Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation. The Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation will serve on the athletic leadership team advising the Director of Athletics on departmental matters and strategic and development planning. This position will have formal supervisory responsibilities for multiple employees, identified athletic programs, and additional areas that foster athletic success and academic excellence within the department. The Associate Director will be responsible for all NCAA Compliance and will provide a variety of training for student-athletes and staff. Additionally, this candidate will assist in achieving annual departmental fundraising goals, commit to supporting the holistic student-athlete with special consideration to mental health and overall wellness of student-athletes, and demonstrate a collaborative management style to work across campus with all constituencies.

The Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation will provide extended oversight of the NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Rutgers University-Camden, in addition will assist with the development and implementation of NCAA Division III programing, compliant with regulations of the NCAA. The Associate Director will supervise & assess designated sport programs and manage day-to-day operations in accordance with the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and conducting training for the coaching staff in areas of NCAA compliance, university, conference and department rules, policies and procedures, along with additional professional development training, ensuring that all department members have full knowledge of and abide by the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, and the NJAC Conference. They will promote a competitive athletic atmosphere consistent with the NCAA DIII philosophy.

The key duties and responsibilities of the Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation include serving as the department NCAA Compliance Officer, supervision and training coaching staff, oversight of the athletic training services and vendor partnership, coordination of travel and scheduling for all departmental team travel and managing all student-athlete success initiatives.

The Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation will demonstrate emotional intelligence and adaptability to adverse situations; a strong commitment and the ability to enhance student-athlete experiences through positive motivation and applicable support. This role will serve in areas of importance for the Department as directed by the Director of Athletics and will represent the university to various constituents in a professional manner.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NCAA Compliance.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NCAA Compliance.

A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in athletics administration at the college level is preferred and college coaching experience is also preferred. Must be familiar with NCAA regulations and have demonstrated commitment to the student-athlete experience.

Familiar with Sales Force and Front Rush software

Available nights and weekends and the ability to perform moderate physical tasks.