Assistant Athletic Director

Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this tole supports oversight of department operations, coordinating various administrative functions to include hiring, evaluating, and supervision of personnel; SCIAC and NCAA compliance; budget management; sport oversight; diversity, sustaining equity and inclusion initiatives; academic success; evaluating systems and procedures; representing the department on committees and at various events; and supporting a team philosophy in the department. The position is partially funded through the NCAA Strategic Alliance Grant intended to enhance mid-to senior-level intercollegiate ethnic minority and gender representation.

Representative Duties:
Management

• Implement programming that assists the improvement of departmental culture, with emphasis on initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. E
• Evaluate Department systems and procedures. E
• Administer Hiring Initiatives. E
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of department operations. E
• Evaluate department policies and procedures and implement operational efficiencies. E
• Provide Fundraising Operational Support. E
• Manage Cal Lutheran Scholar Athlete awards program. E

Student Success, Diversity and Inclusion

• Monitor Athlete Academic Progress. E
• Lead student success, health, and well-being initiatives supporting athletes. E
• Development and implementation of sustained diversity, equity, and Inclusion support. E
• Recommend resources necessary to support DEI programming goals. E

Compliance and Governance

• Provide oversight and enforcement of athlete eligibility, compliance rules education, and legislation. E
• Conduct compliance and eligibility oversight for the department. E
• Develop educational compliance communications for athletics staff and campus constituents. E

E=Essential duties

Knowledge Of:

• NCAA and SCIAC philosophy, rules, and regulations.
• General knowledge of all areas related to intercollegiate (and recreational) athletics.
• Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• FERPA laws and regulations
• Staff management experience
• Intercultural dexterity
• Talent management
• Fundraising practices

Ability To:

• Understand, accurately interpret and apply conference and institutional rules and regulations
• Make decisions skillfully including creative resourcefulness, common sense, sensitivity, a global perspective and timeliness
• Interact well with colleagues advising on activities, acting independently when appropriate and beneficial, and problem solving
• Submit information requested from a wide variety of constituencies accurately and on time
• Employ appropriate supervisory skills with professional and support staff, student workers and other institutional staff
• Stay current with the profession
• Successfully interact with other institutional departments
• Organize and express written and verbal thoughts clearly and effectively
• Be flexible and understanding of alternative approaches as it relates to adapting to change
• Ability to manage confidential information in accordance with applicable education laws
• Ability to build relations and establish collaborative partnerships
• Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree and 5 years sport management experience. Previous experience with NCAA rules compliance, preferably on a DIII level. General intercollegiate athletic experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Earned Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree
Collegiate level experience

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California driver’s license
CPR, First Aid and AED Certified

Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to evening, weekend and variable working hours

Posting Number: Staff000212022
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2022
Position End Date:
Open Date: 02/16/2022
Close Date: 7/3/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:


To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9309

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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