Director of Athletics

About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88 acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.

Job Description:

• Lead and manage coaches and administrative staff under a framework that supports the institutional vision and values, department goals, and conference philosophy. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the administrative operations of the athletics department, including, but not limited to: departmental budget; student-athlete recruitment and retention; sports offerings portfolio, including new athletic programs; department culture; strategic oversight; assessment; compliance, and conference matters; student-athlete experience; fan experience; facilities rentals; game management; and fundraising, including alumni, donor, and sponsorship cultivation.
• Cultivate relationships with existing student-athletes through attending home athletic contests, visiting practices, and attending meetings and events.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Advancement on alumni development, cultivation and stewardship, major gifts, annual fund, and sponsorships. Develop relationships with AIC alumni, local organizations, assigned prospects, and donors to promote giving opportunities.
• Review and update the athletics strategic priorities on a routine basis ensuring consistency with the College's Strategic Plan.
• In conjunction with Admissions, develop, monitor, and be accountable for annual recruitment goals.
• Assess athletics department staff annually based on established key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs and faculty on academic program offerings and academic success of student-athletes.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Affairs and the Department of Campus Recreation on programmatic elements of intramurals, fitness center, group exercise, and club sports programs, and with the Dexter Wellness Center on matters of student-athlete physical and mental health.
• Serve on President's Cabinet.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, required
• Master's degree in related field, preferred
• At least five years of experience in a higher education athletics department.
• Previous experience as a coach helpful.

Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.

• Brief cover letter
• Current resume

Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.