our diversity
and utilizing our Saxon Cornerstones to ensure everyone attending
or participating in an athletic event feels safe and welcome. ABOUT
ALFRED UNIVERSITYLighting the way for students since 1836."We've
always been a place for makers, especially those who make the
future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity,
academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader
since 1836." Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of
social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed
high value on education for all citizens. The University has
retained and built upon the strong values of its founders,
developing as an institution of national and international renown
that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while
remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred
University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United
States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges
to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It
has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious
students who make a difference in their professions and their
communities.Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred
University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range
of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design,
engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology
to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live,
learn and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative
valley in Western New York. Today, Alfred University focuses on a
professional education with an emphasis on APEX (applied and
experiential learning program). To learn more, visit
.DIVERSITYAlfred University is committed to creating and sustaining
a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment for all university
community members, including students, staff, faculty and
alumni.LOCATION Alfred University's beautiful campus houses
everything from an equestrian center to an actual castle. It sits
on nearly 400 acres of recreational land between the foothills of
the Allegheny Mountains and the Finger Lakes. Neighboring cities
provide exceptional career and internship opportunities, and the
quaint, historic is listed as one of the best places to live in New
York by Niche.com. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSCandidates should
include a cover letter describing relevant experiences and interest
in this position and curriculum vitae/resume. Please include names,
titles, and contact information for five (5) professional
references. To assure full consideration, application materials
should be received by March 26, 2023, and the applicant portal will
remain open until the hiring process is completed. Click here to
apply: Please send questions or nominations regarding this search
to - . -Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal
employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any
employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,
sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical
or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin,
marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status,
domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status,
political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are
encouraged to apply.Powered by JazzHR
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