Director of Athletics - 721

The next Director of Athletics will be an experienced, principled and student-centered leader with a demonstrated record of success in intercollegiate athletics or a similarly complex, mission-driven organization. The successful candidate will bring five to seven years of progressive leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility within a multifaceted enterprise, and will possess a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred). As a senior university leader and member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, the athletics director will demonstrate unquestioned integrity and a strong working knowledge of NCAA compliance standards, while embracing UNCP's mission and culture. The director will be expected to lead with accountability, excellence, and sportsmanship, consistent with the values and expectations of NCAA Division II and the "Life in the Balance" philosophy.

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UNCP Athletics is a comprehensive NCAA Division II program with 16 men's and women's teams. The division supports more than 400 student-athletes across a broad sport portfolio and is deeply committed to competitive excellence, academic success and community engagement. The next director of athletics will have the opportunity to lead a values-driven program, strengthen championship culture and advance the university's mission through strategic vision, collaboration and inclusive leadership.

The director of athletics serves as the university's chief athletics administrator, providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics program. The position is responsible for the supervision and development of coaches, administrators and support staff; fiscal management and fundraising; compliance with NCAA, conference, university and system policies; and the promotion of student-athlete academic success and well-being. The director also plays a key role in campus collaboration, external relations and advancing a culture of integrity, equity and competitive excellence.

The director of athletics serves as the university's chief athletics administrator, providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics program. The position is responsible for the supervision and development of coaches, administrators and support staff; fiscal management and fundraising; compliance with NCAA, conference, university and system policies; and the promotion of student-athlete academic success and well-being. The director also plays a key role in campus collaboration, external relations and advancing a culture of integrity, equity and competitive excellence.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government subject to the State Human Resources Act.

Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Coach4Aday has been exclusively retained for this engagement, with founder Dan Kenney serving as lead consultant.

Please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible by emailing Coach4Aday directly at DKenney1953@gmail.com.

Please find more information at the link provided below:

https://www.uncp.edu/files/AD_Leadership%20ProfileJM.pdf

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.