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Posted: 23-Jan-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Type: Full-time

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Executive Executive - Athletics Director

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Collegiate Sports About Goucher College

Goucher College is an innovative private, liberal arts college located in Towson, Maryland, just outside of Baltimore. Founded in 1885, Goucher is known for its commitment to academics, a strong focus on global education, and a vibrant campus community. The College serves around 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers 35 academic majors for its students to choose from. There are more than 30 clubs for students to be involved in, as well as a robust study abroad program that offers opportunities in over 40 countries. Goucher’s study abroad requirement gives its students a unique opportunity to make a valuable connection between the classroom and real-world experiences.

Made up of four parts, the “Goucher Edge” is the College’s distinctive undergraduate experience that provides every student with an Edge – The Commons, Academic Major, Global Experience, and Internship Accelerator. The Commons is an innovative core curriculum focused on solving complex problems, including social and environmental injustices. Academic Major is each student’s major, chosen from Goucher College’s offering of 30+ programs, each with a capstone experience or project. Global Experience is every student’s participation in study abroad as part of an integrated global education. Finally, the Internship Accelerator is a four-year sequence of real-world workplace experiences that helps students decide what they want to do after graduation and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to get there.

President Kent Devereaux became the 12th president in July 2019. During his time, President Devereaux has been instrumental in developing Goucher’s five-year strategic plan, “Cultivating Global Changemakers”. Beginning in 2021, the plan includes key elements such as enhancing student success, expanding global education, emphasizing inclusivity, and ensuring a solid financial future through continued diversification. The final two years of the plan will be known as “Goucher Forward” and will have an enhanced focus on strengthening three essential aspects of the college: enrollment, student success, and financial stability. President Devereaux also oversaw the development of a new Campus Master Plan which lays out a vision for development on Goucher’s 287-acre campus over the next 15 years, with a focus around a more student-centered, accessible, and sustainable future. Goucher continues to be a leading institution for global education and social mobility, and under President Devereaux’s leadership, the College became a founding member of the Liberal Arts College Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, representing the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

About the Position and Goucher Athletics

The Director of Athletics is responsible for organizing and administering all aspects of the College’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program and IHSA equestrian program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervision of professional staff and coaches; fundraising; compliance and governance of institution, conference, and NCAA rules and Title IX regulations; management of departmental programs and resources, budget development and oversight, community relations, and facilities planning. This oversight includes attention to the role of athletics in the student experience and persistence, college priorities of diversity, access, equity, and belonging, college recruitment and retention, and oversight of the Student Recreation Center. Reporting to the vice president for student affairs, the Director of Athletics is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and will have the opportunity to grow into this role while contributing to the college's strategic priorities. Goucher College offers 20 NCAA Division III sports and is a member of the Landmark Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference, and Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association. The men’s tennis and men’s golf teams have recently won Landmark Conference championships, and several other teams regularly compete in ECAC championships as well. Additionally, Goucher’s Equestrian team has been Regional Champion for 13 consecutive years and is consistently ranked nationally. Goucher Athletics also has the Blue & Gold Society, which not only provides financial support for Goucher’s athletic programs and student-athletes, but also provides opportunities for alumnae/i to reconnect and engage with the College and current Gopher sports teams. Society members make up a strong community that values academic excellence, athletic spirit, and the development of strong leaders.

Goucher emphasizes a balance between academics and athletics, allowing student-athletes to excel in both areas while promoting physical fitness, leadership, and personal growth. Many of Goucher’s student-athletes are members of the Arsht Presidential Diplomats program, which is a group of College-selected student leaders who represent Goucher at a variety of community-facing events and in meetings with the community, governmental, and business leaders. The College’s supportive environment allows its student-athletes to grow as leaders and reach their full potential while being part of a tight-knit community. With a variety of athletic facilities, including a sports complex, swimming pool, recently renovated tennis courts, and large on-campus indoor and outdoor equestrian facilities, Goucher supports not only its varsity teams but also recreational and club sports, ensuring all students have opportunities to stay active and engaged in campus life.

Duties and Responsibilities • Lead the athletics program with a vision for competitiveness and scholar-athlete success. • Supervise and mentor coaches and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and engaged departmental culture. • Establish, communicate, and embody a standard of excellence and accountability for both staff and student-athletes. • Promote professional development for coaches and staff, empowering them to achieve their potential. • Collaborate with the Vice President for Advancement to implement fundraising strategies to enhance athletics programs and facilities. • Develop and maintain a robust portfolio of donors, alumni, and sponsors. • Lead key athletic fundraising events and work with sport coaches to create a comprehensive advancement plan. • Serve as a visible, collaborative leader on campus and in the community. • Partner with coaches and admissions to recruit scholar-athletes. • Serve as a visible and accessible mentor for student-athletes through developing and sustaining meaningful connections across the entire campus community and having a sustained physical presence at athletics events. • Maintain a strong, visible presence at athletics events to support student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs, while advocating for athletics on campus through developing and sustaining meaningful connections across the entire campus community. • Foster strong relationships with alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders to promote the Athletics Department's goals. • Efficiently and responsibly manage and administer operating budgets for the department, implementing efficient practices, and ensuring that all resources are optimally maximized. • Participate on College-wide committees, and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders, including: academic affairs, admissions, advancement/alumni relations, communications/marketing, facilities management services, finance, campus safety, and other College departments. • Ensure strict compliance with all NCAA, Landmark Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, and Goucher policies and legislation, maintaining the highest of ethical standards and integrity in leading the Athletics program. Oversee athletic facilities/venues, operations, and equipment, to ensure safety, accessibility, and optimal playing conditions. • Lead efforts to assess and enhance the student-athlete experience, focusing on their learning and personal development. • Regularly supervise ~ 20 positions, including Assistant, Associate, and Senior Associate Athletic Directors, Head Coaches, Director of Athletics Communications, and Compliance Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; higher degree preferred 10 years of significant, progressive professional experience as a coach, and/or athletic administrator with supervisory experience Demonstrated leadership initiatives and ability to supervise staff in a dynamic and diverse department Foundational understanding of intercollegiate athletics administration, scholar-athlete development, and NCAA compliance Proven ability to conceive and execute initiatives, which positively impact the student athlete experience A foundational understanding of the role of fundraising in supporting strategic and operating objectives A demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor and lead coaches and athletics administrators An active commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility A collaborative management approach, superior communication and relationship-building skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Strong planning and fiscal competencies and familiarity with program development and assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimal five years of professional experience as a head coach and at least 5 years as an Athletic Administrator with five years of supervision in a complex, dynamic, and diverse department Experience in the management of a fitness center, student recreation program, or intramurals Experience in developing integrated and successful fundraising campaigns Experience with facility construction and upgrades, and associated capital campaigns

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