Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Associate athletic director
provides assistance to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance to educate, support, monitor, and enforce NCAA rules and regulations.
Associate Athletic Director Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop operational procedures for monitoring financial transactions to ensure accurate recording and strong fiscal management
Effectively monitor all fiscal and budgetary matters within the Athletic Department in the institution’s effort to comply with NCAA, WAC and GCU rules and regulations
Provide assistance regarding tax laws, policies and procedures and in resolving problems with university administrators in order to maintain a positive image of Athletics
Oversee Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and related initiatives
Assist in the operations of the Athletics Department on a day to day basis
Promote a culture of institutional compliance and academic integrity
Work to maximize use of facilities and resources while coordinating efforts within the Department to assure effective and efficient energy is directed to managing and promoting 15 varsity sports
Responsible for making recommendations to the administration for major repairs or equipment purchases as needed assisting in the design & planning of any future weight training facilities
Recruitment, retention and evaluation of a highly qualified and competent athletic training, strength and conditioning, performance nutrition, performance science, and equipment operations personnel at all levels
Leads the strategic planning of the Athletic Department and Recreation Services team in partnership with the Athletic Director
Associate Athletic Director Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Associate Athletic Director
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, N4A, NCAA, AED, AEMA, FAR, N.A.T.A, AEC, NAIA, FA
Education for Associate Athletic Director
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate athletic director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Education, Athletics, Athletic, Communication, Administration, Management, Leadership, Business, Counseling, Accounting
Skills for Associate Athletic Director
Desired skills for associate athletic director include:
NCAA rules and regulations
NCAA regulations
Student development theory and practice
Experience utilizing technology
NCAA
Budget and business practices as they relate to athletics administration
Fundraising/revenue generation skills and tools
Many subject matter areas within the realm of life skills
NCAA rules and familiarity with the NCAA’s Compliance Assistant and Legislative Services Database applications
Procedures
Desired experience for associate athletic director includes:
A successful track record of soliciting, securing and closing philanthropic gifts
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor tracking system
Five years progressive experience working with coaches in higher education
The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or which must be learned within a short period of time in order to successful in the job
At least five years of administrative experience at the high school or collegiate levels or equivalent business and compliance experience
Must be a self-starter who can multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks and projects effectively
Associate Athletic Director Examples
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Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for an associate athletic director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate athletic director
- Coordinate with External Operation and Development Office to ensure PCI compliance
- Web liaison for athletics
- Assist with video broadcasts of select athletic events
- Manage the annual report process
- Design and deliver programming to GT Athletics staff and student-athletes as needed
- Preparation and administration of annual athletics budget
- Prepare monthly budget statements and assist with short range and long range forecasting
- Review accounting statements sent by GCU cost accounting to ensure all transactions charged to athletics are accurate
- Management and oversight of all administrative support roles/functions for Athletics
- Responsible for recommending cost and operational improvements in athletics to ensure cost effectiveness of resources and operational efficiency
Qualifications for associate athletic director
- Demonstrate understanding of how Athletic Departments run in a University setting preferred and experience working with student-athletes, coaches and athletic department personnel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to speak in a public setting
- Familiarity with Advance, Reeher or comparable fund-raising database
- Familiarity with Advantage, Paciolin or comparable ticketing and donor database
- Ability to think strategically and quickly summarize complex and detailed information
- Ability to travel nationally for athletics events and donor visits
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Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate athletic director. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate athletic director
- Responsible for the University’s Athletics Department compliance with all NCAA rules & regulations
- Generate and implement effective operating procedures and administrative systems to ensure proper institutional controls
- Serve as primary athletic public relations contact for men’s basketball and additionally assigned sport(s) by contributing to the development of marketing and promotions plans, communicating with media, providing website updates, writing articles, producing recruiting materials, recording and updating statistics
- Manages the compilation of all video footage for men’s basketball and additionally assigned sport(s) for recruiting, and marketing videos, game highlights, interviews and press conferences
- Ensures the completion of and provides creative direction of other video projects for men’s basketball and all other sports
- Responsible for all aspects of assigned sports game management to include live video streaming, game notes, managing media requests, assigning personnel for in-game statistics, and managing operations
- Provides media coverage of community relations events conducted or attended by our athletic teams and other related projects as assigned
- Assists with production and content of video boards by producing video spots, graphics along with other marketing-related duties as requested
- Develop and monitor Ram Athletic Fund operational budget
- Maintain portfolio of 125-150 major gift & leadership annual donors
Qualifications for associate athletic director
- Appreciation and understanding of Creighton University's mission and the ability to effectively communicate it
- Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on / off playing surfaces
- Ability to work autonomously take direction as needed
- Possess proven skills in budget preparation and fiscal management, and the ability to prepare financial statements and financial analysis reports for the Director and Deputy Director of Athletics
- Preferred to have experience in athletic facility financial planning and/or capital project planning and execution
- Make administrative/procedural decisions and sound judgments
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Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an associate athletic director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate athletic director
- Solicit major gifts through appointments, telephone solicitations and coordinated mailings to obtain and/or increase major donor contributions
- Oversee specific regional fundraising areas
- Coordinate individual sport fundraising for specific sports, as assigned
- Oversee three full-time employees and two graduate assistants
- Advise staff and administrators of appropriate fund raising strategies to assist them in securing private funding
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers to solicit pledges through committees, staff-volunteer solicitations and special functions
- Maintain prospect records and contact reports to facilitate repeated donations and establish gift histories
- Manage all athletic deposits
- Manage various components of a comprehensive annual giving program for the Athletics Department
- Responsible for annual re-certification of the athletic department staff in CPR/AED use, , updating and implementing changes to departmental emergency action plans
Qualifications for associate athletic director
- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ related experience and minimum three years management experience required
- Reason, recall, analyze and organize information in order to make substantive and sometimes complex decisions reaching reasonable conclusions within the scope of authority
- Comprehend potential issues and address them before they become problematic
- Function professionally in highly stressful situations and to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people
- Meet continuous project deadlines
- Develop and implement strategic plans
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Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an associate athletic director. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate athletic director
- Works to identify current trends and new technologies in intercollegiate athletics and develop methods to educate coaches and staff with regards to Compliance and Academic matters
- Will oversee and supervise assigned sports as directed by the Director of Athletics
- In conjunction with the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletics Director will be responsible for the supervision of select head coaches, monitors sport budgets (in collaboration with the Director of Athletic Business Operations), approves team travel and expenses, develops and approves competition schedules and assists with recruiting activities as requested
- Serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Institutional Advancement and the leadership of the Athletics Department
- Helps design and execute a fundraising agenda that will support and advance the Athletics agenda
- Collaborates with the Vice President and Director of Athletics and the Office of Institutional Advancement in the setting of specific dollar and donor goals for Athletics and meeting these fundraising goals annually, as agreed upon with the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- With senior Institutional Advancement staff, analyzes and evaluates current and past donor trends for Athletic constituencies, and targets segments of donors and prospects for personalized attention, new and upgraded gifts, and special giving opportunities
- Develops and writes formal proposals to donors and prospects for support
- Monitors and reports on progress toward dollar and donor goals for Athletics
- Assists with the design of compelling donor recognition/involvement programs for major donors
Qualifications for associate athletic director
- Must be able to manage and evaluate the work of others, prepare and present accurate and reliable reports, set direction and offer recommendations to achieve desired goals
- Requires integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and fairness through recruitment, selection, and supervision of staff
- Demonstrated problem solving skills which show consideration to alternatives and provides for flexibility
- Utilize a broad view and understanding of the complexities of athletic, academic and campus life issues
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics knowledge of overall Student-Athlete experience
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Associate Athletic Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of associate athletic director. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for associate athletic director
- Works with the Development staff on funding of special projects
- Works with designated special events professionals and publications staff in the Office of Institutional Advancement to design cultivation and stewardship activities and printed materials that support the fundraising goals of Athletics
- Staffs the Athletic Director and coaches on donor calls
- Coordinates travel to key cities by the Athletic Director and coaches, Vice President, or President to see athletics major prospects, including setting appointments, arranging events, and follow-up, and accompanying these individuals as needed
- Meets weekly with the major gifts team in the Advancement Office and the leadership of the Athletics Department
- Coordinates annual calendar with the Advancement staff
- Develops and executes 18-month strategic ticket sales marketing and service plans, while working with Athletic Marketing, Ticketing, Communications, Digital and Development departments
- Serve as primary managerial contact and develop strategies for maximization of efforts for all ticket related partnerships including Paciolan, IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, Circle Media, SalesForce, secondary market
- Assists development of a department wide business intelligence platform, leveraging data analytics to maximize all revenue streams, streamline reporting, execute market research initiatives, develop data append and segmentation strategies, and customize messaging
- Improves fan engagement systems, by enhancing their experience via customized communication, personalized benefits and delivering other means of specialized interaction
Qualifications for associate athletic director
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CPR Certification required
- A minimum of 3 years of administrative, management and/or collegiate coaching experience
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree with a preference for candidates who have advanced degrees
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive and successful development experience in major gifts in the higher education arena, with preference for candidates who have experience fundraising for capital projects, athletic development and with comprehensive campaigns
- Have a passion for collegiate athletics and able to articulate that role that athletics plays at the university
- Ability to understand the needs and interest of major/principal donors in order to develop relationships between them and the University, and a demonstrated track record of success with identifying, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding major and principal gift donors