Summary

The Director of Athletics will serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. (“AWPAA”), a New York nonprofit corporation authorized via a Cooperative Agreement to execute the intercollegiate athletics programs of the United States Military Academy at West Point and supports the Academy’s mission to build leaders of character for the Army and our nation. AWPAA executes 28 athletics teams supporting 24 head coaches and over 1,000 cadet-athletes. The Director of Athletics will be responsible for creating and leading an environment for competitive and respected Division I, or equivalent, athletics programs. The Director of Athletics will be responsible for significant fundraising responsibilities and overseeing substantial facilities and stadium construction initiatives.

Success Factors

Success in this position will be evaluated by the AWPAA Board of Directors on the employee’s performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a department with over 200 employees including 24 head coaches.
Inspire and motivate athletics teams, cadets, faculty, staff, colleagues, alumni and supporters.
Support, recruit, lead, mentor and retain talented coaches and administrators.
Interact frequently with and report to the AWPAA Board of Directors and USMA Board of Directors.
Work collaboratively and diligently with the West Point Association of Graduates to actively participate in fundraising activities.
Oversee revenue generation activities for athletics to maximize growth in engagement and revenue opportunities.
Monitor and supervise athletics budgets and financial position.
Position AWPAA for long-term growth, sustainability and athletic success.
Cultivate a culture of compliance and inclusion.
Actively represent AWPAA in NCAA and conference governance structure to ensure its place in shifting landscape of Division I collegiate athletics.
Oversee AWPAA’s position with respect to the Army-Navy Game honoring the traditions of the game while maximizing engagement and revenue opportunities, including leading an RFP cycle with professional stadium bids.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Director of Athletics will have direct oversight of key department leadership roles and will ultimately be responsible as the executive of the organization for all staff members.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

Perform duties in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
Occasionally moves boxes weighing up to up to 30 lbs.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer, printer, and phone.
The person in this position frequently communicates with team members, United States Military Academy (“USMA”) staff and vendors.
Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Travel

Must be available for extensive travel which may often include night, weekend and overnight travel as required to represent AWPAA nation-wide.

Required Qualifications

A leader of character of the highest order both personally and professionally.
Demonstrate AWPAA’s values of excellence, character and selfless service.
Strong, effective communication skills with both internal and external constituents.
Leadership that inspires and motivates staff and supporters to achieve shared goals and advance the organization’s strategic mission.
Excellent judgement in decision making and character assessment.
Demonstrated understanding of the demands of coaching roles and appreciation of the role coaching plays in the importance of mentoring, teaching and supporting athletes.
Ability to interact with diverse groups of people at all levels.
Acumen in dealing with donors and colleagues.
Proven track record as an innovative visionary leader who outperforms expectations.
Experience in facilities oversight and planning, budget management and strategic planning.
Fundraising experience for athletic programs and facilities.
Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree.
10 years of experience in increasingly responsible leadership for intercollegiate athletics programs at higher education institutions with profiles similar to USMA.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Pay Range

$400,000 - $600,000

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”), women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities are encouraged to apply. Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume and list of references to Jenna McLaughlin ([email protected]).

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