Assistant Director of Club Sports

Description & Details:

NDSU is developing a new infrastructure for supporting students participating in Club Sports. This new position will provide leadership, supervision, and strategic direction in the development, administration, and evaluation of a premier competitive and recreational club sport program. This position will be responsible for implementing and promoting a dynamic club sport program that enhances student experiences and fosters additional opportunities for involvement. The position will collaborate with various entities to assist in securing facility spaces and donor funding while recruiting and retaining student-athletes, thereby increasing institutional visibility.

Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain competitive club sport guidelines and requirements, outlining the process for becoming and remaining a competitive club sport.
• Hire, train, lead, supervise, and evaluate (1) graduate assistant and 5-8 part-time coaches for club sports.
• Oversee the administrative and logistical operations of a premier club sport program, managing approximately 30+ clubs.
• Provide direction, guidance, and training to all club sport officers, advisors, and coaches ensuring compliance with departmental and university policies while promoting leadership, development, personal growth and sound financial management.
• Prepare, forecast, and monitor an annual budget for club sports.
• Evaluate and develop comprehensive risk management policies, procedures, and guidelines for club sports.
• Manage Wellness Center operations, supervise staff, and make decisions in the absence of the Director/Associate Director for Operations.
• Collaborate consistently with the Office of Student Engagement/Student Government/Club Sports/Office of Registration and Records related to current policies, processes, procedures, sport club budgets, player eligibility and other related matters.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admission to develop a streamlined process for recruiting club sport athletes.
• Serve as a liaison between the NDSU Foundation and club sports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, parents, corporate partners, and other stakeholders to support club sports.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm during the academic year and 7:30 am – 4:00 pm during the summer and recognized breaks. Occasional nights and weekends related to club sport and Wellness Center programs and/or operations.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate based upon experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-years of club sport experience
• Knowledge of risk management in a recreational setting
• Ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus and within the community
• Ability to provide strong leadership and supervision to the graduate assistant and coaches
• A positive attitude with high standards of personal integrity and professional competence
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail with the ability to develop and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Recreation or Sports Management
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or advising club sports
• Participation in collegiate club sports programming
• Experience with the recruitment and retention of students
• Fundraising experience
• Familiarity with NDSU systems, processes and policies

Applicant Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for 3 references

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% – 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].