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Role Overview

Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is hiring a full-time Director of Athletics for its Athletics Department in Utica, New York. This is a 12-month position focused on strategic leadership, program administration, and support of student-athlete success in line with the College’s mission of accessible, high-quality education.

Working alongside the Dean of Athletics & Recreation, the Director will help shape athletic programs through planning, collaboration, supervision, compliance oversight, and campus-wide engagement.

What You'll Do

Lead, supervise, assess, and support athletics staff, including coaches, and take part in recruiting and hiring activities.
Help ensure the department stays aligned with NJCAA rules and performance standards.
Partner with the Dean to create the athletic event and practice calendar, including dates, times, and venues.
Support annual improvement plans aimed at strengthening programs and services.
Encourage continuous learning and professional growth among department staff.
Assist coaching staff with outreach and recruitment efforts at colleges and high schools when needed.
Work with other college departments to promote student-athlete achievement.
Collaborate with the Dean on preparing program budgets.
Assist in purchasing equipment and supplies while staying within budget limits.
Contribute to the Athletics Department Strategic Plan and help carry out its priorities.
Support college-wide activities such as commencements, open houses, and orientations, and help coordinate athletic events.
Partner with Institutional Advancement on fundraising initiatives for athletics.
Help promote athletic offerings through community outreach, social media, recruiting efforts, event publicity, and coordination with marketing and communications teams.
Carry out additional duties assigned by the Dean.

Schedule and Work Expectations

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed. The standard workweek is 35 hours.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, higher education, or a closely related discipline.
Background in collegiate athletics administration, coaching, teaching, or a similar leadership position.
Strong commitment to upholding strong academic standards for student-athletes.
Ability to oversee coaches across multiple responsibilities and changing situations.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel when required.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.
Prior experience with NJCAA operations.
Experience managing athletic facilities.
Experience handling budgets.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position. Candidates who currently require sponsorship, or who may need it in the future to keep work authorization, do not meet the eligibility requirements.

Employment offers depend on successful completion of a background check.

Applicants with minimum qualifications and transferable experience are encouraged to apply, even if their background does not match the description exactly.

Official academic transcripts must be submitted upon hire.

MVCC describes itself as an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, equity, diversity, and an inclusive learning environment. The College values representation across a broad range of backgrounds and identities, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, military background, religious belief, socio-economic status, cultural tradition, and differing abilities.

Director of Athletics