Athletics Director - Higher Ed. develops strategies and plans for university athletics department, including intramural, intercollegiate, and recreation athletics. Is responsible for fundraising, publicity, ticket pricing and distribution, and purchase of new equipment. Being an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. ensures compliance with all federal, divisional and university athletics regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in the related area. Additionally, Athletics Director - Higher Ed. typically reports to a top executive officer. The Athletics Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY
This position directs the university's student athletic programs and activities.
MAJOR DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The President or the president's designee assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include NCAA rules, University System of Georgia policies, and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
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SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Coordinator of Student Success/SWA (1), Director of Sports Information (1), Athletic Trainer (1), Recreational Activities Coordinator & Head Tennis Coach (1), Head Women's Basketball Coach (1), Head Men's Basketball Coach (1), Head Men's and Women's Cross Country & Track & Field Coach (1), Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach (1), Softball Coach (1), and Head Football Coach (1).
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