Vice President of Athletic Affairs​/Athletic Director

Brescia University

Our Mission:
We are a Catholic Ursuline University forming compassionate, critical thinkers through a holistic and deeply personal education

Brescia University is searching for a newly created VP of Athletic Affairs/Athletic Director. This person reports directly to the President and is as a member of the University’s senior leadership team. The VP/Athletic Director leads all aspects of athletics and is responsible for the successful performance of all athletics programs, coaches, staff and student athletes reflective of Brescia’s mission and values.

• Provide leadership and sound decision-making that adheres to the highest standards of integrity regarding all Athletics Department matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, strategic planning, facilities and general operations
• Promote an atmosphere that advances the holistic development of student-athletes and their integration into campus life with particular attention to graduation rates and academic progress
• Assure gender equity and full compliance with Title IX
• Recruit, mentor and retain strong, ethical and talented coaches to foster success
• Strengthen all sports to be competitive at the highest possible levels

• Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred
• Five years of progressive experience managing people and budgets, within or without higher education, with an understanding of athletic operations.

Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a current resume to HR

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