Executive Director of Athletics

Executive Director of Athletics

Job No: 527699
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Long Beach
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time

Job Summary

The Long Beach State Executive Athletics Director provides visionary leadership and is responsible for the administration and development of an ethical, competitive, and respected Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Under the direction of the University's Chief Financial Officer, they must foster academic success, athletic excellence, and overall welfare of the student-athlete, while promoting a positive culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. They are dedicated to leading efforts in response to the university's mission and strategic priorities. The Athletic Director represents Long Beach State University and the Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality while ensuring compliance with the mission and policies of the university and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Big West Conference, and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF).
Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and maintain a program that is committed to the university's mission and strategic priorities.
• Administer the overall athletic budget and management of personnel, including coaches, administrators, and support staff.
• Develop overall revenue opportunities and relationships with constituents on and off campus, fund raising and prospect development.
• Prioritize the measurable academic success of student-athletes, including their retention and graduation.
• Ensure department-wide compliance with the rules and regulations for the NCAA, Big West Conference, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, and the university.
• Serve as sports supervisor.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop staff and coaches. Ability to manage complexity. Make sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues and demonstrated analytical, decision making, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Use a “why not?” mindset. Ability to successfully fund raise to support programs and students. Ability to communicates effectively. Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ability to collaborate positively to effectively drive toward organizational goals. Experience seeking and developing relationships that help grow and maintain a working and learning environment where every student, employee and community member is treated with dignity and respect. Demonstrated ability to develop ongoing relationships with season ticket holders, local community, and donors. Knowledge of financial and accounting statement literacy and ability to present financial summaries to key stakeholders. Ability to guide others in policy and procedures in support of the athletics department and the university. Skill to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Strong customer service skills over the telephone, in person, and through written communication. Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications. This position serves as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and Executive Order 1107. Incumbent is required to promptly report allegations of Clery qualifying crimes that occur within a campus' Clery geography.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Equivalent to five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior athletic administration position required.
• Prior NCAA Division I collegiate or professional athletics preferred.

Department

Athletics
Compensation

MPP Position Compensation Range: $222,888 - $330,000 per year. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.
Classification

Administrator IV
Application Procedures

Collegiate Sports Associates has been retained for this search.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of application and resume electronically via:

MPP Position Compensation Range: $222,888 - $330,000 per year. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits

This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.
Classification

Administrator IV
Application Procedures

Collegiate Sports Associates has been retained for this search.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of application and resume electronically via: Long Beach State Executive Director of Athletics - Collegiate Sports Associates by June 12, 2023. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Nominations for the position and questions concerning the job requirements or hiring process should be directed to: Jmclaughlin@collegiatesportsassociates.com.

Potential candidates are encouraged to review the Long Beach State University website https://www.csulb.edu/ and the LBSU Athletics website: https://longbeachstate.com/.
Additional Information

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Conflict of Interest

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.



Application Closes: Jun 12, 2023 (11:55 PM)

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