Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose, as well as the long-range institutional and financial plans
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Department in all areas
• Oversee and enforce all NAIA regulations
• Responsible for all student- athlete eligibility in conjunction with NAIA regulations
• Manage athletic department budgets
• Supervise head coaches, assistant coaches, and graduate assistant coaches
• Assist in the development of student-athletes as both players and citizens
• Engage alumni of the athletic department to remain involved as supporter
• Assist the Office of Advancement in fundraising efforts to benefit athletics
• Speak to alumni and civic organizations to build an awareness of Carey Athletics
• Oversee marketing efforts of the Athletic department
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in collegiate athletic department operations
• Ability to use common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to learn WCU’s accounting and student database software
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people
• Effective communication skills and public speaking skills

Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Must have strength and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use standard office equipment including a computer, printer, fax, and scanner
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
• Must have availability to engage in some travel as well as work nights and weekends as needed