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Position Description Summary

The Department of Athletics Faculty at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for Director of Athletics (Faculty) for Mansfield.

The home campus for this position is Mansfield.

This is Mansfield Athletics

Mansfield University Athletics is a member of NCAA DII Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PSAC), sponsoring 12 sports. The Mounties also sponsor a sprint football program which competes in the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL).

Athletics Mission
The Mansfield Intercollegiate Athletics program offers a comprehensive student-athlete experience which includes individual attention, an emphasis on academic and athletic achievement, community service and opportunities for leadership. We are committed to developing student-athletes and use the Mansfield Creed of character, scholarship, cultural awareness, and service to others as our foundation.

We provide a supportive and inclusive environment to empower our student-athletes to reach the highest level of personal, athletic, and academic achievement. This prepares Mansfield student-athletes for success in the global workforce by providing an accessible and transformative educational experience.

To create this environment, we provide equitable resources to all teams. We are dedicated to ensuring our student-athletes have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to be successful.

Mansfield Athletics Creed
CHARACTER

We believe in integrity. We act with honesty and respect toward others. We take responsibility for our actions and reflect on their impact on ourselves and others.

SCHOLARSHIP

We believe in learning. We use rigorous, responsible, and critical inquiry to understand existing knowledge, acquire and share new knowledge, and apply what we learn. Each of us is both student and teacher.

CULTURE

We believe in celebrating humanity. We enrich ourselves and others by sharing and exploring our similarities and differences. We honor the past as we invent the future.

SERVICE

We believe in helping others. We work with others to improve the communities in which we now live and will touch in the future. Knowledge invests us with the power to improve our world and the responsibility to act.

Why the Mountaineers?
One of the most recognizable symbols of Mansfield is the Mountaineers mascot. He is often portrayed as an independent and self-reliant individual clad in furs and carrying a musket. He is ready and able to take on any foe, man or beast.

Over the years, the Mansfield sports teams, known as the Mountaineers, have known their share of success. Several Mountaineers have gone on to professional sports careers. The story of the Mountaineer, however, comes from the battlefield, rather than the sporting arena.

While the early settlers of Mann’s Field certainly were mountaineers, the origins of the Mountaineer lies with the Ladies’ Aid Society, which operated during the American Civil War.

Most of the information in this article was provided by the book Tioga Mountaineers by Chester Bailey, Mansfield historian and former owner of the Mansfield Advertiser. Additional information came from the 101st Pa. Historical Society. The society credits Bailey’s book, along with several other sources. These sources, as well as Tri-Counties Genealogy and History by Joyce M. Tice, provide additional histories of the unit.

School Colors
Mansfield’s official school colors are Red and Black.

History
In 1862 Mansfield Classical Seminary became the Mansfield Normal School. In 1926 Mansfield State Normal School was granted the right to give four-year Collegiate degrees and was officially changed to Mansfield State Teachers College in 1927.

In 1960, the Pennsylvania Department of Education granted MSTC an expansion of liberal arts programs, allowing the school to become Mansfield State College.

On July 1, 1983 the State System of Higher Education bill was passed and Mansfield State College became Mansfield University as part of the newest Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Find more information about our athletic program offerings at:

https://gomounties.com

Social Media:
Facebook: @mumounties

Instagram: @mumounties

Mansfield’s Van Norman Field and Maxson Track Stadium Complex Renovation Article

Duties

Reporting to the Mansfield Campus Administrator, the Director of Athletics is responsible for providing visionary leadership, organization, budgeting, and evaluation of 12 intercollegiate athletic teams which compete at the Division II level, and a sprint football program which competes in the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL). In addition, the Director works in collaboration with the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation to raise external funding for intercollegiate athletics and serves as the principal liaison and representative for athletics with the campus community, conference, and national affiliations. The Director is a faculty position, represented by the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) and a member of an academic department. The Director will have a lead role in program assessment and in athletics facilities development and is expected to achieve high expectations with accountability for bottom line results.

The Director of Athletics is a faculty member in the Department of Athletics Faculty and as such shall be a fully functioning member of the department as defined in the APSCUF CBA.

The Director provides leadership and oversees all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics program including the supervision of all programs and personnel, budgeting, contest scheduling, transportation, scheduling of facilities, fundraising, the recruitment of academically and athletically talented student-athletes, and the recruitment and evaluation of coaches. In addition, the Director ensures the athletic program achieves campus, conference and NCAA rules compliance. The Director will delegate specific responsibilities to assure the efficient and productive operation of all academic, administrative, business and fiscal activities of the department.

• Maintains a physical on-campus presence, and be actively involved in the community
• Schedules and manages all contests and their arrangements
• Administers regulations of appropriate athletics governing bodies
• Participates in selection of coaching staff
• Represents Mansfield athletics in an official capacity at events and to appropriate state, regional, and national organizations
• Prepares budgets, monitor expenditures and ensures fiscal stewardship
• Initiates, designs and implements long-range plans for the athletic program
• Promotes Athletics within the mission of CU
• Works collaboratively with health care professionals to ensure proper medical/health care is provided for student athletes
• Directs efforts to equalize opportunities for men and women in sports
• Promotes an inclusive environment for student-athletes, coaches and staff
• Serves as a representative to campus and CU committees as appropriate
• Fulfills the duties required of the Director of Athletics by the Agreement between APSCUF and PASSHE for Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches
• Develops and implements a strategy for achieving fund-raising goals that progressively increases alumni and donor financial support for the athletic department
• Develops and implements a strategy for securing corporate sponsorships that progressively increases financial support for Mansfield Athletics
• Actively builds and maintains positive relationships that benefit the athletic department in local and regional community
• Serves as the primary representative of Mansfield Athletics to the Commonwealth University community and with external constituents and stakeholders
• Monitors and maintains NCAA compliance requirements, with extensive knowledge of intercollegiate sports and athletics rules and regulations
• Develops collaborative relationships with other campus offices to ensure compliance, quality of service, and institutional integrity.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the PSAC and the NCAA
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an athletic administrator OR relevant professional experience
• Knowledge and/or experience with NCAA rules, budget practices, personnel supervision, and event management
• Proven highly effective interpersonal, leadership, consensus-building skills
• Demonstrated commitment to broad-based sports programming and to the principles of diversity and equity, and academic priorities are required
• External fundraising experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior connection to and knowledge of the Mansfield community and Mansfield Athletics
• Experience in a collective bargaining environment
• Prior experience as an administrator in an NCAA environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Information

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online by July 14, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

A complete application includes 1. Cover letter; 2. Current resume; 3. Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts; 4. Diversity statement

Questions may be directed to: careers@commonwealthu.edu

Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.ed...), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu.... Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Anticipated Start Date

Negotiable, Fall 2025

Anticipated End Date

N/A

Posting Detail Information

| Open Date mm-dd-yyyy | 06/26/2025 | | Close Date mm-dd-yyyy | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Quick Link | https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com... |

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current employee of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield)?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * What is the highest degree you have achieved?

   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Ph.D. candidacy/ABD
   • Ph.D.

3. * Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an athletic administrator OR relevant professional experience?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have experience with fundraising, alumni relations, community engagement, and media?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts 4. Diversity Statement

Optional Documents 1. Additional Transcripts

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