Director Of Athletics

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Director of Athletics
The candidate will be responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of athletic programs at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., including 17 sport programs at the Division I level sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). This position’s portfolio includes management responsibilities for the following areas: coach, staff, and student-athlete recruitment and development; budgeting and financial management; compliance with all applicable federal, state, NCAA, conference, IHL system, and University policies, procedures, and regulations; facility management; corporate sponsorships and fundraising; marketing, media, and public relations; and the implementation of strategies to achieve University and departmental goals. Leads and motivates a diverse team of coaches and professional staff to develop and implement strategies to achieve University and departmental priorities and goals. Follows human resources best practices to recruit, retain, and develop talented coaches and professional staff. Develops and executes strategies to engage with USM faculty, staff, and students across all campuses and teaching sites to promote the University’s sports programs in Hattiesburg and along the Gulf Coast. Manages all aspects of budgeting for the Department of Athletics, to include working with other senior officers of the University to achieve a balanced budget and implement strategies to generate and sustain new revenue. Complies with all federal, state, NCAA, conference, IHL system, and University policies, procedures, and regulations, to include Equal Employment Opportunity practices and gender equity/Title IX regulations. Fosters a culture of compliance and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations throughout all levels of athletic staff. Self-reports suspected violations and works with the Office of General Counsel, outside legal counsel, and the Office of the President as appropriate to address related issues. Demonstrates a strong commitment to the growth and development of student-athletes and works across departments to ensure effective student-athlete recruitment, retention, and progress toward graduation while maintaining compliance with all applicable NCAA and other regulations. Oversees the construction, renovation, maintenance, and use of all athletic facilities, including practice and training spaces, training and competition equipment, competition venues, event and hospitality areas, and grounds. Develops and executes strategies for increasing ticket sales, identifying corporate sponsorship opportunities, and managing comprehensive fundraising initiatives that effectively engage business and industry leaders, alumni, donors, and fans. Ensures that all sponsorship and fundraising efforts are coordinated with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Foundation and Southern Miss Alumni Association as appropriate. Facilitates strong two-way communication with the Office of the President, system and government-related agencies, conference staff, faculty, staff, students, advisory committees, alumni, donors, community leaders, and fans, as appropriate. Serves as the primary spokesperson for the Department of Athletics. Oversees the development and execution of athletic marketing plans and media and public relations efforts, to include marketing athletic events; enhancing the national reputation of the University; developing community outreach opportunities; hosting engagement events; cultivating relationships with local media; and promoting partnerships between the University and the cities of Hattiesburg, Long Beach, and surrounding Pine Belt and Mississippi Gulf Coast communities. Ensures that all related efforts are coordinated with institutional branding and community outreach strategies. Maintains current knowledge of new trends and innovations in collegiate athletic programs across the country.

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