This is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the “NL” category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Evening and weekend work are required. At times, travel may be required.

JOB SUMMARY: Ramapo College values student learning and engagement, and both promotes and upholds the ideal of a Division III scholar-athlete. The Director provides vision and leadership for Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation, and promotes the scholar-athlete model. The Director is responsible for strategic planning and assessment for the department, with particular focus on performance indicators, high levels of student engagement, and achievement of established college, core, and unit outcomes. The Director is responsible for a significant budget, a large unionized staff, facilities management, and administration of a comprehensive and competitive intercollegiate athletic program. This program includes compliance with NCAA Division III regulations as well as conference regulations for each of the College’s varsity sports. The Director oversees the efforts of the College’s athletic teams (planning, implementation, and evaluations). The Director ensures that Ramapo’s varsity teams are competitive within their conferences. The Director also serves as the senior leader providing oversight to the college’s intramural and club sports programs.

Functions: Sports Information, Marketing and Sponsorships; Athletic Training; Sports and Conditioning; Facilities and Capital Planning; Transportation; Athletics Academic Advisement; Student-Athlete Well-Being; NCAA and conference compliance; Student leadership and Student Athletic Advisory Committee; Club and Intramural Sports

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Recruits, selects, trains, supervises and assesses all personnel involved in athletic, intramural, club sports, and recreation programs.

Manages resources and the annual operating budget to insure fiscal responsibility and alignment of expenses with strategic priorities, student engagement, and student well-being.

Manages all departmental operating, fundraising, and foundation accounts. Conducts regular assessment of programs and services and prepares annual reports and budget requests that are outcomes-based and focused on continuous improvement.

Maintains cooperative working relationships with student-facing co-curricular units in ensuring that programs and services develop the whole student athlete, support the college’s mission and curriculum.

Works in coordination with the college’s capital and facilities team to manage the athletic, intramural, and recreation facilities and equipment, as well as plan for NCAA-mandated capital changes as well as monitor regular scheduled maintenance and replacements.

Works with the Assistant Director Equity, Diversity, and Compliance, implementing policies and procedures designed to foster and enhance institutional compliance with Title IX.

Oversee the proper allocation of all raised revenues in accordance with state and college policies.

Creates policies and procedures to monitor, assess, and supervise expenditures and evaluate spending for all areas of the department.

Manages full-time/part-time salaries/assistant coaches/student-aides/per-diem budgets yearly

Oversees general policies and procedures regarding the academic eligibility of students to participate in intercollegiate and intramural activities.

Assures compliance with all NCAA and NJAC, and other conference regulations.

Elevates opportunities for campus engagement

As appropriate and always in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Ramapo College Foundation, directs and plans fundraising programs for athletic, intramural, club, and recreation programs.

Works with Events and Conferences in planning and supervising a comprehensive program for summer utilization of athletic facilities and assists in the coordination and implementation of summer conference programs, as well as other college-wide rentals.

Works with the Director of Admissions and the Assistant Vice President of Student Success to ensure the optimal recruitment and retention of scholar-athletes.

Serve on campus committees

Performs other job-related duties and tasks as assigned by the Vice President

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations within a diverse community.

Commitment to student learning and the ideal of the Division III scholar-athlete.

Demonstrated financial acumen, particularly as it relates to departmental budgets, fundraising accounts, and skilled in budget projections.

Excellent oral, written, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to motivate and encourage staff productivity and student involvement in programs.

Excellent planning, organization, and marketing skills, especially as it relates to event management.

Experience in the development and management of a large departmental budget.

Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree.

Experience

Minimum of five years full-time experience in the administration of intercollegiate athletic, intramural, and recreation programs with increasing responsibility that directly relates to the functions of the position.

Preferred Experience

Experience working in a complex and unionized environment.

Experience in external relations, sponsorships, and fundraising as it relates to Division III athletics.

Collegiate Division III coaching experience.

EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.