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Department:

Administration, Strategic Initiatives, Trustee Affairs-Athletics

Locations:

Louisville, KY

Posted:

May 30, 2025

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Exempt

Position ID:

188639

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About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Deputy is responsible for leading, monitoring, and ensuring successful operations within the Department of Athletics.  The Deputy is responsible for serving as a sport administrator for various sports programs as assigned by the Director of Athletics. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the department.  Provide direction to coaches and staff and make decisions for department operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
• Serve as a sports administrator for various sports programs.
• Direct all administrative, operation, and business functions for the Athletic Department.  Responsible for ensuring adequate and efficient internal functions.
• Provide an environment supporting personal and professional growth for employees through mentoring, performance evaluation, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with institutional colleagues to support University priorities, including academic success, retention, sexual violence prevention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Provide visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the athletics program.
• Maintain an athletic department committed to the University's mission and strategic priorities.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, working effectively within a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.
• Abide by and comply with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the Department of Athletics and University.
• Contribute to the overall success of the University's intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree
• 5-8 years of experience working in collegiate athletics administration
• Senior Management experience (Athletic Director/Sr Associate/Deputy Director)
• Supervisory experience?
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multiple task
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.  
 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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