The Director of Athletics is under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Business Affairs and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of MSC’s competitive teams.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Supervision, evaluation, conflict resolution, and morale development of coaching staff;

2. Develop a yearly plan to increase attendance and public awareness of athletic events. Work with coaches in determining a marketing strategy for their sport.

3. Coordinate friend and fundraising outreach for the athletic department in collaboration with the Office of External Affairs;

4. Plan and implement annual athletic department fundraising events; 5.

Secure sponsorships for various athletic events, programs, and facilities;

6. Assess current needs, design and implement a two-year plan to develop new financial resources for athletic scholarships and athletic department operations;

7. Develop and implement the production of promotional materials including press releases, programs, brochures, newsletters, etc.

8. Work with College marketing and public information teams to prepare press releases and arrange media coverage for events not managed by the SID.

9. Foster effective relationships with coaches, staff and faculty to promote campus-wide support of athletics;

10. Develop a public relations plan and schedule coaches and athletes to serve as speakers for civic organizations;

11. Schedule use of athletic facilities, fitness center, and serve as liaison to the physical maintenance department to ensure an adequate maintenance schedule for all athletic facilities;

12. Delegate responsibility to appropriate personnel to ensure set up of facilities before all home events.

13. Organize personnel necessary for home athletic events (ticket takers, scorekeeper, maintenance, concession workers, etc.);

14. Delegate administrative and daily responsibilities to coaches;

15. Prepare the Equity in Athletics Survey for the United States Department of Education;

16. Responsible for coordination and correspondence with NJCAA to ensure that all eligibility policies and procedures are adhered to;

17. Foster effective relationships with the community, area high school coaches, etc. and take an active role in civic and charitable events;

18. Review and recommend revisions to the athletic department procedures and coordinate athletic scholarships;

19. Review and sign/approve all travel requests, purchase orders, and requests for leave from athletic department before submission to the Vice President for Business Affairs;

20. Represent MSC Athletic Department at state conference and regional NJCAA meetings, and develop a positive working relationship with Region II Athletic Directors and the NJCAAnational office;

21. Serve as chair on selection committee for screening new athletic staff and act as a resource for coaches in providing guidance with disciplinary problems;

22. Monitor all auxiliary accounts such as Athletic Clubs, Concessions, Athletic Camps, and Athletic Scholarships.

23. Serve on campus-wide committees as assigned and contribute substantially to the accomplishment of the goals of such committees;

24. Coordinate friend and fundraising outreach for the athletic department in collaboration with the Office of External Affairs;

25. Plan and implement annual athletic department fundraising events;

26. Secure sponsorships for various athletic events, programs, and facilities;

27. Develop and implement the production of promotional materials including press releases, programs, brochures, newsletters, etc.

28. Work with College marketing and public information teams to prepare press releases and arrange media coverage for events not managed by the SID.

Qualification Standards:

1. MinimumEducation: Bachelor's degree in related field.

2. Preferred Education: Master’s degree in related field.

3. Experience: 2 years in a related field is preferred.

4. Professionalism: Staff members of Murray State College and the Student Support Services Program are expected to demonstrate a dedication to student services and show enthusiasm and professionalism in the performance of all responsibilities.

5. Image: Murray State College employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. The employee must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

6. Background Check: The successful candidate must give permission to have a formal background check conducted and employment is contingent upon the results of the national criminal and sex offender background check.

About Murray State College

Murray State College is a member of the NJCAA located in Tishomingo, OK.

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