Mercer University Athletics
Macon, Georgia
East Bay Regional Park District
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Details
Posted: 20-May-26
Location: Goodwell, Oklahoma
Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00
Categories:
Executive
Executive - Athletics Director
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
Required Education:
Masters
Responsibilities
- Provide overall vision, strategic planning, and leadership for all varsity athletic programs.
- Supervise and evaluate head coaches and athletic department staff; promote a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Establish departmental goals aligned with university strategic priorities.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across campus departments.
- Ensure full compliance with NAIA, conference, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain oversight of eligibility certification, recruiting practices, and program operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with governing bodies and conference officials.
- Promote academic achievement, retention, and graduation success of student-athletes.
- Support the development of student-athletes through leadership, life skills, and character-building initiatives.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all student-athletes.
- Develop, manage, and oversee the athletic department budget.
- Allocate resources effectively across programs and initiatives.
- Monitor financial operations, including scholarships, fundraising, and expenditures.
- Lead fundraising initiatives in coordination with the university advancement office.
- Cultivate relationships with donors, boosters, alumni, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
- Enhance the visibility and reputation of OPSU Athletics locally, regionally, and nationally.
- Oversee athletic facilities planning, maintenance, and scheduling.
- Ensure proper management of equipment, travel, and game-day operations.
- Evaluate and improve athletic infrastructure to support program growth.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain high-quality coaching and administrative staff.
- Support professional development opportunities for athletic personnel.
- Promote collaboration and consistency across all athletic programs.
- Partner with athletics communications and marketing staff to promote teams and events.
- Increase attendance, engagement, and brand awareness.
- Serve as a key spokesperson for OPSU Athletics.
- Represent OPSU Athletics at institutional, conference, and community events.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement or his/her designee.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in sports administration, education, or related field.
- Previous experience as an Athletic Director or senior athletics administrator.
- Strong knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations and athletic program best practices.
- Distinguished record of coaching, teaching and/or administrative activities.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work with a diverse community of professionals.
- Ability to plan and articulate a strategic vision for the Athletics Department.
- A record of increasing leadership responsibility with a knowledge of, appreciation for, and commitment to the philosophy and programs an athletic program. Administrative experience preferred.
- Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
- Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and in a socially responsible manner.
About Oklahoma Panhandle State University
About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.
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