Director of Athletics

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees.Job SummaryThis position is the Athletics Director for Georgia Highlands College (GHC), a multi-site institution of the University System of Georgia (USG). Reporting to the President of the college, primary duties include the oversight, guidance, and supervision for all aspects of the athletic sports programs and facilities. The position develops a collaborative productive partnership between the Athletics Department and other college departments and enhances the public perception of the College and Chargers Athletics. The Athletic Director is responsible for administering all aspects of the program in accordance with USG policies and other regulatory programs.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, support, and carry out the College mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies. Ensure compliance with Title IX regulations.Provide leadership for fundraising associated with the athletics department. Coordinate fundraising goals and initiatives and corporate sponsorships with the Office of Advancement. Market athletics program and events across all GHC sites and to the community.Develop and implement programs to increase revenue sources that include effective plans for marketing and promotions as well as fundraising and alumni relations engagements.Develop, initiate, and monitor plans, policies, procedures, and programs compliant with the College, state and federal law, and applicable athletic association(s).Manage all aspects of planning, supervision, staffing, delivery, and evaluation of the intercollegiate athletics program, ensuring compliance with league rules.Develop budget guidelines, approve budget appropriations, and monitor conformance to budget for the Athletics Department including supervision of funds used or collected by the department.Provide leadership in developing plans for facility improvements to meet the needs of the athletics program.Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and student athletes.Establish a comprehensive recruitment strategy and coordinate a development program for student athletes.Ensure all records are maintained in compliance with FERPA guidelines.Adhere to learning, sportsmanship, professionalism and respect at all levels. Perform duties consistent with GHC mission, goals, and values and maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect in the academic environment inclusive of students, faculty and staff.Deliver quality customer services to constituents in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner.Perform related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsKnowledge and level of competency associated with the completion of a baccalaureate in Physical Education, Sport Administration, Sport Management, or in a course of study closely related to the occupational field.Experience sufficient to execute the major duties of the position, usually associated with three (3) to five (5) years of experience as an athletic director on the National Collegiate Athletes Association (NCAA) level.Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.Preferred QualificationsExperience with athletic recruiting, monitoring academic success of student athletes, and collegiate level coaching at the NCAA Division I level.Proposed SalaryCommensurate with experience.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of and commitment to the contribution athletics makes to a college and to student athletes.Knowledge of Title IX regulations.Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.Knowledge of psychology, sociology, and leadership theories in education.Knowledge of fund-raising methods.Knowledge of the application of technologies to athletic program management.Apply Before DateApplications will be reviewed as received.Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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