Director of Athletics

REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President of Student Experience

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

SUMMARY

The Director of Athletics position is a 12-month appointment reporting to the Office of Spiritual Formation and Christian Community. The AD will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, supervising, leading, and evaluating campus-wide all aspects of the athletics program at Cornerstone University. The ideal candidate may be a current coach of a sport supported at Cornerstone University and who is able to assume these additional duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide Christ-centered leadership for the planning and implementation of programs in the athletics department ensuring all programs reflect the University's mission and values.

· Hire, supervise, and evaluate professional staff within the athletics department

· Implement a plan for Christian worldview and leadership development as well as general professional development of all athletics department personnel

· Actively build relationships with various regional and campus constituencies

· Ensure service and learning opportunities for student-athletes and coaches such as missions and ministry opportunities

· Provide consistent reports regarding compliance, academics, fundraising, player eligibility, and other key metrics

· Ensure the University’s compliance with all WHAC conference and NAIA regulations

· Collaborate with Advancement and Alumni Relations to develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan for the Athletic Department, including donor engagement at events and cultivating meaningful interactions to support departmental growth

· Implement the Golden Eagle Club to attract and retain members

· Oversee the fiscal responsibility of athletics department budgets providing oversight of athletic expenditures and coordination of strategic resource development

· Collaborate on student-athlete academic success and eligibility tracking.

· Represent or designate a representative for athletics in various committees and utilize Student Athlete Leadership Team for student voice

· Participate in and represent Cornerstone at appropriate Conference (WHAC) and National (NAIA) activities

· Implement proper risk management practices for all athletic activities, including health and safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and insurance compliance

· Collaborate with student conduct on conduct investigations and sanctions per the Student Handbook and Student Athlete Handbook

· Oversee the Golden Eagle summer athletics camps program

· Oversee and implement Champions of Character

· Oversee Assistant Athletic Director responsible for athletics facilities and external operations.

· Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director responsible for business operations.

· Oversee the recruitment and support of Graduate Assistants for athletic teams.

· Oversee athletic personnel responsible for sports information and high-quality game day operations

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree preferred

· Demonstrated experience and expertise in athletics administration

· Demonstrated successful building strong relationships with stakeholders

· Demonstrated understanding of the student athlete experience in higher education

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community.

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.
  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.