Deputy Director of Athletics Details

Deputy Director of Athletics

McNeese State University - Lake Charles, LA

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer. DEPARTMENT: Athletics POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified staff position. POSITION NUMBER: U99951 SALARY: Commensurate with experience REPORTING AUTHORITY: Athletics Director DEADLINE: Applications are accepted no later than 11:59 P.M., April 12, 2022. APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below: Cover LetterResumeThree References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address) Unofficial TranscriptsTO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison: Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
McNeese State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills for a full-time position of Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Operating Officer. This position will implement goals and objectives as they relate to McNeese’s 14-sport NCAA Division I athletics program, The Southland Conference and NCAA policies and procedures. Job Duties: Chief Operating Officer for AthleticsProvide senior level administrative support to McNeese State AthleticsSport oversight of Football and Men’s BasketballServes on Director of Athletics’ Senior StaffSupervise the Coordinator of Marketing and Game Ops & Facilities and oversee the Ticket office and its employees, while assisting with operations as neededWork with Director of Ticket Operations on setting annual ticket pricing and implementing new pricing in future budget preparation Supervision of Asst. A.D. for Compliance and Business Ops on all business mattersWork with Director of Athletics on the oversight of all capital projectsWorks closely with all athletic departmental staff, financial affairs, accounts payable, human resources and other departments on campusMonitor all contracts within the department of athletics, including athletics apparel and sponsorship agreementsAssist the Director of Athletics in future football and basketball game schedulingApprove travel requests and foundation check requests for designated sportsApprove game-day workers, student workers, GA’s, civil serviceAssist with the oversight of game day operationsServe as a member of the University’s Administrative Advisory CouncilDevelop and maintain Athletics Hurricane plan. Implement and execute such plan if it becomes necessaryTravel coordinator for all post season travelPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge and adherence to NCAA, Southland Conference, and the State of Louisiana rules and regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Experience: Previous experience as a senior level athletics administrator at a Division I institutionAbility to communicate with diverse audiences in a way they can and will effectively steward and advance the Athletics Department. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and management skills. Qualifications: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to operate a departmental budget within allocated resourcesAbility to supervise personnel through previous leadership experienceThorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA DI rules, practices, policies, philosophy and procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required. McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify. Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Office of Human Resources: Voice: (337) 475-5102; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; Fax: (337) 475-5104; or cabbott@mcneese.edu. Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org