Howard Vandersea Athletics Fellow - Athletics Administration

Posting Number: S01396JP

Department: Athletics

Job Summary:
Established in 2024, the Howard Vandersea Athletics Fellowship recognizes former Bowdoin College Head Football Coach Howard Vandersea and his outstanding contributions to Bowdoin College, valued mentorship of hundreds of student-athletes, and steadfast commitment to developing future generations of coaches and leaders.

The Fellowship is a structured two-year rotational position intended to showcase the various career pathways available in college athletics. As part of the Athletic Department's administrative team, the Fellow will have a unique, hands-on opportunity within a highly regarded Division III college athletics program to:

• Lead administrative projects with the Senior Woman A dministrator, Assistant Athletic Director for Operations, and the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management
• Assist with analysis of existing data management sources as well as implementing new ones
• Support current programming by partnering with students to identify and implement new initiatives within the department, with a particular focus on mental health and nutrition
• Play a significant role in the oversight of two student groups within the athletic department, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (BSAAC), and the Athletes of Color Coalition (AoCC)
• Work with the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center (S WAG) and campus partners to enhance annual NCAA sexual violence prevention training and hazing education programming for all athletes

In addition, Fellows accepted into the online sports management masters degree program at the University of Florida for the fall of 2025 will be provided full tuition reimbursement. Other masters degree programs of interest may be considered for tuition reimbursement. Applicants should be in the process of submitting their graduate school application while applying for this position.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks

• The hiring range for this position is expected to be $46,000 - $48,000, based on experience and skill.
• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan - 10.12% annual compensation contribution, no match or vesting required
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; if currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program, a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent in the undergraduate curriculum is required.
• Plan to pursue a Master's degree (in the United States) in Sports Management, leading to a career in the sports industry
• Possess integrity, curiosity and a growth mindset in all aspects of the Fellowship
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office required
• Basic proficiency in Google Suite required
• Intermediate proficiency in social media preferred
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute positively to the team's operations and working environment
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to balance an online Master's program requirements and perform at a high level in this position
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changes and managing multiple priorities

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:

• Former collegiate student-athlete experience highly preferred
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Standard Work Days and Hours:

• The Fellowship is a two-year position starting on July 15, 2025 and running through June 30, 2027.
• This is an exempt, full-time position, working 30 hours/52 weeks per year (0.75 FTE) and will flex to accommodate the Fellow's Master's degree online classes.
• Evenings and weekends will be required based on home events schedule and the Fellow's classes.

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift:

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: No

Posting Date: 03/12/2025

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/15821

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