Assistant Athletic Director, DEI

Description

Purpose:             

Responsible for implementing programs and workshops for student-athletes and coaching staff around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Assist Head Strength and Conditioning coach with creating and overseeing programming for teams in the weight room.

Duties:

• Plans and implements the DEI programming for student-athletes
• Plans and implements DEI programming for athletic department staff
• Work with the HCAC (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team
• Present at HCAC meetings about the DEI effort at Mount Saint Joseph University
• Attend NCAA Convention in January yearly
• Seeks out and attends conferences in relationship with DEI
• Assist the strength and conditioning coach with creating programming for teams
• Oversee strength and conditioning sessions with teams
• Assist in maintenance of equipment in the Harrington Center weight room
• Demonstrates integrity and upholds the values and mission of the University
• Maintains relationship with media to enhance promotion of the University
• Supports total athletic program
• Supervise open gymnasium as needed and as permitted by NCAA Bylaws for safety purposes.
• Event management as assigned by the Director of Athletics
• Committee assignments and other duties appropriate to skills and training as assigned by supervisors.
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

Primary Contacts:           

Department Director, Associate Director, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinators of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Administrative Assistant, student employees, Student Development staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community. 

Supervision Exercised: 

Student-athletes, student employees

Supervision Received:  

Works toward a previously defined objective and uses a wide range of procedures exercising discretion and judgment; consulting and referring to the Director of Athletics as appropriate

Qualifications

Education:          Bachelor’s degree required

Experience:        Work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Field, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certificate preferred. Strength and Conditioning Certification preferred, work in strength and conditioning required

Specialized Training:      Ability to drive University vans, First Aid and CPR

Skills, Attributes             

Customer Service:          

• exhibit a “student customer first” (identify particular customers if other than students; i.e. faculty, staff, etc) orientation in providing exceptional service in all responsibilities and interactions demonstrating versatility in handling people and situations
• adapt willingly and quickly to changing priorities, responsibilities, and (particular customer) needs and expectations; anticipate and identify (customers)’ needs
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary (if applicable)

Teamwork:

• communicate, cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve common office, division, or University goals
• willingly assist in various responsibilities as appropriate within the Student Affairs Division as required during high service demand times

Communication:             

• develop and nurture an effective, productive and respectful rapport and working relationship with Department Directors, coaching staff, Athletic Training staff, Recreation Coordinators, Coordinators of Athletic and Recreation Facilities, Administrative Assistant, student employees, Student Development staff, Admission staff, prospective students and families, enrolled students, Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and other members of the University community as well as the local and outside community, maintaining appropriate level of professionalism
• communicate information clearly and concisely and listen well to others
• must possess strong communication skills and strengths in public speaking (if applicable)

Accuracy:

• maintain a high level of accuracy, consistently reviewing work to detect errors, oversights or omissions

Initiative:

• take immediate and independent action when necessary assuming initiative for creative problem solving
• accomplish tasks with follow through to completion  

Technical:          

• must possess aptitude for technological development and its implications for appropriate automation of office

Work Environment, Physical Demands:

• Standing or sitting in one position for long periods; computer data input; multiple concurrent tasks with constant service interruptions; high level customer contact; strict confidentiality; detailed work; operating video editing equipment, copier, University vans for team and other transportation.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Mount St. Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $38,100 - $48,300