Director of Athletics

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire a Director of Athletics. 

Position Summary:

The Athletic Director provides vision and energetic leadership for the USCAA (United States, Collegiate Athletic Association) intercollegiate athletics program with the goal of leading to NCAA affiliation. The director will provide strategic and administrative direction and oversight for all intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletic staff, programs, facilities, and activities. The director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, association, and university athletics regulations, administering departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner, and sustaining a culture of sportsmanship, integrity, professionalism, and respect at all levels. The director also collaborates with student administrative offices and Admissions on the recruitment and retention of student athletes, and with University Affairs and the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results. The director serves as the ambassador of UMK athletics to the community and fosters relationships with alumni and other entities to enhance affinity for UMFK athletics and increase raising funds for the university. The director will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. Frequent nights and weekend work and in-season travel required.

The salary for this position is $69,000 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (Single Page Benefits-UMPSA) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

 

Essential Duties: 

See full job description here.

Budget Responsibilities: Responsible for development and adherence to Athletic Department
budgets.

Campus/ University Service: Service on a variety of campus and system committees and groups
as requested.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to UMFK President.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises full-time professional and administrative staff,
and two to six temporary assistant coaches and volunteers to support 9 varsity Athletic
teams.

Knowledge and Skills: Effective communication skills required.
 

Qualifications
     Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of three to five years administrative and coaching experience.
• Background in fundraising and development or sales or demonstrated
  fundraising or sales success.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Commercial Bus Driver’s License

Note: University Services reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

 

Applying for position:

To apply click on “Apply Now” below or visit the UMFK Careers Page at https://umfk.careers.maine.edu/.  

For your application to be considered complete you must submit a cover letter and a resume/ CV.

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for references. 
 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background checks are required.

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

 

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