The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites nominations and applications for Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada, in a desert valley surrounded by mountains, and is home to more than 220 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, all accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. For more information, visit us on-line at: http://www.unlv.edu.

ROLE of the POSITION
The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics reports directly to the President of the University and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Athletic Director is the senior officer for a comprehensive athletic program that includes revenues in excess of $26 million, 93 employees, and 17 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I programs currently competing in the Mountain West Conference. The Athletic Director is also directly responsible for the Thomas and Mack Center/Sam Boyd Stadium/Cox Pavilion Special Events programs and venues, with annual revenue of approximately $28 million and 94 employees.

QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will exhibit high standards of integrity, a dedication to academic excellence, student success, and a commitment to the strategic goals and mission of the University. Candidates must also display the ability to provide leadership and direction for intercollegiate athletics on campus, and demonstrated success in fund raising activities. Demonstrated skills and success in resource and personnel management and leadership of a large and complex department is required as well.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program is required, with preference being given to candidates with a Master’s degree or higher. Five years professional experience in a senior, athletic administration role or equivalent, preferably at an NCAA Division I institution, is preferred. Applicants must also have extensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment of intercollegiate athletics and a dedication to abide by the letter and intent of NCAA and conference regulations.

Other skills required include effective public speaking, marketing, community and donor relations, and the ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms with the varied constituencies involved in college athletics: faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, donors, media representatives and others.

SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration, all requested materials must be submitted by November 30, 2009. Confidentiality of applications will exist until finalist(s) have been selected. Nominations and application materials should be addressed to Gerry Bomotti, Search Committee Chair, and all applications are to be submitted electronically at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact Jen Martens at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer Committed to Achieving Excellence Through Diversity.