Assistant Director of Athletics | Moravian University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, CLASSIFICATION: Administrative DEPARTMENT: Athletics & Recreation FLSA STATUS: Exempt SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Athletics. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of programs, staff, student workers, and game management workers. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Director reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for representing the issues related to athletics programs, helping to create a positive educational and competitive athletic experience for the student athletes. The Assistant Director is expected to be involved in all operations of the college athletics program and provide input to the director on overall policy and budget. The Assistant Athletic Director will serve as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team and as game administrator when needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the primary contact for the Department of Athletics for all inquiries, providing daily oversight of the Athletics main office, and responding to questions and requests from internal and external constituents. Manage all scheduling of all athletic facilities, including practices, games and rental requests (internal and external) of Moravian University’s athletic facilities. Manage and coordinate all game day support needs. This includes officials, game day staff including student workers, the department ticketing system, Hometown Ticketing, contests set-up and transportation needs for Moravian athletic teams. Plan, coordinate, and execute all football game day operations for all home contests as the site manager. Develop plans for the recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating of student employees. Maintain records and process necessary documentation for payroll. Assist in the planning and execution of all Landmark Conference and NCAA Tournaments. Manage the on/off boarding of all full time and part time employees. Plan, execute, and assist with departmental special events including but not limited to the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame, Moravian Athletics Golf Tournament, and the All-Athlete Banquet. Serves as the Athletic Department’s liaison to assist with administrative duties including but not limited to purchase orders, invoices, department deliveries, team meal money, petty cash requests, and the ordering of departmental supplies. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Understand and comply with NCAA Division III, Landmark conference, and University rules and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: Education - Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred Experience - At least two years experience in higher education or intercollegiate athletics is strongly preferred. This position demands excellent organizational skills as well as superior interpersonal skills (verbal and written) along with the ability and desire to work closely with all constituencies of the University including staff, faculty, current students, the general public and prospective student-athletes (and their families). Requires a team player that can multitask and work within firm deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality. Excellent computer literacy; the ability to work with databases; proficient with word processing and spreadsheets. Experience working with Oracle and Teamworks is a plus. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. ATHLETIC CORE VALUES: Commitment: We are committed to our student-athletes, teams, and to the institution. A strong work ethic and good character are non-negotiables to meet the goals of our athletic department and our 23 NCAA Division III teams. Opportunity: We strive to maximize each and every person's potential. Being a Moravian student-athlete means you will have the opportunity to compete and excel in all facets of the collegiate experience including but not limited to: academics, athletics, and world experiences while immersed in an innovative community. Respect: We will foster an environment of respect for ourselves, to our teammates, to our community, and to our opponents. We recognize the importance of diversity, integrity, honesty, and personal growth and believe in the power of a team. Excellence: We will show up and hold ourselves and others to this standard. The Moravian Athletics standard believes in continuous improvement, competitive success, and exceeding expectations in all that we do. TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application by clicking Apply Now . Please attach documents as a PDF file. Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position. Moravian University's mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of Moravian University's institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations , which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning. Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University's Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information. Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.* WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level. We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.