Primary Responsibilities:

Administration: Provides effective direction and supervision of the administration of the men’s and women’s athletic programs including operational, budget, and business functions of the Athletic Department according to applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Higher Education, ND University System, MSU, NSIC and NCAA.

Sets forth funding requirements and monitors budget and expenses

Serves on various committees to represent the Athletic Department and the Department’s interests

Member of President’s Staff and University Cabinet

Athletic Programs Oversees the recruitment process of student athletes and ensures successful recruiting in the dimensions of academic qualifications and athletic ability

Works together with the Faculty Athletic Representative and the Assistant AD for Compliance and Student Life to monitor the academic progress of student athletes to ensure continued eligibility

Provides leadership for the coaching staff and athletic administrative staff. Recruit, hire, supervise/mentor and evaluate coaches for the various athletic programs including Football, Basketball (men/women), Volleyball (women), Soccer (women), Wrestling (men/women), Club Hockey (men/women), Baseball, Track (men/women), Cross-Country (men/women), Softball, and Golf (men/women)

Represents the University at conference and national meetings and oversee the scheduling of all athletic events

Oversees preparations for athletic events. Ensure event management is handled safely and properly.

Fundraising Develop, coordinate and lead the Athletic Department’s fundraising activities. In cooperation with the Office of Advancement, identify and cultivate alumni, campus, business, community and professional organization support.

Annually set and meet fundraising goals for each sport.

Serve as an ex-officio member of the Beaver Booster Board of Directors.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Enrollment Services. Coordinates with the ES function regarding recruitment efforts of student athletes

Facilities Management. Coordinates with Facilities Management for the maintenance and set up of athletic facilities

Coordinates with Assistant Athletic Director of Revenue and Fan Development to facilitate the Cheer team participation at athletic events.

Performance Standards

Fulfills defined responsibilities for the position and sets strategic annual professional goals and objectives.

Participates actively as a team member of President’s Staff and University Cabinet.

Monitors the work performance of staff, clearly communicates expectations and responsibilities, conducts evaluations, and takes corrective actions as necessary.

Provides professional development opportunities for staff, and orients staff to university practices, procedures, and policies.

Ensures an inclusive and participatory working climate in which staff members are empowered and free to express themselves in a non-threatening environment, promoting civility, creativity, and professionalism.

Follows established policies and practices.

Responds to supervisory instructions and guidelines in a timely and responsible manner.

Meets all expectations for university staff members’ professional conduct.

Accountable for the following reports

Coaches

Assistant Athletic Director of Internal Operations

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Student Life

Assistant Athletic Director of Development

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications and Media Relations

Assistant Athletic Director of Revenue and Fan Development

Other Significant Characteristics:

Be an individual with high integrity and principles, and work ethic

Endorse the principles of shared governance, inclusive and research-based decision making

Possess a philosophy that is aligned with the institutional mission and core values and possess the ability to work constructively and fairly with faculty, student, staff, and other stakeholders of the University.

Possess a “can-do” attitude, approach problems and issues objectively, responsibly, while exploring cooperatively options and solutions.

Possess the abilities to provide effective leadership and to facilitate effective long-term strategic planning guided by a clear vision

Provide responsible supervision and support of employees

Make high-quality judgments and decisions based upon institutional data and input

Have the ability to manage fiscal and human resources effectively, fairly, and positively

Be experienced interacting with auditors, government officials, and legislators

Be active professionally and aware of current developments in professional arenas, with the experience or interest in becoming an active participant in professional organizations

Be willing to be an active and visible participant in the life of the University and the greater community

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE:Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and I-9 employment certification is required at hire. There is no sponsorship available for this position.

Persons who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact hr@minotstateu.edu.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF APPLICATION MATERIALS: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are exempt from public record, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified finalists.

EEO/AA STATEMENT: The NDUS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE NOTICE: Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.? Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

NO SMOKING NOTICE:As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required 
• Coaching experience 
• Marketing/Fundraising experience 
• Administrative management experience 
• Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with diverse populations 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution strongly preferred. 

• Experience advising student athletes 

• College athletics administrative experience