Goucher College - Director of Athletics

Company: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

About Goucher CollegeGoucher College is an innovative private, liberal arts college located in Towson, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore. Founded in 1885, Goucher is known for its commitment to academics, a strong focus on global education, and a vibrant campus community. The College serves around 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers 35 academic majors for its students to choose from. There are more than 30 clubs for students to be involved in, as well as a robust study abroad program that offers opportunities in over 40 countries. Goucher's study abroad requirement gives its students a unique opportunity to make a valuable connection between the classroom and real-world experiences.Made up of four parts, the "Goucher Edge" is the College's distinctive undergraduate experience that provides every student with an Edge - The Commons, Academic Major, Global Experience, and Internship Accelerator. The Commons is an innovative core curriculum focused on solving complex problems, including social and environmental injustices. Academic Major is each student's major, chosen from Goucher College's offering of 30+ programs, each with a capstone experience or project. Global Experience is every student's participation in study abroad as part of an integrated global education. Finally, the Internship Accelerator is a four-year sequence of real-world workplace experiences that helps students decide what they want to do after graduation and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to get there.About the Position and Goucher AthleticsThe Director of Athletics is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and IHSA equestrian program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of professional staff and coaches; fundraising; compliance and governance of institution, conference, and NCAA rules and Title IX regulations; management of departmental programs and resources, budget development and oversight, community relations, and facilities planning. This oversight includes attention to the role of athletics in the student experience and persistence, college priorities of diversity, access, equity, and belonging, college recruitment and retention, and oversight of the Student Recreation Center. Reporting to the vice president for student affairs, the Director of Athletics is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and will have the opportunity to grow into this role while contributing to the college's strategic priorities.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the athletics program with a vision for competitiveness and scholar-athlete success.
• Supervise and mentor coaches and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and engaged departmental culture.
• Establish, communicate, and embody a standard of excellence and accountability for both staff and student-athletes.
• Promote professional development for coaches and staff, empowering them to achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Advancement to implement fundraising strategies to enhance athletics programs and facilities.
• Develop and maintain a robust portfolio of donors, alumni, and sponsors.
• Lead key athletic fundraising events and work with sport coaches to create a comprehensive advancement plan.
• Serve as a visible, collaborative leader on campus and in the community.
• Partner with coaches and admissions to recruit scholar-athletes.
• Serve as a visible and accessible mentor for student-athletes through developing and sustaining meaningful connections across the entire campus community.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence at athletics events to support student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs.
• Foster strong relationships with alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders to promote the Athletics Department's goals.
• Efficiently and responsibly manage and administer operating budgets for the department.
• Participate on College-wide committees, collaborating with various internal stakeholders.
• Ensure strict compliance with all NCAA, Landmark Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, and Goucher policies and legislation.
• Oversee athletic facilities/venues, operations, and equipment, ensuring safety, accessibility, and optimal playing conditions.
• Lead efforts to assess and enhance the student-athlete experience, focusing on their learning and personal development.
• Regularly supervise approximately 20 positions, including Assistant, Associate, and Senior Associate Athletic Directors, Head Coaches, Director of Athletics Communications, and Compliance Coordinator.Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; higher degree preferred.
• 10 years of significant, progressive professional experience as a coach, and/or athletic administrator with supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership initiatives and ability to supervise staff in a dynamic and diverse department.
• Foundational understanding of intercollegiate athletics administration, scholar-athlete development, and NCAA compliance.
• Proven ability to conceive and execute initiatives, which positively impact the student-athlete experience.
• A foundational understanding of the role of fundraising in supporting strategic and operating objectives.
• A demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor and lead coaches and athletics administrators.
• An active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.
• A collaborative management approach, superior communication and relationship-building skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong planning and fiscal competencies and familiarity with program development and assessment.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimal five years of professional experience as a head coach and at least 5 years as an Athletic Administrator with five years of supervision in a complex, dynamic, and diverse department.
  • Experience in the management of a fitness center, student recreation program, or intramurals.
  • Experience in developing integrated and successful fundraising campaigns.
  • Experience with facility construction and upgrades, and associated capital campaigns.
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