Director of Athletics wanted...

dickiedawg

All-Conference
Feb 22, 2008
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mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">https://www.jobs.msstate....t.jsp?time=1271259265637</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Duties and Responsibilities</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Responsible for providing leadership, management
and administrative direction to intercollegiate athletic programs for men and
women.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Responsible for the administration, operation,
maintenance, and control of all aspects of the University's Athletics program,
including, but not limited to, the actions of independent agencies or
organizations or of representatives of athletic interests, in a manner
consistent with federal and state law, NCAA and SEC rules and regulations, IHL
and University policy. </span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Manages the division's personnel, develops and
monitors budgets for each program, and is directly involved with University
fund-raising activities and public relations.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Represents the University at state, regional,
conference, and NCAA events/committees as requested/appointed.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Responsibilities include scheduling and
contracting for athletic events, employment and direction of athletic coaches,
publicity, ticket sales, and equipment and facilities maintenance.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Encourages academic progress, in conjunction with
the faculty and University, of student athletes toward graduation. </span></p>

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mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Minimum Qualifications</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Master's degree in a relevant field, or a
Bachelor's degree and relevant experience at a level that equates to an
advanced degree, is required.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Must have experience as a senior athletic
administrator at an NCAA member institution or possess senior corporate
leadership experience, including a minimum of five years experience in
financial administration, fund-raising, games operations, facility management,
human resources policy, and public relations within a major athletic conference
or corporate environment.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Must have experience in implementing programs in
full compliance with NCAA regulations, experience in fund-raising, public
relations, or marketing and promotions.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">A demonstrated understanding and appreciation of
the role of NCAA athletics in the context of an academic environment,
emphasizing the importance of the scholarly growth and development of athletes
is required.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Must possess excellent organizational, communication,
and interpersonal skills and a capacity to develop a strong and inclusive
leadership team.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">The highest level of personal integrity and
ethical standards, including a commitment to and compliance with NCAA and
conference rules is required.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">The ability to develop and implement innovative
approaches for revenue development in athletics is a must, as is the ability to
conduct long-range strategic, financial, and facility planning and budgeting on
behalf of the division.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Must have a demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively with senior University administration and other relevant
University divisions, and to communicate effectively with and command respect
of coaches, student-athletes, and other internal athletic constituencies,
across all intercollegiate sports.</span></p>

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text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma">Must be able to communicate effectively with
media, alumni, donors, boosters, and other external constituencies.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;mso-bidi-font-family:
Tahoma">Must possess credentials appropriate for an institution of higher
education. </span></p>
 

seshomoru

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Apr 24, 2006
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My throwing stars are showing some age, and I'm just wondering if the University will provide some new ones or not.
 

jakldawg

Redshirt
May 1, 2006
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you just have to posses ninja skills to see where...
I've said too much already.