Athletic Director

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Branchburg, NJ
• Job Type: Full-time Non-Exempt
• Salary range: $78,650.00 – $86,515.00

Ranked by  and  as the #1 community college in New Jersey, RVCC has served as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The college is nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. RVCC hosts a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and 3M Observatory; a theatre that offers professional performances for all ages;

and an Honors College for high‑achieving students.

RVCC offers more than 90 associate degrees, certificates, career‑training, and professional‑development courses. The college is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Athletic Director (AD) plays a key role in supporting the college’s overall objectives, particularly in promoting student‑athlete academic excellence. As a member

Predicate of the college’s management team, the AD drives new initiatives and promotes the college’s values of equity and inclusion at all levels of the athletics department. The AD recruits, hires, and manages the administrative team, supervises coaches and support staff, and reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, campus and community relations, and collaboration with coaches on recruiting and retaining student‑athletes. The AD will also oversee athletic progress, eligibility records, data collection, speeches, and reporting.

• Execute all duties associated with athletic teams, including recruiting students, ensuring proper completion of paperwork, monitoring academic progress of athletes, ordering supplies and equipment, scheduling practices and games, and hosting parents and orientations.
• Provide oversight for the use and operations of all athletic facilities.
• Manage athletic‑facility rental contracts and serve overview as liaison for external clients.
• Operate the athletic office to ensure quality service while adhering to college, divisional, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Oversee compliance and maintenance of eligibility files for all student‑athletes, ensuring alignment with NJCAA eligibility, NCAA/NAIA transfer opportunities, and coordinating pre‑participation physicals and compliance paperwork.
• Recruit student‑athletes and attend recruiting events with RVCC recruiters.
• Manage and supervise all athletic employees, evaluate performance, and engage in professional development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, institutional, and NJCAA rules and regulations, including Title IX, and coordinate with the institution’s Director of Title IX.
• Monitor and oversee student‑athletes’ academic progress, study halls, and class attendance in coordination with administrative staff.
• Direct all athletic external communications, newsletters, and publications through the website, social media, and live streaming to promote and expand the RV Athletic brand.
• Develop relationships with high school coaches, guidance counselors, and athletic directors for recruiting and retention purposes.
• Develop, propose, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising development program for the athletics program.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve conference and regional branding and recognition.
• Promote community‑service engagement for athletic teams.
• Collaborate with the Student Affairs Team and student leaders to engage the campus community, create a positive and enthusiastic environment, and increase attendance at home events to promote school pride.
• Act as liaison between student‑athletes, RVCC faculty, and advising‑counseling services.
• Serve as point of contact for prospective student‑athletes and for four‑year colleges assisting in transfers.
• Engage and participate in the governance of the Garden State Athletic Conference and Region XIX of the NJCAA.
• Oversee coordination of athletic trainers and referees for games.
• Other duties as assigned.
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• Master’s degree in physical education, athletic…