Assistant Vice President/Clyde Partin, Sr. Director of Athletics and Recreation-Campus Life

About the role

The Assistant Vice President and Clyde Partin, Sr. Director of Athletics and Recreation provides a clear vision and strategy for athletics and recreation at Emory University. They oversee club sports, intramurals and recreation, and fitness and wellness programming and activities for the benefit of the entire university community.

Responsibilities

• Plans, administers, conducts, and evaluates all activities associated with the university's Athletics and Recreation & Wellness departments.
• Oversees club sports, intramurals and recreation, and fitness and wellness programming and activities for the benefit of the entire university community.
• Enhances the university's commitments to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports all students' ability to thrive.
• Works diligently to ensure leadership for academic and athletic excellence, supporting a dynamic learning community that values excellence in teaching and close student-faculty interaction.
• Manages and operates the Woodruff Physical Education Center and the Student Activity and Academic Center in a fiscally responsible manner that maximizes the positive impact on advancing student health and wellness.
• Collaborates with other university departments in support of the athletics program and the general health and wellness of the student body.
• Plans, administers, and monitors the capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets, assuring decisions promote a full commitment to increased diversity in student involvement with athletics and successful athletics experiences by all students who participate.
• Buils and maintains relationships with the University Athletic Association and the NCAA Division III and ensures compliance with the procedures, rules, and regulations of those organizations.
• Maintains professional development by participating in educational programs and professional organizations.
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates construction and capital improvement projects as required.
• Approves playing schedules for all varsity athletic teams.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Ten years of experience in university or college sports programs, of which five years must be in a managerial or supervisory capacity, is preferred.
• Experience in fundraising and revenue generation is preferred.
• Experience managing head coaches in a collegiate setting is preferred.
• Experience creating and implementing metrics as it relates to successful programming and facility utilization is preferred.
• A working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Preferred to have a master's degree.
• Preferred to have ten years of experience in university or college sports programs, of which five years must be in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Preferred to have experience in fundraising and revenue generation.
• Preferred to have experience managing head coaches in a collegiate setting.
• Preferred to have experience creating and implementing metrics as it relates to successful programming and facility utilization.
• Preferred to have a working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of NCAA and UAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement successful programming and facility utilization strategies.
• Experience in fundraising and revenue generation.
• Experience managing head coaches in a collegiate setting.
• Experience creating and implementing metrics as it relates to successful programming and facility utilization.
• Working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events.

Benefits

Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the job, including evenings and weekends.