Director of Athletics - 136196

This position will remain open until filled.

This position reports directly to the Chancellor with a dotted line to the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs and Campus Life. The Director is directly accountable to the Chancellor on policy matters pertaining to the National Collegiate Athletics Association and Big West Conference. The Director of Athletics is responsible for planning for the future direction and providing strategic direction for the Intercollegiate Athletic program. The Director is responsible for development of professional and paraprofessionals in the Athletics program, ensuring continued focus on the academic excellence and achievement of scholar athletes, increasing community development and engagement with Triton Athletics, donor cultivation, and overall professional leadership of the Athletic department. The Director works closely with several offices and departments at UC San Diego including the Office of Ethics and Compliance, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Enrollment Management, Advancement, Communications and Marketing and UC San Diego Health, among others.

The department includes 24 varsity teams, more than 600 scholar-athletes, and a staff of more than 200 coaches and staff. The Director weighs the recommendations from Athletics senior staff, makes final decisions and relays any pertinent information to the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

• Outstanding leadership abilities and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse client and high level management group. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, University officials, faculty, students, donors, the media, and the overall campus community, with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion. Must demonstrate commitment to andsuccess in achieving campus goals in the areas of diversity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in all areas of responsibility.

• Ability to multi-task effectively; demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making; is an effective problem solver and effectively communicates verbally and in writing. Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact, diplomacy, flexibility and patience. Ability to sustain a high level of energy and enthusiasm for advancing ideas and programs in a university environment.

• Advanced knowledge of the intercollegiate athletics function. Advanced knowledge of the philosophies and objectives of NCAA Division I programs. Knowledge of structure of athletic organizations and conferences. Knowledge of sound coaching principles. Advanced knowledge of appropriate policies, procedures and regulations.

• Must maintain knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. Advanced knowledge of rules governing local, regional and national athletic competition. Knowledge of Big West Conference, UC San Diego rules and regulations is necessary.

• Ability to present programs and teams to the media in a positive manner. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement persuasive cultivation ideas and techniques, to provide critical analysis, using sound judgment and realistic expectations for prospects and donors.

• Knowledge of campus, department, sport and organizational rules, policies, procedures, regulations, services and programs

• Knowledge of computer technology to accommodate workload.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and planning skills.

• Commitment to academic priorities.

• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and equity.

• Demonstrated ability to operate with a strong sense of ethical conduct that will inspire confidence and motivation in colleagues, the campus community and prospective donors.

• Ability to travel as demanded by responsibilities in role.

• Ability to have flexible work hours including evening and weekend commitments.

• Knowledge of current issues in Division I college athletics, specific to revenue sharing opportunities, the legal landscape and NIL related opportunities for scholar-athletes.

Work schedule will include evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to travel to out-of-town meetings and athletic competitions.

This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child abuse or neglect, according to the California law, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).

This position is a campus security authority (CSA) for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which is a federal law requiring disclosure of information about crimes on and around campus.

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