Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Health & Performance

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Health & Performance

• Develop and implement a forward-thinking performance innovation strategy to achieve competitive excellence across all 27 NCAA Division I programs.
  
• Embed University values into all aspects of the health and performance unit.
  
• Lead initiatives that establish Bucknell as a leader in student-athlete health care and performance.
  
• Build a collaborative leadership culture that integrates medical, performance, and coaching teams into cohesive units.
  

• Cultivate partnerships with academic, risk management, medical, and campus sectors to advance health and performance solutions.
  
• Guide and mentor a diverse team of specialists, fostering a shared vision of athlete-first care and integrated performance support.
  
• Design and promote systems for cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment in planning, execution, and evaluation.
  
• Establish holistic, data-informed reconditioning protocols to ensure safe and effective return-to-play processes.
  

• Leverage technology and analytics to inform shared decision-making and maximize performance and reduced injury outcomes.
  
• Implement evidence-based practices through innovative data collection and analysis systems.
  
• Drive a culture of continuous learning, equipping staff and student-athletes with skills for agile problem-solving and adaptive growth.
  

• Ensure scholar-athletes receive tailored care, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  
• Collaborate with the athletic leadership development programs that prepare athletes for life beyond sport, emphasizing resilience, teamwork, and self-mastery.
  

• Manage personnel, budgets, resource allocation, electronic medical record protocols, and facility operations to deliver premier services to student-athletes and staff.
  
• Accountable for the successful implementation and oversight of the student-athlete medical insurance offering.
  
• Establish quality control processes that uphold the highest standards in health and performance.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation.
  

• Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 4 years in a leadership role within the medical and/or performance role.
  
• Ten or more years of experience in NCAA environments

• PhD in Kinesiology, Sport Science, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
  
• 8+ years in a leadership role within the medical and/or performance role.
  

• Strategic Acumen: Expertise in modern integrated approaches to performance management and athlete care.
  
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to integrate emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies into high-performance frameworks.
  
• Collaborative Communication: Exceptional skill in connecting with diverse stakeholders and fostering alignment.
  
• Adaptability & Resilience: Demonstrated success in navigating complex environments and driving positive change.
  
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of performance technologies and data analytics to drive evidence-based decisions.
  

• Visionary leader with a collaborative, team-first approach.
  
• Self-motivated learner committed to fostering positive and inclusive environments.
  
• Skilled at managing strategic partnerships and maximizing resources.
  

• Full-time, on-site role based in Lewisburg, PA.
  
• Availability for evening, weekend, and travel commitments.
  
• This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.
  

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
  
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
  

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

jeid-eadf78f792c15b4ea07cd2d8edc31731