Knox College
Associate Director of Athletics
Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, us, 61402
Knox College and the Department of Athletics seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Administration. Knox encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and the campus community.
The Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Administration works to support the mission and integrity of Knox College and the Department of Athletics. Demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of department philosophy, facility and staff obligations, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, and communication responsibilities is essential. Candidates will embrace work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and have the ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. The individual will work with the director, coaches, staff, and campus colleagues to create an excellent experience for students through their participation in athletics. Reporting to the Athletic Director, position responsibilities include NCAA Rules Compliance & Reporting, student eligibility, roster management, student success, game management, and sport reporting, among other duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Compliance
Oversees rules compliance for all varsity Division III sports.
NLI education and management.
Supervises departmental reporting to the NCAA, MWC, and Federal Government, potentially including the EADA, Midwest Conference, and various institutional reports.
Collects and submits necessary graduation rate, sports sponsorship & demographics, and financial aid data.
Identifies and reports eligibility/retention concerns, as well as the resolution of any issues therein.
Committee service, as assigned.
Game Operations Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the department Game Operations team.
Oversees facility operations, scheduling, outside events.
Assists or oversees administration of championships hosted on campus.
General Athletics Administration
Sport administrator for various varsity athletic programs. Duties include direct supervision of coaches; oversight of teams; assist with administrative and/or team issues as they arise; travel with teams as necessary; engagement with alumni/donors/families as appropriate.
Administers Student-Athlete Surveys.
Plans and executes student-athlete annual compliance orientation.
Maintains/annually updates athletics department manuals.
Represents the athletics department at selected home and away varsity athletic contests.
Handles other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
May be called upon to serve on campus-wide committees and/or working groups as needed.
May potentially serve as the department Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Related work experience, preferably in a collegiate athletics environment.
Excellent communications skills and ability to work well with others.
Knowledge of basic software packages.
Understanding of athletics administration in a college environment.
Ability to maintain appropriate discretion/confidentiality as needed.
Commitment to unwavering integrity.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
Master’s Degree preferred.
Athletic administration experience preferred.
Key Relationships:
The
Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Administration
is directly supervised by the Director of Athletics.
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The Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Administration works to support the mission and integrity of Knox College and the Department of Athletics. Demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of department philosophy, facility and staff obligations, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, and communication responsibilities is essential. Candidates will embrace work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and have the ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. The individual will work with the director, coaches, staff, and campus colleagues to create an excellent experience for students through their participation in athletics. Reporting to the Athletic Director, position responsibilities include NCAA Rules Compliance & Reporting, student eligibility, roster management, student success, game management, and sport reporting, among other duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Compliance
Oversees rules compliance for all varsity Division III sports.
NLI education and management.
Supervises departmental reporting to the NCAA, MWC, and Federal Government, potentially including the EADA, Midwest Conference, and various institutional reports.
Collects and submits necessary graduation rate, sports sponsorship & demographics, and financial aid data.
Identifies and reports eligibility/retention concerns, as well as the resolution of any issues therein.
Committee service, as assigned.
Game Operations Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the department Game Operations team.
Oversees facility operations, scheduling, outside events.
Assists or oversees administration of championships hosted on campus.
General Athletics Administration
Sport administrator for various varsity athletic programs. Duties include direct supervision of coaches; oversight of teams; assist with administrative and/or team issues as they arise; travel with teams as necessary; engagement with alumni/donors/families as appropriate.
Administers Student-Athlete Surveys.
Plans and executes student-athlete annual compliance orientation.
Maintains/annually updates athletics department manuals.
Represents the athletics department at selected home and away varsity athletic contests.
Handles other responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
May be called upon to serve on campus-wide committees and/or working groups as needed.
May potentially serve as the department Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Related work experience, preferably in a collegiate athletics environment.
Excellent communications skills and ability to work well with others.
Knowledge of basic software packages.
Understanding of athletics administration in a college environment.
Ability to maintain appropriate discretion/confidentiality as needed.
Commitment to unwavering integrity.
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
Master’s Degree preferred.
Athletic administration experience preferred.
Key Relationships:
The
Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Administration
is directly supervised by the Director of Athletics.
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