Associate Athletic Director

Company: California Lutheran University
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.Basic FunctionReporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director supports oversight of department operations, coordinating various administrative functions to include hiring, evaluating, and supervision of personnel; SCIAC and NCAA compliance; budget management; sport oversight; diversity, sustaining equity and inclusion initiatives; academic success; evaluating systems and procedures; representing the department on committees and at various events; and supporting a team philosophy in the department.Representative DutiesManagement

• Implement programming to improve departmental culture, with emphasis on initiatives that support diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. E
• Evaluate Department systems and procedures. E
• Manage hiring processes. E
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of department operations. E
• Manage Cal Lutheran Scholar-Athlete awards program. E
• Active involvement in senior-level management decisions within athletics.Student Success, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice
  • Monitor athlete academic progress. E
  • Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance and Wellness to create and sustain initiatives that support student-athlete success. E
  • Development and implementation of sustained diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice objectives. E
  • Develop and implement Athletics DEIJ strategic plan.
  • Recommend resources necessary to support DEIJ programming goals. ECompliance and Governance
    • Provide oversight and enforcement of athlete eligibility, compliance, rules education, and legislation. E
    • Conduct compliance and eligibility oversight for the department. E
    • Develop educational compliance communications for athletics staff and campus constituents. EKnowledge Of
      • NCAA and SCIAC philosophy, rules, and regulations
      • General knowledge of all areas related to intercollegiate (and recreational) athletics
      • Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
      • FERPA laws and regulations
      • Talent managementAbility To
        • Understand, accurately interpret, and apply conference and institutional rules and regulations
        • Make decisions skillfully including creative resourcefulness, common sense, sensitivity, a global perspective, and timeliness
        • Interact well with colleagues advising on activities, acting independently when appropriate and beneficial, and problem solving
        • Submit information requested from a wide variety of constituencies accurately and on time
        • Employ appropriate supervisory skills with professional and support staff, student workers and other institutional staff
        • Stay current with the profession
        • Lead to successfully interact with other institutional departments
        • Organize and express written and verbal thoughts clearly and effectively
        • Be flexible and understanding of alternative approaches as it relates to adapting to change
        • Ability to manage confidential information in accordance with applicable education laws
        • Ability to build relations and establish collaborative partnerships
        • Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment
        • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
        • Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skillsMinimum QualificationsAny combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree and four years sport management experience. Previous experience with NCAA rules compliance, preferably on a DIII level. General intercollegiate athletic experience.Preferred QualificationsEarned Master's Degree or Doctorate DegreeCollegiate level experienceLicenses and other requirementsValid California driver's licenseCPR, First Aid and AED CertifiedPhysical AbilitiesDetect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve filesIndoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to evening, weekend and variable working hoursHiring RangeHiring Range $97,000-$101,500Posting NumberPosting Number Staff004142022Number of VacanciesDesired Start DateDesired Start Date 05/23/2025Position End DateOpen DateOpen Date 03/24/2025Close DateClose Date 04/25/2025Open Until Filled NoApplication Procedure/Special InstructionsStatementCalifornia Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents
          • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
          • Cover LetterOptional DocumentsHuman ResourcesCalifornia Lutheran University60 W. Olsen Rd. #1100Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Office (805) 493-3185Fax (805) 493-3655California Lutheran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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