Director of Athletics

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Position Information

Division

Department

Department Office of Chancellor

Working Title

Working Title Director of Athletics

Vacancy Type

Vacancy Type Senior Academic and Administrative Officer

Min T/E Requirements

The next Director of Athletics will be an experienced, principled and student-centered leader with a demonstrated record of success in intercollegiate athletics or a similarly complex, mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will bring five to seven years of progressive leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility within a multifaceted enterprise, and will possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred). As a senior university leader and member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the athletics director will demonstrate unquestioned integrity and a strong working knowledge of NCAA compliance standards, while embracing UNCP’s mission and culture.

The director will be expected to lead with accountability, excellence, and sportsmanship, consistent with the values and expectations of NCAA Division II and the “Life in the Balance” philosophy.

• A proven ability to attract, develop, evaluate and retain coaches and staff, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and competitive excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships across campus and with alumni, donors, conference partners and community stakeholders.
• Experience in team building and/or coaching, with a strong understanding of the demands placed on coaches and student-athletes.
• Strong administrative and financial leadership skills, including oversight of budgets, personnel and complex operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to and support of student-athlete academic success, including reinforcing the expectation that coaches serve as educators and faculty partners.
• Successful experience in revenue generation including private fundraising, endowed scholarships, booster engagement, sponsor ships, ticketing and game-day initiatives.
• Demonstrated integrity, transparency and alignment with UNCP’s mission, including its historic commitment to the community and student access.
• A talent for building trust and strong partnerships across campus, with system leadership and in the local community.
• Clearly relational, approachable and visible at games, practices and university gatherings.

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