What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to the Director of Athletics position at Rhode Island College?
The Assistant to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation helps shape a positive, engaging experience for student-athletes and the broader campus community. Working closely with the director, this role supports student-athlete success and keeps athletics and recreation programs running smoothly by coordinating student support services, team travel, facilities, and athletic events. The position also contributes to fundraising, community outreach, and marketing, while guiding student-athlete leadership activities and helping build school spirit and fan engagement.
Primary Purpose
To support the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation in the planning, development, implementation, coordination and supervision of programs, and activities that are athletic and recreational in nature with special emphasis on student and student-athlete programming.
Essential Duties
- Assist in the supervision and programming of the Department’s student-athlete support services with ongoing emphasis on student-athlete success and retention (i.e., academic support and counseling, registration, prepare statistical reports, monitor enrollment, etc.).
- Assist in the overall and safe management of the Recreation Center with specific emphasis on the membership operation including the computation of relevant data (i.e., program attendance, etc.) and the support of ongoing fiscal controls.
- Assist in the overall and safe management of the Department’s motor pool and transportation operation.
- Assist and support special community, and campus-based programming (i.e., CHOICES, community service projects, marketing events, summer camps, etc).
- Assist in departmental fundraising activities with special emphasis in the upgrading and upkeep delivery of an email, web-based, delivery system.
- Assist in the delivery of services (i.e., prepare purchasing reports, etc.), as well as the maintenance of inventory of the Department’s equipment operation.
- Assist in contest management to insure a safe, friendly, and professional environment for users and patrons, manage and program in-house ticket production system (i.e., ticket sales, support facility oversight, etc.).
- Provide oversight with NCAA mandated Student-Athlete Advisory Committee coordinating their activities and meetings.
- Assist in the management with, and provide ongoing oversight for, the school and clinic program aimed at community outreach and fundraising.
- Provide daily oversight and be accountable for all completed intercollegiate team travel including reconciliation forms and roster accountability.
- Assist in the 24/7 management of athletic recreation facilities.
- Supervision of marketing and promotions’ intern with emphasis directed on on-going student attendance, loyalty rewards program and fan engagement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Recreation.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to work with a diversified population.
- Strong knowledge and ability with computers and web-based programs.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience: At least four years’ experience gained by working in a college or university environment.
- Master’s Degree in physical education, recreation, sports administration, or related field.
- Bilingual.
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.
Position Details
FLSA
Exempt
Salary Grade
10NC
Full Time / Part Time
Full-time
Proposed Starting Salary Range
$60,000 - $66,000
Work Schedule
Non-Standard Work Week. Nights and weekends required.
Benefits
Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:
- Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Incentives and Rewards
- Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
- Retirement Benefits
- Disability and Insurance Benefits
- Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC, CCRI & URI
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Reports To (Title)
Director of Athletics and Executive Director of the Anchor Fund
Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar
Position Status
Continuing
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Collective Bargaining Unit
PSA
Posting Information
Number of Positions Available
1
Application Open Date
10/02/2026
Application Close Date
Special Instructions
Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental InsuranceSalary : $60,000 - $66,000