Description

Stephens College is seeking a highly organized, student-centered leader with a passion for college athletics to serve as its next Assistant Athletic Director. This is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for supporting and assisting the Athletics Director in managing multiple athletics programs, including but not limited to operations, compliance, training, and recruitment.

Responsibilities: 

The Assistant AD will assist the Athletic Director in:

• Refining and implementing the strategic direction of the Athletic department.
• Identifying strategic partners who can contribute to athletic program development (i.e., sponsorships etc.).
• Establishing and supervising an Association of Student Athletes organization, aligning with the athletic department and conference goals.
• Monitoring the budget, including the scholarship process.
• Serving as a game day administrator for select game days, ensuring that athletic facilities are well-maintained and meet safety standards for smooth operations and excellent spectator experiences.
• Collaborating with campus constituents to increase awareness and support for athletic programs, including developing and establishing a campus-wide mentoring program for student athletes.
• Maintaining and annually updating the Student Athlete manual.
• Collaborating with the coaching staff to monitor student-athlete academic status and progress towards degree completion, including coordinating with the Student Success Center to support academic success and retention.
• Providing support to the Sports Information Department, assisting with various tasks such as media relations, content creation, and statistical analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree preferred
• Working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations is highly desired
• Strong skills in communication, organization, multi-tasking, efficiency, and customer service
• Ability to work with a diverse constituency including students, parents, coaches, faculty, staff, administrators, and outside contacts.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the College.
• Must meet and maintain Stephens Driver Qualification and Vehicle Safety Policy

Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to a co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts.

Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000 college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).

Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.

Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40!!

Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.