Ripon College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Midwest Conference, is seeking applications for an Athletic Director. The incoming Director will join a high-performing department of athletic coaches and staff. This is an incredible opportunity for a passionate, competitive and collaborative leader who enjoys a flexible yet high-performing workplace culture.
Reporting to the President, the Athletic Director (AD) will represent the athletic department as a member of the Administrative Council - President Folse’s executive leadership team. The AD will counsel, strategize and collaborate with Administrative Council colleagues on both the future of athletics and the institution as a whole. The AD will support the total academic program of the College by designing and administering athletic programs, policies, and services that will contribute to the education and welfare of Ripon College students.
Candidates should exhibit an appreciation for the liberal arts, possess solid oral, written and interpersonal skills, and have a proven track record in coaching and leadership development. They must model and embody a personal values system that promotes and celebrates a collaborative workplace climate that recognizes and rewards diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Division III athletics and display a passion for effectively recruiting and retaining student athletes with the capacity for academic achievement and demonstrate a commitment to student wellness.
A bachelor degree is required, with at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in college athletics or relatable experience. A successful coaching career is highly desired.
All offers of employment are contingent on either showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson and Johnson or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted) or should community levels deem it necessary be part of COVID-19 surveillance testing.
Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references addressed to the search chairperson Chris Ogle, Vice President and Dean of Students. The cover letter should outline how your background matches the responsibilities of this position. These materials should be emailed to Chelsie Stocker at stockerc@ripon.edu. To request a full job description please email stockerc@ripon.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Desired start date is on or before April 1.
Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment. Ripon College is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
Ripon College is recognized nationally for its quality liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education. It is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest and competes in Division III athletics as part of the Midwest Conference. The College is uniquely focused on a personal approach to education, close student-faculty relationships, small classes, robust co-curriculars and a comprehensive liberal arts and sciences curriculum.
The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently recognizes Ripon College as a “Great College to Work For.” In its most recent survey of employees of colleges and universities around the country, Ripon was applauded in four categories: Healthy Faculty-Administration Relations, Collaborative Governance, Work/Life Balance, and Connection to Institution and Pride.
Ripon College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, to provide a diverse and inclusive culture to best support our students, athletes, faculty and staff, and adheres to non-discriminatory policies in employment and student enrollment. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
We are proud to offer comprehensive benefit packages to our faculty and staff.
