Deputy Director of Athletics - Senior Woman Administrator

Deputy Director of Athletics - Senior Woman Administrator

Department:

Athletic Administration

Location:

West Haven, CT

Deputy Director of Athletics - Senior Women's Administrator

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 9,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator provides leadership and oversight of gender equity and student-athlete welfare initiatives, departmental operations, compliance, and strategic planning, and represents the department at institutional, conference, and NCAA levels.

Deputy Director of Athletics - Senior Woman Administrator

Department:

Athletic Administration

Location:

West Haven, CT

Deputy Director of Athletics - Senior Women's Administrator

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 9,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator provides leadership and oversight of gender equity and student-athlete welfare initiatives, departmental operations, compliance, and strategic planning, and represents the department at institutional, conference, and NCAA levels.

You will:

1. Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the department. Provide direction to coaches to ensure that recruitment and retention efforts are inclusive and create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all athletes. Also, partners with head coaches on postseason planning and program development to elevate competitive excellence.
2. Serve as the department’s designated Senior Woman Administrator, supporting student-athlete well-being and serving as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Athletics. Directly accountable for the implementation and monitoring of the department’s Core Guarantees — including academic success, health and safety, gender equity, and student-athlete experience also serves as an advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC).
3. Direct staff, including the activities associated with equipment operations, procurement, maintenance, and inventory are consistent with required safety standards and within budget.
4. Makes informed decisions regarding department operations in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
5. Serve as a sports administrator for various sports programs and ensures Title IX compliance with regulations, prohibiting gender discrimination in athletics, by monitoring and evaluating the athletic department's gender equity policies, practices, and programs.
6. Work closely with coaches and athletic administrators to ensure student-athlete welfare; responsible for ensuring that the needs and concerns of student-athletes are addressed, including issues related to academic support, health and wellness, and personal development. Also, liaison to campus Housing, the Dean of Students Office and Counseling Services to ensure alignment of policies and practices that support student-athlete success in on-campus living environments.
7. Manages the sports campus programs, camps and clinics, ensuring programs align with university policies and processes. Assists with scheduling camp venues.
8. Direct all administrative, operation, and business functions for the Athletic Department. Responsible for ensuring adequate and efficient internal functions.
9. Provide an environment supporting personal and professional growth for employees through mentoring, performance evaluation, and constructive feedback.
10. Collaborate with institutional colleagues to support University priorities, including academic success, retention, sexual violence prevention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
11. Provide visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development for the athletics program by promoting a culture of inclusion, working effectively within a culture of individuals with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations.
12. Serves as a liaison as directed by the Director of Athletics with the Northeast Conference, representing the program in conference meetings and helping to shape conference policies related to intercollegiate athletics.
13. Recommends improvements in programs by serving on Senior Management team; Acting as Liaison with Faculty as designated; disseminating information, initiating and preparing topics for meetings; and speaking to relative constituencies.
14. Maintains implementation of compliance related matters by coordinating and completing conference. NCAA and federal reports; developing and updating departmental and student-athlete policy and procedures handbook; serving as liaison on affirmative action issues.
15. Implements and monitors the University’s scholarship programs by serving as liaison between students, faculty and academic departments and other campus services; interpreting academic policies and procedure and curriculum issues.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

You need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Experience in student-athlete welfare and Title IX compliance.
• Ability to advocate for and advance gender equity and student-athlete well-being.
• Comprehensive understanding of intercollegiate athletics operations and administration.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build relationships and serve as a liaison with campus partners, including Housing, Mental Health Services, and Student Affairs.

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

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