Director of Athletics

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national and international importance. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and the best part you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Job Title: Director of Athletics

Department: Athletics

Position No. AF0338

Employment Type: Administrative

Salary: $120,000.00 - 160,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff/index.html.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/11/2022.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Liz Howell at 970-248-1498

SUMMARY: This position is responsible to the University President for the overall administration and management of the college intercollegiate athletics program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Submit recommendations and supporting documentation to the president, Athletics Council, and Board of Trustees as necessary to make decisions regarding goals, academics, capital expansion, staffing, budget appropriations, and other aspects of intercollegiate athletics; implements and communicates directives, including maintenance and control;

Establishes policies and procedures to ensure compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), conference, and college rules and regulations;

Represents the university as its primary spokesperson for the intercollegiate athletics program; oversees public relations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, sports media, and the general public; works with the Assistant Athletic Directors and Sports Information Director to develop and implement public relations policies and objectives;

Accepts public speaking engagements to promulgate department philosophies and objectives

Coordinates and supervises the administration of all varsity programs;

Oversees all internal financial and administrative operations; promulgates budget guidelines and approves final submission for each area; monitors conformance to established budget;

Develops long-term plans to determine need for and feasibility of constructing or upgrading athletic facilities;

Coordinates scheduling for sports events involving conference participation of revenue contracts

Negotiates and administers contracts concerning radio and television coverage of athletic events; serves as the primary public relations liaison for intercollegiate sports;

Represents the department on a conference and national level; serves as an ex-officio member of the Athletics Council; ensures that coaching and administrative staff actively support the department and university's joint commitment to academic achievements, which entails helping each student-athlete make normal progress in completing his/her degree and to graduate within a five-year period; serves on university and other committees that involve intercollegiate athletics;

Supervises fund development through the Assistant Athletic Directors; may personally secure gifts or establish endowment funds by cultivating the interest of corporations, individuals, foundations, or associations;

Spearheads fundraising efforts to provide for scholarships, facilities, and equipment;

Supervises marketing and promotion activities through the assistant athletic directors; oversees the development of sales strategies to maximize revenue from promotional items;

Remains in full compliance with NCAA, University, and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rules.

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of NCAA, RMAC, and University rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic principles of athletics administration and management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, students, and the public.
• Knowledge of the Board of Trustees and University admission and retention standards.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference eligibility regulations.
• Ability to communicate to groups in a classroom and non-classroom setting.
• Enhancement for student-athletes, including policy and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports to the President and performs under general supervision. This position is responsible for the supervision of:

• Coaching staff of NCAA programs
• Assistant Athletic Director/ Compliance Coordinator
• Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator
• Assistant Athletic Director/ Event Manager
• Athletic Training Program
• Strength and Conditioning Program
• Club Sports Director
• Sports Information Director
• Athletic Fundraising
• Assistant Athletic Director/Office Manager
• Student staff
  

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, plus a minimum of five years experience in athletic administration or a combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred. Experience must include a successful record of leadership, knowledge and experience in finance and budgeting, RMAC or NCAA compliance and regulations, and demonstrated successful fundraising.

A commitment to the principles of equity for all athletic programs is required.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent verbal communications skills are required. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets assessments, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, faculty, administration, regulatory agencies or members of the community is required. Ability to effectively present information to student groups, management, faculty, staff or donors, and others is required.



INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY
Strategic and analytical reasoning skills are necessary. Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics is required. Ability to calculate figures and amounts and to perform basic bookkeeping skill is required.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most functions of this job are typically performed in an office environment or sports venue where the noise level ranges from moderate to loud.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

Colorado Mesa University

Attn: Human Resources Office

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970.248.1820