Director of Athletics Duties and Responsibilities
A Director of Athletics is responsible for executive leadership for an NCAA Division I athletic program at the highest level of national standards, including:
-Providing leadership and sound decision-making with regard to all athletic department matters, including fiscal affairs, personnel, strategic planning, facilities, public relations, and general operations.
- Providing leadership to ensure that the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has a highly competent and diverse coaching, administrative, and support staff consistent with the mission of the University. In addition, the Athletic Director is responsible for supervision of coaches and athletic department personnel, as well as for fostering an environment of success within the department.
- Providing leadership that adheres to the highest standards of integrity in academic, financial, and business matters, as well as NCAA rules and regulations.
- Maintaining appropriate athletic department policies, procedures, and practices, and ensuring consistency with all University policies, Board of Governors and other regulations that govern the University, NCAA rules and certification requirements, and all state and federal laws, including Title IX.
- Ensuring an environment that promotes student-athlete health and welfare and a commitment to strong academic values.
-Maintaining active participation in University, conference, and NCAA planning systems and professional development opportunities.
- Committing to the key values of intercollegiate athletics and maintaining intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program through participation and continued leadership in all NCAA Division I certification programs.
-Providing proactive leadership in fundraising and revenue development, within practices that govern the University.
- Engaging the athletic department’s advisory councils (e.g., Athletic Council, Student-Athlete Advisory Council) and the University’s committee structures in relevant issues.
- Providing continual leadership to sustain a strong commitment to an inclusive environment and diversity and that serves the needs of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and the public.
- Providing maintenance and growth opportunities for community involvement, partnerships, and service initiatives.
-Representing the athletic department and University to external constituents, including supporting the athletics and promotion of the entire University, furthering the University’s public interests.
- Serving as a member of the president’s senior leadership team to ensure alignment of the University’s mission and goals with those of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Handling other duties and responsibilities as appropriate to maintain a national-caliber athletic program.
