Athletic DirectorUniversity of Mobile

Department : Athletics
Employment Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status (exempt or non-exempt): Exempt
Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
Reports to: Vice President for Student Development and Collegiate Athletics
Work Schedule: 35+Hrs/week as directed by athletic director

Job Description: 

The Athletic Director is a full-time, 12-month staff member of the Athletic Department at the University of Mobile. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Development and Collegiate Athletics, this role provides leadership to Athletic Department in a way that reflects the mission and vision of the University of Mobile: to multiply Kingdom Leaders for the glory of God and the good of the world. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Embody the University of Mobile Values: Model the character and culture expected of every University of Mobile employee by being Hungry – passionate about progress; Humble – eager to serve; Smart – approaching people and projects with wisdom; and Happy and Hopeful – kind, encouraging, and optimistic. The Athletic Director will consistently demonstrate these values through personal leadership, relationships, decision-making, and service to the University community. 
• Lead Athletics with Purpose: Provide vision, direction, and accountability for all aspects of the University of Mobile Athletic Department while establishing and advancing the department’s FINISH culture. Lead and develop coaches and staff while overseeing budgeting, fundraising and booster development, facilities, program growth, community engagement, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NAIA policies. Ensure that every athletic program provides student-athletes with a transformational collegiate experience that integrates competitive excellence, academic achievement, character formation, and Christ-centered leadership. 
• Invest in Coaches: Mentor and disciple coaches, leading them to foster strong relationships in their student-athletes to success in their personal, academic, athletic, and spiritual development, fostering growth and development consistent with the values of the University of Mobile. 
• Develop a Championship Culture: Championship culture will come from creating a team environment in the athletic department marked by discipline, integrity, sportsmanship, and a pursuit of excellence that glorifies God in all arenas of competition.
• Lead with Vision: Lead the athletic department to recruit and retain high-character student-athletes who embody the values of the University of Mobile and will make a lasting impact on the team, campus and community.

Position Qualifications (Educational credentials, skills and abilities):

• Christian who is an active member in the local church. 
• Supports Statement of Christian Affirmation (https://umobile.edu/about/mission/).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Preferred 5 years of experience as an Athletic Director at the college level. 
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with coaches, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community. 
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Committed to Christian philosophy, mission of the institution and statement of Christian Affirmation. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Enthusiastic and energetic personality. 
• Position Responsibilities:
  
• Leadership of Coaches: Provide leadership, supervision, development, and accountability for all head coaches, ensuring alignment with the mission, values, and expectations of the University and Athletic Department.
• NAIA Knowledge & Engagement: Maintain a strong working knowledge of the NAIA’s governance, structure, policies, championship operations, and membership expectations. Ensure University of Mobile Athletics operates effectively within the NAIA framework while identifying opportunities to strengthen the University’s involvement and influence at the conference and national levels. Proactively pursue opportunities for UM coaches, administrators, and staff to serve on NAIA committees, participate in association leadership, and contribute to the continued advancement of the NAIA.
• Fundraising: Lead and support fundraising efforts that strengthen athletic programs, enhance the student-athlete experience, and advance departmental priorities.
• Budget Management: In partnership with the VP for Athletics; develop, oversee, and manage the Athletics budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and sound fiscal management.
• Facilities: In partnership with the VP for Athletics; provide strategic oversight of athletic facilities, including maintenance priorities, improvements, scheduling, and long-term facility planning.
• NAIA Compliance: Ensure all athletic programs operate in full compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional policies and regulations.
• Reporting and Recording Keeping: Along with NAIA compliance, the AD will be responsible for all reporting needs for the institution and SSAC.
• Eligibility: Oversee processes related to student-athlete eligibility, working collaboratively with coaches and appropriate University offices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Program Growth: Develop and implement strategies for sustainable growth of athletic programs, including roster development, retention, competitive success, and the evaluation of new opportunities.
• Stewardship: Promote responsible stewardship of university resources, personnel, facilities, scholarships, and relationships entrusted to the Athletic Department.
• Community Engagement: Strengthen relationships between Athletics, the University community, alumni, donors, churches, and the greater Mobile community.
• Game Day Experience: Provide leadership for an excellent game-day environment that strengthens school spirit, supports student-athletes, engages fans, and positively represents the University.
• SSAC Relations: Serve as a primary representative of the University with the Southern States Athletic Conference, maintaining strong relationships and active participation in conference initiatives and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the Imago Dei of Christ (Gen 1:26) in all aspects of one’s professional role, personal interactions and community relations.
• Initiate and lead efforts to support, monitor, and encourage academic success among all athletic programs.
• Abide by the UM Coaches Handbook.
• Attend departmental staff meetings and special events. The University of Mobile reserves the right to change, alter, add or combine responsibilities at any time.

TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu Application Materials: 

• Letter of Interest 
• Completed UM Staff application form https://umobile.edu/employment 
• Resume 

Questions about the role can be submitted to the Vice President for Student Development & Collegiate Athletics, Tim Adams, tadams@umobile.edu 

In accordance with Employment At-Will policy of the University as noted in the Employee Handbook, this job description is not construed as a contract of employment or any part of any contract of employment or as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time.