Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.

SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively lead, coach, direct, and manage all aspects of the softball program.
• Oversee the recruitment of qualified student-athletes in accordance with University standards.
• Direct, mentor, and motivate athletes to prepare for competition through practices and skill development.
• Manage and supervise all game day activities and travel.
• Monitor team fiscal and community service activities, including camps, clinics, and rentals.
• Ensure the team meets all NCAA, CSAC, and institutional compliance standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA playing rules.
• Comply with all applicable Federal, State, local laws.
• Assist with athletics-sponsored events, where applicable.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, athletic training staff, support staff, coaching staff, and student-athletes.
• Serve on appropriate and applicable campus committees.
• Work collaboratively with and effectively with a diverse student-athlete, student, faculty, staff population.
• Attend and participate in departmental, conference, and university-wide meetings, regional and national committees related to duties and responsibilities.
• Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs in-season and off-season for all University athletic programs
• Collaborate with athletic training staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured student-athletes.
• Annually conduct and review a departmental risk management plan.
• Conduct a quarterly evaluation of weight room training equipment.
• Other opportunities and duties could include assistant athletic director, compliance, student welfare, senior woman administrator, business operations, contracts, etc. commensurate based on experience.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• Administration reserves the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and previous, successful coaching and recruiting experience at the collegiate level required. Frequent travel is also required (including nights and weekends).

The successful candidate must also possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Recruiting experience,
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• CPR/AED Certification,
• First Aid Certification, and a
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strength & Conditioning Certification

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package. 

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

• Employer-Subsidized Health Care Plan 
• Dental and Vision Plan 
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match 
• Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at No Cost
• Supplemental Insurance Available for Employee, Spouse and Dependents
• Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identify-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Tuition Remission for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600 Colleges and Universities 
• 14 Paid Holidays, as well as the Week after Christmas Off with Pay
• Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months 
• Birthday as a Paid Day Off
• Generous Vacation Policy
• New Jersey Earned Sick Leave 
• Employee Discount Program

Important to Know:

The health and safety of students, faculty and staff are a University priority. Please be advised that the University reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures related to COVID-19 based upon local conditions and emerging guidance from local, state and federal agencies.

How to Apply

• Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

• Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
• Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution. 

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.