Assistant Director of Athletics

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Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, enhancements, and scheduling of athletic facilities to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the logistics of athletic events, including setup, staffing, security, and crowd management.

• Foster a team culture that prioritizes sportsmanship, inclusivity, and the holistic development of student-athletes.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage part-time employees and student workers, ensuring a high level of service and professionalism.

• Maintain inventory, procurement, and distribution of athletic equipment while ensuring proper storage and usage.

• Serve as a strategic member of the athletic department senior leadership team, contributing to the overall direction and decision-making of the department.

• Uphold the institution's mission and values while striving to achieve competitive success.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop student-athletes and staff while fostering a positive team culture.

• Budget & Resource Management: Experience managing budgets, allocating resources efficiently, and ensuring cost-effective operations.

• Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement: Commitment to delivering a positive experience for students, athletes, staff, and community partners.

• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with student-athletes, colleagues, alumni, and other stakeholders.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a collaborative athletic department and contribute to the institution's broader mission.

• Commitment to Student-Athlete Success: Dedication to supporting student-athletes' academic, personal, and professional development.

• Technological Proficiency: Competence with software and tools related to program management, recruitment, and communication.

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including scheduling, budgeting, and program logistics, efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred

AND

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience, preferably at the collegiate level, with demonstrated success in team development.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.