Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

About the role

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offering a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. The university is committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered, building a thriving community on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, guided by fairness, openness, and the belief that differences make the community stronger.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Advancement, Athletics, & Career Services, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics provides leadership and oversight for Southwestern University’s varsity athletics programs, including the effective management of athletics operations, facilities, programs, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of a 22-sport intercollegiate NCAA Division III athletic program, including budgeting, staffing, compliance, and event management.
• Oversee all aspects of the operations of the Robertson Center, Athletic Fieldhouse, and all athletic fields.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff tasked with providing the required services of a high‑performance Division III athletic program.
• Engage with campus leadership in the essential areas of academic success, retention, student life, student health, and career services.
• Actively support the Enrollment Management staff in the recruitment of new students.
• Participate in fundraising and revenue generation efforts to support enhanced opportunities for students.
• Be a vocal and active supporter of all campus initiatives.
• Positively represent the models and ideals of Southwestern University.
• Serve as the institutional representative to all required NCAA and Conference committees.
• Serve on all on‑campus committees as assigned.
• Assess opportunities for non‑SU related campus usage in alignment with the President's directives.
• Supervise the implementation of FRA courses.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Sports Management or equivalent (can substitute 10 years directly related experience for advanced degree).
• 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a directly related field.
• Proven results in fundraising and revenue generation.
• Knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Preferred: 10 years’ experience in a directly related field.
• Preferred: Proven experience in NCAA compliance management.
• Preferred: Proven background in event management.

Pay

Starting annual salary: $145,025. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting annual salary.