Defiance College, an NCAA D-III institution located in Northwest Ohio and member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Athletic Director. Reporting to the President, the Athletic Director is responsible for the overall management of a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program designed to foster the growth and development of individual student-athletes competing in the sixteen NCAA sports programs at Defiance College. The Athletic Director serves as the chief athletic officer and is accountable for the overall operation of the athletic department to include planning, organization, administration, fundraising, and evaluation of all aspects of the College's NCAA Division III athletic program to ensure compliance with conference and NCAA regulations. This position requires significant personnel supervision that includes mentoring and helping coaches recruit successfully.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and/or abilities in the following areas: written and oral communication, leadership and supervision, budgeting, creative approaches and problem solving, recruitment, and NCAA compliance. A Bachelor’ degree in a relevant field is required (Master’s degree preferred), as is prior relevant experience in a collegiate athletic department, preferably in NCAA Division III.
This is a full-time 12-month position with an immediate start date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, complete resume, and a list of four professional references with contact information electronically to: employment@defiance.edu.
Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus is located on 150 acres in a residential area in the city of Defiance in Northwest Ohio. The College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in education and business, sponsors 16 intercollegiate athletic teams, and has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. Defiance is a college where students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate, and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences. Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and learning dimensions for all students and is home to the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a unique research program serving as a focal point for teaching, service, scholarship, and action to improve the human condition. Defiance College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of faculty, staff, and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
