Ensure strict adherence to all NCAA by-laws, Lone Star
Conference regulations, and institutional compliance rules,
policies and procedures, as well as ethical standards of
behavior.
Manage all administrative work related to NCAA Division II
membership.
Ensure satisfactory academic performance of student-athletes
along with the physical, emotional, and social welfare of
student-athletes.
Establish and ensure a safe environment for student-athletes
which includes providing education about and methods for discussing
and resolving harassment, hazing, or discrimination.
Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and
coaches.
Develop annual departmental budget and maintain budgetary
controls to ensure adherence to budget including approving all
travel and expenditures by coaches and teams.
Coordinate dissemination of information regarding all athletic
activities to media, University community, and community at
large.
Represent University at local, regional, and national level on
athletic matters.
Manage the accurate submission of requisitions, the payment of
invoices, and the collection of payments (as applicable) as
required by System and TAMIU policies and procedures.
Responsible for implementing and complying with System policy
pertaining to the department.
This position reports directly to the President and works
closely with the VP for Enrollment Management and the VP for
Student Engagement.
Implement strong community support programs, engage in
community outreach and relationship building, and actively
participate in coordination of all fundraising efforts for the
Athletics Department with Office of Institutional
Advancement.
Oversee camp offerings by coaches to ensure adherence to all
camps and programs for minors regulations.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
- Experience - Ten years of progressively responsible
management experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Must possess superior oral and written communications
skills.
- Must possess strong organizational, fiscal, management, and
leadership skills.
Ability to:
- Proven ability to fundraise.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact
effectively and professionally with the University community,
community at large, and media.
- Must possess a commitment to student learning and success as
well as a dedication to students' growth, development, innovation,
and improvement.
- Must possess sensitivity to students' academic, socio.
economic, physical/learning disabilities.
- Must possess commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA
by-laws and Lone Star Conference regulations.
- Must possess a vision for the enhancement of athletics
program.
- Plan and organize work, as well as attention to detail.
- Multitask, prioritize, and work with deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality.
License/Professional Certification - None.
Physical Requirement - General office environment and
athletic facility environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position supervises employees.
Other Requirements
- Position may require evening and/or weekend hours.
- Position requires some travel.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance
on campus and in the workplace.
Nominations and Applications:
The Search Committee invites letters of interest and nominations to
be submitted directly to the search firm Anthem Executive | Anthem
Academics. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a
letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in
the position. Submit materials to Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, JR
Wheless, or Florene Stawowy at:
AthleticDirector@AnthemExecutive.com
While applications and nominations will be accepted until a
Athletic Director is selected, interested parties are strongly
encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure
consideration. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving
consideration and does not make one an applicant for the
position.
Texas A&M International University provides equal opportunity
for employment to all persons.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Director--Athletics_R-093846-2
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