Athletic Director
University of South Carolina
- Allendale, SC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with athletic recruiting, monitoring academic success of student athletes, collegiate level coaching and NJCAA rules and practices.
Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of USC Salkehatchie Admissions and Financial Aid requirements, FERPA rules, university policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws for proper handling of student-athlete and employee or volunteer matters, current practices in the delivery of athletic programs; student athletic issues; supervision techniques; administrative budgeting and financial record keeping and control procedures; NJCAA rules and practices; sports procedures and practices. Must have the ability to: integrate multiple activities and programs around the goals of the athletic programs; participate with other campus personnel in developing and coordinating activities, goals, and services; develop and provide athletic services to meet the needs of the wide variety of student athletes; supervise and train students and staff in a variety of labor intensive activities; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties.Job DutiesJob DutyDevelop and implement specific athletic programs; direct and coordinate a full range of athletic department services and programs. Ensure compliance with NJCAA Region X regulations and appropriate correspondence. Assist in the design and development of the athletic department website. Maintain website and review data entered by the coaching staff to ensure current and accurate information is posted. Develop annual athletics department budget; review and control expenditures from athletics accounts. Provide leadership for other athletics club fundraising activities. Serve as a liaison with community, state and conference organizations related to athletics. Collect updates from NJCAA and club teams for campus to share.Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job DutySupervise utilization of the athletic facilities; coordinate athletic uses of training and weight room facilities; recommend and review policies for student and community use of facilities at the campus; review and recommend changes, repairs and improvement of athletic equipment and facilities. Arrange for athletic events (game management). Oversee the production of the athletic handbook, bulletins, and other publications. Coordinate master athletic calendars. Provide athlete and coach orientation, conditioning and athletics training programs. Oversee the coordination of college vehicles for athletics travel, insurance claim processing and concession procedures. Advise other campus personnel in planning programs and services for student athletes and athletic activities.Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job DutyAssist in the printing of transcripts for all student athletes as necessary; review transcripts for credits and registration; track required paperwork for students transferring - tracers, transcripts, etc. Prepare eligibility report using NJCAA online posting. Monitor eligibility between the Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, athletes, and coaches for all athletic programs. Review necessary eligibility forms. Assist the coaches and athletes with regards to compliance of NJCAA codes regarding roster, eligibility, pictures, etc. Develop and provide a variety of student services and programs such as student athletic recruitment and retention, academic tracking and athletic eligibility, health and safety. Make recommendations in matters of student athlete discipline; advise students in eligibility and academic issues.Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job DutyDistribute NJCAA calendar of due dates to all athletic coaching staff. Monitor due dates and send reminders to all coaching staff. Following up to assure all due dates have been met. Assist coaches with hiring of staff; forward recommendations of hire to the Campus Dean. Approve payroll work authorizations for all department staff.Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job DutyServe as a primary academic advisor for student athletes not assigned to an advisor. Design and implement academic support practices and programs for the student athlete in collaboration with Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. Coordinate class attendance checks of student athletes for any in-person classes on campus.Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20Position AttributesEmployees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential