The Director of Athletics is a member of the President’s Cabinet and reports directly to the President of the College. The Director of Athletics has a dotted line report to the VP of Enrollment for all athletic enrollment and recruiting strategies and activities.

Job Duties: Provides strategic vision and long-term planning for the Athletics programs and department Advises the President and executive staff team on issues relating to the trends, best practices and concerns in intercollegiate athletics, making recommendations regarding the appropriate course of action for the college Develops a schedule of intercollegiate athletics contests which supports the established goals for the athletics program and the college Coordinates use of athletic facilities including collaboration with the Business Office to complete and maintain vendor contracts Ensures quality competition and sportsmanship for and in athletes and coaches Develops a competent and effective coaching staff by recruiting and hiring qualified head coaches, providing guidance on policies and coaching philosophy, creating opportunities for professional development, and evaluating and providing feedback regarding performance Ensures compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), athletic conference and college policies and regulations Leads the recruitment effort for student athletes and ensures compliance with NCAA rules and regulations regarding financial aid and eligibility by providing guidance and training for the teams’ coaching staffs Reviews and approves budgets for the operation of the athletics program including managing budgets for equipment, facility, training or related resource needs, performing budget reconciliations, and exercising final authority over departmental expenditures Oversees athletic training and insurance coverage for student athletes, ensuring that it is appropriate for the particular activity being conducted Direct, monitor and support media coverage and communication regarding athletic events and recognition of athletes and coaches Build and maintain relationships with alumni, donors and athletic booster groups; when necessary, helps with the creation of new or additional support groups for specific teams and events Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in athletics administration, preferably within a National Collegiate Athletic Associate (NCAA) program
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, player eligibility and related functions is required and basic knowledge regarding NCAA division III regulations is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience managing budgets and logistics for athletic programs
• Previous experience coaching at the collegiate level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in team environments and individually
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, creative problem-solver who takes initiative
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to varying technological environments

About Millsaps College

About Millsaps College Millsaps College is a selective institution of higher education located on 100 beautiful acres in the heart of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi — a progressive southern metropolitan city of nearly half a million. Millsaps is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of the region. The college was founded in 1890 by members of the Methodist Church and is consistently ranked as one of the best values in higher education. Millsaps has an enrollment of approximately 750 students and employs 80 full-time faculty members. The faculty/student ratio at Millsaps is 1:9, and the average class size is 14. Millsaps has graduated 25 Fulbright Award recipients, seven Rhodes Scholars, six Goldwater Scholars and two Truman Scholars. Millsaps is a member of the NCAA Division III and Southern Athletic Association and competes in 18 intercollegiate sports.

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